Consultation Overview
Thesis Polish - Proof-reading + Professional Table of Contents Preparation
Service overview
I help final-year PhD and Master's students submit a clean, university-compliant thesis by fixing grammar/style errors and creating a clear, navigable Table of Contents. Services include rigorous proofreading, TOC construction (with figures/tables/list of abbreviations), university formatting checks, reference cleanup, and a concise quality report. Confidentiality assured; no data fabrication.
What you get (core deliverables)
Proofreading: grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency (terminology, tense, units), sentence flow, repetition reduction.
TOC creation: hierarchical headings, accurate page numbers, consistent styling; optional Lists of Figures, Tables, Abbreviations.
Structure check: logical chapter flow, heading hierarchy, cross-references, floats (figures/tables) alignment.
University compliance: margin/spacing/font checks (as per your guidelines), citation style cleanup (APA/IEEE/Chicago/etc.).
Quality report: 1–2 page summary of key issues found, edits made, and recommendations for final review.
Final files: Word/PDF with tracked changes + clean version; TOC updated and auto-generated.
Scope boundaries
Proofreading and structural polishing only; no substantive rewriting of scientific content or data manipulation.
No plagiarism checks executed by me, but I can recommend tools and format the document for your institution's check.
Turnaround time
Scales with word count; typical 5–14 days depending on package and deadline.
Package plan (indicative pricing in INR; final quote after manuscript scan)
Essentials — TOC + Light Proofread
Best for: nearly final thesis needing a clean TOC and last-level error fix.
Deliverables: auto-generated TOC (chapters + sub-sections), Lists of Figures/Tables/Abbreviations, light proofread (up to 1,500 words/day), heading/spacing consistency, final clean + tracked-changes files.
Word count limit: up to 30,000 words.
Turnaround: 4–6 business days.
Indicative price: ₹6,000.
Standard — Full Proofread + TOC + Formatting
Best for: most PhD/Master's theses before submission.
Deliverables: full proofread (grammar/style/consistency), professional TOC with accurate page numbers, Lists of Figures/Tables/Abbreviations, university formatting check (margins, fonts, spacing), citation cleanup (one style), 1 quality report, 1 round of minor revisions within 10 days.
Word count limit: up to 60,000 words.
Turnaround: 7–10 business days.
Indicative price: ₹12,000.
Premium — End-to-End Thesis Polish
Best for: students who want comprehensive polish + deeper structural review and revision support.
Deliverables: comprehensive proofread (substantive sentence-level clarity), deep TOC refinement (heading hierarchy, cross-refs), Lists of Figures/Tables/Abbreviations, formatting to university template, citation cleanup (up to 2 styles), abstract critique, figure/table caption check, 1–2 mentoring calls (total 90 min), 2 rounds of minor revisions within 14 days, priority delivery option available.
Word count limit: up to 90,000 words.
Turnaround: 10–14 business days.
Indicative price: ₹18,000.
Ethics, confidentiality, and authorship
I do not fabricate, alter, or misrepresent data. Edits preserve scientific integrity.
NDA available on request; drafts and data remain confidential.
Authorship: I acknowledge contribution via acknowledgement unless contribution meets journal/university criteria for co-authorship (rare for proofreading).
How to engage
Send: thesis draft (Word or LaTeX), university guidelines (PDF), target deadline, preferred citation style.
I'll scan the document and return a quick quote + timeline. Payment via UPI/Bank transfer; invoice provided.
Light scoping call (10–15 minutes) optional to confirm priorities.
Example workflow (illustration)
Received: 52,000-word PhD thesis (Word), IEEE style, 8 days to submit.
Package: Standard.
Deliverables in 9 days: full proofread with track changes, auto-generated TOC (3 levels), Lists of Figures/Tables, formatting to university template, citation cleanup, quality report. Result: thesis submitted without formatting rejections; minor clerical corrections completed in 2 days post-submission.
Service Details
What's Included
- Video consultation
- Personalized guidance and advice
- Session notes and recommendations
- Follow-up support via email
Pricing Options
- Single Session ₹1,000
- Full Project ₹6,000
About Sreejith P Babu
I have over 4 years of post-PhD research experience in electrochemical technologies, including fuel cells, electrolysers, and supercapacitors. Over these years, I have worked at the intersection of physics, chemical engineering, and electrochemistry. From my first year of research, I have understood that research is not merely about knowledge and skills. Quality research is a compounded outcome of hard work, determination, resilience, and time management.
Experience
Research Consulting
Specialized expertise in research consulting with 5 years of professional experience.
