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We are a team of expert-level social science editors with over a decade of experience in academic publishing and research.
Our mission is to serve the international research community by providing disciplinary and editorial expertise throughout the discussion, submission and review processes in social science publications of record.
At Standard Error, we pride ourselves on our editorial rigor, sharp judgment, high standards, and field expertise. We work with researchers around the world to elevate their research, ensuring that their manuscripts are presented professionally and in line with field conventions and expectations.
We edit research manuscripts in the following quantitative social science fields|
Economics
Finance
Accounting
Management
Marketing
Operations research
Business
Political science
Public policy
Psychology
Sociology
Our primary service is manuscript editing for working papers in the quantitative social sciences. We help authors ensure logic, clarity, precision, and naturalness of phrasing and expression in English. We also check, among others, grammar and mechanics, syntax, sentence structure, diction and accurate translation and/or use of jargon or terminology specific to the area of study and ensure appropriate and consistent use of editorial and academic conventions.
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In addition, we offer tailored support to researchers seeking to publish in the most prestigious social science publications. This includes assistance with crafting effective cover letters, navigating the peer review process, and responding to reviewers’ comments.
At Standard Error, we are committed to supporting academic excellence and helping shepherd researchers’ work into the world. Enquire today to learn more about how we can support your research and help you approach the publishing process with confidence.
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Why do social scientists need editors?
Samantha Eyler-Driscoll discusses how academic editors support social science research and foster diversity in fields like economics.
Digital goods as social equalizers
New research featuring a survey experiment calculates that digital goods contribute an extraordinary $2.52 trillion in value across 13 countries studied, with disproportionate benefits for lower-income users and countries.
Defund or Reform?
Activists have long argued that widespread reformist impulses after social uprisings against police violence tend to lead to expansions in the policing industry. But what is the evidence? Shom Mazumder reviews a new working paper that investigates.
What the preprint revolution means for researchers in the Global South
Has the advent of open science platforms remedied geographical bias in attention to new research? In a word: No.
Sobel’s “Mourning edition” offers an authoritative peek at the mechanics of peer review in economics
Explore the insights of Joel Sobel, a former top-5 editor, in his reflective piece “Mourning Edition.” Delve into the mechanics of peer review in economics, learn about submitting research, handling rejections, and the role of referees.
The Nelson memo and the dinosaurs
Could the White House’s new public access policy for federally funded research disrupt the academic publishing oligopoly?