RESEARCHERS, ACADEMIC WRITERS, INSTITUTIONS
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- Are you seeking to publish in top social science publications?
- Do you want to polish a new working paper for discussion and presentation prior to submission?
We help you present your work in clear and sharp English and align it with the editorial expectations of your colleagues and the standards of top journals.
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More and more people are partnering with Standard Error’s team of expert editors. Check out what our clients are saying about our work.
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.
Seamless integration with your workflow
Precision Editing for Top-Tier Publishing
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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Charles J. Del Dotto – Meet the Standard Error team
Despite his long experience editing research, veteran man of letters Charles J. Del Dotto’s great love will always be the theater. Here, he introduces himself to Standard Error’s consulting editor Olivier Simard-Casanova and discusses how his passion for the humanities continues to infuse his work as a social science editor.
The colonial roots of inequality
Colonial institutions such as slavery and encomiendas were the cornerstones of the wealth of elites and ethnic segregation in former colonies such as Colombia. Here, Juliana Jaramillo Echeverri of the Colombian central bank discusses her new working paper, recently edited by the Standard Error team, on how the education system continues to reproduce Colombia’s historical divides.
Does professional editing lead to better academic papers?
The job of language editors is to make research manuscripts clearer, more concise, and easier to read. Do publishing gatekeepers notice the difference?