In-depth English editing goes far beyond grammatical correction. It addresses clarity of expression, fluency of style, coherence of argument, terminological precision and conformity with the conventions of English-language academic publishing.
Expressum works with researchers, authors and institutions on scholarly texts written directly in English or translated from another language.
Depending on the nature of the text and its stage of completion, editing may address both language and the structure of the argument. It may also reveal errors, inconsistencies or mistranslations already present in the text or introduced during translation. These are flagged for the author in comments, which may also include scholarly observations when they are genuinely relevant.
Editing may be carried out on a text written directly in English, on a translation produced by a professional translator, or on a first version generated or assisted by machine translation or AI. The level of intervention is adapted to the quality of the text, its intended purpose and the degree of revision required before publication.
Each text is first assessed as a whole in order to determine the level of editing required. The process combines language correction, stylistic improvement, consistency checks and comments drawing the author’s attention to points that require clarification or decision.
The document is read as a whole to identify issues of language, style, structure, terminology and any inconsistencies that may affect clarity or accuracy.
Corrections and reformulations are made directly in the text using Track Changes, so that the author can see precisely what has been altered.
Comments are added where the text contains ambiguity, an error, a mistranslation or a point requiring the author’s decision. Scholarly observations may also be included when they are genuinely relevant.
A final review ensures fluency, consistency, terminological precision and conformity with the conventions of English-language academic publishing.
In-depth editing can go far beyond correcting grammar. Depending on the text and its purpose, it may involve syntax, terminology, argument structure, internal consistency, register and overall readability.
Line-by-line work on style, phrasing, lexical precision and the overall flow of the text.
Rewriting, restructuring and clarifying a specialised academic text, with detailed tracking of changes.
In-depth editing of exhibition catalogues, museum content and interpretive texts intended for an international audience.
Translation and editing of a 366-page international volume, together with documents relating to the UNESCO nomination.
Editing of articles, book chapters and contributions to collective volumes, addressing language, style and terminological consistency, with comments to the author where required.
Editing does not stop at language. When an error, inconsistency or mistranslation is identified in a text, it is flagged for the author. Scholarly observations may also be added when they are directly relevant.
Whether it’s an article, chapter, book, catalog, or text—whether translated by a human or with AI assistance—send us your document and let us know its intended use. We’ll recommend the appropriate level of editing.