Discipline-Aware Editing
What You Receive
Our Humanities & Social Sciences Editing service provides meticulous, discipline-aware editing for researchers working across the humanities and social sciences. Whether you are preparing a journal article, book chapter, monograph, thesis, or conference paper, our editors refine your writing while preserving your unique scholarly voice. We help you communicate complex ideas with clarity, precision, and academic rigor.
Field-Aware Academic Editing
Our editors with expertise in humanities and social sciences ensure your manuscript meets disciplinary expectations.
Improved Clarity and Cohesion
Our editors refine structure, flow, and logic so your ideas are easy to follow and compelling to read.
Grammar, Syntax, and Academic Style Polishing
We strengthen sentence structure, academic tone, and word choice for maximum impact.
Strengthened Argumentation and Logical Flow
We help ensure that your reasoning is well-supported and communicated with precision.
Citation & Style Guide Consistency
We carefully check for and revise according to journal-specific and referencing style requirements (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard).
Constructive In-Text Comments
We provide actionable suggestions to further improve your work’s clarity, structure, and argumentation.
Document Types
Who This Service Is For
Academic researchers
Graduate students and PhD candidates
Journal article authors
Book and monograph authors
Presenters preparing conference papers
Non-native English speakers publishing in English-language journals
Subject Areas
Disciplines We Serve
Humanities and social science research benefit from clear, confident presentation. Professional editing by an editor in your field and an English-language expert delivers two thorough rounds of review and full journal guideline compliance, ensuring your arguments are clear, credible, and ready for publication.
Humanities
History • Literature • Philosophy • Art History • Linguistics • Classics • Cultural Studies • Religious Studies • Film Studies • Critical Theory • Criminology • Law • Performing Arts • Visual Studies • And more.
Social Sciences
Sociology • Psychology • Anthropology • Political Science • Economics • Education • Human Geography • Communication Studies • Social Policy • International Relations • And more.
Editing Certificate
Request an Editing Certificate for your order by contacting our Customer Support team.
Money Back Guarantee
Scribendi prioritizes customer satisfaction, backed by ISO-certified processes that ensure concerns are handled quickly.
24/7 Support Available
Our editors work in time zones around the world and our Customer Support team is available 7 days a week.
Document Types
What Documents You Can Submit
Journal articles
Case studies and policy papers
Qualitative research studies
Conference papers
Research proposals and grant applications
Theses and dissertations
Book chapters and monographs
Literature reviews
Why Scribendi
Why Scholars Trust Scribendi
Over 25 years supporting academic authors worldwide
Transparent pricing and no hidden fees
Secure, confidential editing and document handling
Fast turnaround times
Highly trained editors with advanced degrees
Our Process
From Submission to Publication-Ready
A carefully sequenced editorial workflow designed to strengthen content, improve clarity, and meet academic publishing standards.
Place Your Order
Upload your manuscript and include any goals, journal requirements, or special instructions to guide the editorial team.
First Editorial Pass: Field-Specific Content Review
The subject-matter expert reviews your work for clarity, organization, academic style, content accuracy, and argumentation to strengthen the substance of your article.
Pick Up Your Order
You receive a carefully edited manuscript with field-aware commentary and revisions.
Place Your Order
Upload your manuscript and include any goals, journal requirements, or special instructions to guide the editorial team.
Get Matched with a Subject-Matter Expert
An editor with expertise in your field is assigned to work on your document, ensuring familiarity with your field's conventions and terminology.
First Editorial Pass: Field-Specific Content Review
The subject-matter expert reviews your work for clarity, organization, academic style, content accuracy, and argumentation to strengthen the substance of your article.
Second Editorial Pass: Precise Grammar and Language Review
An English-language editor revises the grammar, syntax, mechanics, and formatting to ensure that your writing is consistent, correct, and publication-ready.
Pick Up Your Order
You receive a carefully edited manuscript with field-aware commentary and revisions.
Optional Second-Look Proofreading
Review your document and receive Second-Look Proofreading for 50% off if requested within 4 weeks of your original order.
Get Matched with a Subject-Matter Expert
An editor with expertise in your field is assigned to work on your document, ensuring familiarity with your field's conventions and terminology.
Second Editorial Pass: Precise Grammar and Language Review
An English-language editor revises the grammar, syntax, mechanics, and formatting to ensure that your writing is consistent, correct, and publication-ready.
Optional Second-Look Proofreading
Review your document and receive Second-Look Proofreading for 50% off if requested within 4 weeks of your original order.
