Services
This section details the most common types of document worked upon, however, if you have something more unusual that you would like editing or checking, please call to discuss specific requirements.
Book or manuscript: As an editing service for publishers LCI has considerable experience preparing raw, unedited material for publication and complying with house styles. Much work these days involves on-screen editing, however we are happy to read from hard copy, either against copy or blind. Software programmes commonly used for editing include:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Quark XPress
Academic proofreading and editing: correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax can greatly improve the discussion of a dissertation or thesis and make the argument more coherent and impactive.
Websites: the Internet has perhaps brought about the greatest revolution in the way we research services we wish to use. A website may be the first point of call for people wanting to use a service or business, therefore, accurate and appropriate use of English, combined with good presentation is essential for portraying the correct image.
Business services: Effective communication in business can ensure successful engagement with a target audience, whether this be the bank, an employer or a new contact. Whether you need a CV, a business proposal or simply a letter editing, this service will ensure that your document is presented as professionally as possible.
Magazine, newsletter and journal articles: To gain the full impact of a journal or magazine article it is imperative that the language is appropriate to the target audience. This service will not only ensure the correct usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation, but can also provide suggestions for appropriate vernacular or phraseology.