Dissertations, proposals & capstones
Chapter 1–5 alignment, literature review synthesis, quantitative Results reporting (F, t, p, ηp2, confidence intervals), APA 7th tables and figures, and oral defense preparation.
Academic Editing & Peer Review
Rigorous editing for psychology & special education.
APA 7th edition proofreading, substantive manuscript critique, quantitative methodology review (ANOVA, regression, psychometrics), and doctoral dissertation coaching by Dr. Kevin Valentine, PhD, LEP.
PhD in Psychology (3.88 GPA)
Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP)
University Faculty & Quantitative Researcher
APA 7th Edition & IDEA / IEP Specialist
Who we help
Subject-matter precision from a practicing psychologist and faculty member.
Generic proofreaders catch typos but miss flawed statistical reporting, misapplied psychometric terminology, or misaligned research questions. Every manuscript is edited directly by Dr. Kevin Valentine.
Journal manuscripts & grant narratives
Pre-submission peer review, substantive line editing, "Reviewer 2" point-by-point response letters, and clarity editing for psychology, behavioral science, and special education journals.
Technical reports, IEEs & FBAs
Rigorous review and polishing of complex psychoeducational evaluations, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and legally defensible eligibility write-ups.
Transparent pricing
Three editorial tiers, scoped to your manuscript.
Choose per-word pricing for manuscripts and dissertations or hourly consulting for methodology, statistical review, and 1-on-1 coaching.
APA 7th Proofreading & Formatting
$0.035 per word · or $65 / hour (~$280 per 8,000-word paper)
- Complete grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax correction
- 100% cross-audit of in-text citations against the Reference list (DOI/URL verification)
- APA 7th heading hierarchy, running heads, and page layout compliance
- Formatting of statistical symbols, tables, and figure callouts
- Delivered with Microsoft Word Track Changes + a clean publication-ready copy
Substantive Line Editing & Critique
$0.055 per word · or $85 / hour (~$440 per 8,000-word paper)
- Everything in Tier 01 (full APA 7th proofreading and citation cross-audit)
- Sentence-level restructuring for scholarly tone, conciseness, and flow
- Literature review synthesis (transforming "he said/she said" summaries into critical thematic synthesis)
- Pre-submission "Reviewer 2" margin comments flagging logical gaps or construct ambiguity
- Written Editorial Summary Memo outlining strengths and priority revisions
Dissertation & Quantitative Review
$110 per hour · or $750 / chapter ($2,800 Full Ch. 1–5 Package)
- Alignment audit across Problem Statement, Purpose, Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Design
- Quantitative methodology review (ANOVA, split-plot, regression, power analysis, psychometrics)
- Verification and APA 7th write-up of SPSS / JASP / R statistical outputs
- Special Education / IEP & IEE technical report evaluation ($120 / hour)
- 1-on-1 Zoom consultation and oral defense slide deck review
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Estimated Project Total
$440
Estimated turnaround: 3–5 business days (48-hour rush available).
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What APA 7th & statistical precision looks like.
This fictional example illustrates editing of quantitative psychology prose; the citation and results are illustrative.
Common APA 7th & statistical errors
"The 2x2 ANOVA proved that stimulus race had a significant affect on accuracy, F(1, 38) = 9.84, p = 0.003, partial eta squared = .21, see Table 1 above. Smith, Perez, Lee, and Gomez (2023) found similar results in their study of school psychologists."
Issues: overstated "proved", "affect" vs. "effect", unitalicized statistical symbols (F, p), leading zero on p-value (bounded at 1.0), spelled-out eta squared, directional "above" callout, and 4-author citation not shortened to et al. per APA 7th §8.17.
Publication-ready APA 7th prose
"A 2 × 2 ANOVA indicated a significant main effect of stimulus race on categorization accuracy, F(1, 38) = 9.84, p = .003, ηp2 = .21 (see Table 1). These findings align with prior psychometric research among school psychologists (Smith et al., 2023)."
Every edit includes explanatory margin comments citing the exact Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.) section so you learn the rule while your manuscript is perfected.
Frequently asked questions
How academic editing works.
Is professional editing permitted by university dissertation committees and IRB rules?
Requirements vary by institution and program. Confirm the permitted scope of outside editing and consultation with your chair or graduate school before work begins. The research data and scholarly conclusions remain your own. We never ghostwrite or fabricate data; we polish your prose, verify your citations and statistical reporting, and coach you through revisions using transparent Word Track Changes.
What file format do I send, and what do I receive back?
Send your draft as a Microsoft Word (.docx) file (plus your rubric, chair feedback, or journal author guidelines if applicable). You receive two files back: (1) a Redlined Track-Changes Master showing every edit and margin comment, and (2) a Clean Publication-Ready Copy with all formatting applied.
Can you handle same-day or 48-hour rush turnarounds?
Yes. Standard turnaround is 2–4 business days for manuscripts under 10,000 words and 5–7 business days for full dissertations. Same-day and 48-hour rush turnarounds are available for urgent defense deadlines or journal resubmissions.
Do you review quantitative statistics (ANOVA, regression, SPSS/JASP) and psychometric tables?
Yes. Dr. Valentine holds a PhD in Psychology (quantitative 2×2 split-plot ANOVA dissertation), an MS in School Psychology, and a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) credential. Tier 03 covers research question alignment, statistical test selection, assumption checks, and APA 7th Table/Figure construction.
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