APA Reference Editing for Dissertations and Doctoral Papers
Ensure every reference and in-text citation is formatted correctly before submission
Who This Service Is For
This service is designed for doctoral students and graduate writers who want to ensure their references meet APA 7 standards before submission. Whether you are in the proposal phase or preparing for final committee review, accurate reference formatting can prevent unnecessary revision cycles.
APA reference editing is ideal for:
• Proposal submissions requiring strict APA compliance
• Final dissertation submission before defense
• Resubmissions after committee feedback
• Students unsure whether references and citations are correctly aligned
• Writers who used citation generators but want expert review
If you are close to a deadline and want confidence that your reference list will not delay approval, this service provides a focused, technical review.
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What’s Included in APA Reference Editing
Each reference list is reviewed carefully for technical accuracy and consistency. This service focuses specifically on APA 7 reference formatting and citation alignment.
Included:
• Full reference list correction according to APA 7 guidelines
• In-text citation and reference list consistency check
• Correction of DOI and URL formatting (when applicable)
• Hanging indent and spacing corrections
• Alphabetization verification
• Correction of capitalization and title formatting
• Identification of missing reference elements
• Consistency review across the entire reference list
This service does not include developmental editing or content revision. It is a focused technical correction service designed to improve compliance and reduce formatting-related revisions.
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Pricing
APA Reference Editing is $10 per reference page.
A reference page is defined as one full page of references as formatted in your document (double-spaced). Partial pages are calculated proportionally. Turnaround time is determined by total length and deadline. Most projects are completed within standard academic timelines. Expedited service may be available depending on schedule. A detailed quote is provided after reviewing the document to confirm scope.
FAQs
Do you edit in-text citations as well?
Yes. In-text citations are reviewed for consistency with the reference list and corrected for APA 7 compliance.
What if I used a citation generator?
Citation generators are helpful but often produce formatting inconsistencies. This service provides a manual review to correct errors and improve accuracy.
Can this service be used at the proposal stage?
Yes. Many students use reference editing during the proposal phase to ensure early compliance and reduce future corrections.
Do you work with university-specific templates?
Yes. If your university provides a formatting template, references will be aligned with both APA 7 and institutional expectations.
Will you add missing references for me?
If in-text citations are missing corresponding references, they will be flagged. Missing information can be inserted once provided.
How fast is turnaround?
Turnaround depends on document length and deadline. Standard timelines are discussed at the time of quote.