✓ This is the standard editing level
for a manuscript or grant that has not previously
been professionally edited
✓ Focuses on writing
mechanics and content while maintaining scientific accuracy
✓ Corrects punctuation, syntax/word
choice, grammar, and spelling; and ensures
consistent use of abbreviations, units of measurement, and technical terms
✓ Improves clarity, style, and flow
using natural and technical language
✓ Improves coherence through
structural changes at the sentence and paragraph level,
such as re-writing and re-organization
✓ Ensures logical and clear
presentation of ideas and arguments in a manner supported by
the accompanying data