In science, the quality of writing has a large, practical significance. Well-written and carefully edited scientific papers will tend to fare better in any process involving scholarly review. In a job application, writing quality can help to determine whether a selection committee invites the applicant to an interview. Writing quality can help to determine whether a grant review panel recommends a proposal for funding. The strength of writing can determine whether a submission to a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal is accepted outright, accepted with minor revision, accepted with major revision, or rejected outright. Reviewers of journals with a high impact factor are almost certain to take into account writing quality; a poorly-written draft is unlikely to receive full consideration. The editors and reviewers of most journals are primarily responsible for evaluating the novelty and significance of the research reported in the manuscript. Style, grammar, formatting, spelling, and punctuation are the responsibility of the authors. Even the most scrupulous reviewer tends to be inclined favorably towards articles that have been reviewed, critiqued, and revised thoroughly before submission.

Revision of scientific journal articles by a professional editor has many advantages. Scientific editing is time-consuming and time is the single most precious resource available to a professional. A scientific editor who has not been directly involved in the research project often can improve the quality of a document more quickly and easily than the authors. Outsourcing the tasks of writing and editing makes time and energy available for project management, mentoring, securing additional funding, or perhaps even a personal life. Careful editing allows peer reviewers to focus on the substance of the research without the distraction of errors of style.

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