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Proofreading Service

Supporting FASS researchers towards high-quality publications

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences provides a fully-funded proofreading service to assist academic staff and eligible postgraduate students in preparing manuscripts for publication.

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Who Can Apply
Eligible Manuscripts
Languages

Who Can Apply?

  • 👩‍🏫 FASS Academic Staff Open to all FASS academic staff.
  • 🎓 FASS Postgraduate Students With endorsement from a FASS academic supervisor.

Eligible Manuscripts

  • Journal Articles
  • Book Chapters
  • Conference Papers (optional if allowed)
Requirements:
  • Complete or advanced draft.
  • Maximum 8,000 words (excluding references).
  • Intended for submission to: WoS, Scopus, MAPIM, Master Book List Publishers.

Languages

🇬🇧 English
🇲🇾 Bahasa Melayu
🇨🇳 Chinese

How to Apply

1
Step 1

Complete the online application form.

  Application Form 
2
Step 2

Upload required documents:

  • Manuscript (Word format)
  • Supervisor endorsement (for postgraduate students only)
3
Step 3

The Research Unit will assign a suitable proofreader to handle your submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Applications are accepted with the endorsement of their FASS academic supervisor.

No. The proofreading service currently accepts journal articles and book chapters only.

The average turnaround time is approximately two (2) weeks from the date the application is accepted, subject to proofreader availability.
Applicants will receive all updates, including the assignment of a proofreader and the return of the proofread manuscript, via email.

No. This is a fully-funded service provided by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

No. The service covers language proofreading only, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, typographical errors, and minor edits for readability. It does not include substantive editing, restructuring, or feedback on the research content.

Yes. The proofreading service is offered subject to the availability of allocated slots and proofreader availability. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications are generally limited to one manuscript per applicant at a time. Subsequent applications may be considered subject to slot availability.

Last Update: 15/09/2026