Proofreading of scientific texts

  • Proofreading of German and English texts (American & British English)
  • Spellchecking of articles, monographies, conference transcripts, professorial dissertations etc.
  • Four-eyes corrections
  • Consistent dictions, commas, typography
  • Proofreading teams for larger amounts of text
  • Our clients: institutes, research facilities, academic publishers (references)
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Proofreading of German and English texts. Have your scientific texts improved: by professional proofreaders, according to the four-eyes principle, within short delays and down to the last linguistic corner, we scrupulously tidy them up.

We know the conventions by heart. This applies not only to spelling rules but also to the conventions of scientific writing. Besides the spelling we also check your citation style, references and formalities for their completeness, consistency and correctness, upon request.


This is what we correct

Scientific texts in all their varieties. We correct short and thick scientific texts: PowerPoint presentations, articles and papers, monographies, reference books, conference transcripts and anthologies, research reports, studies and professorial dissertations. In short: about everything.

Typography. We attach great importance to the small signs. Thus we pay attention to correct quotation marks, dashes, hyphens, minus signs as well as diacritic signs. Furthermore we review the correct codification (e.g. of carets).


German and English. Proofreading includes the removal of orthographic, grammatical, syntax, punctuation and typographical mistakes. Moreover, we make sure all dictions and punctuations as well as the usage of Duden recommendations respectively American or British English are consistent.

Upon request. We gladly correct, check and complete the scientific apparatus in your texts: the citation style, the references or the formalities. By following the below-mentioned link, you reach our »Additional Services« page.

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This is how we proofread

Correcting as a team. We proofread in teams of two according to the four-eyes principle. Thus we do not only work especially thorough but also scrupulously and fast when it comes to large amounts of text, since several teams can simultaneously work on one assignment.

Punctual. Our work is exact down to the last point and as well as punctual. After all we want to support you instead of disturbing your publication schedule.


Obsessed with details. A comma at the wrong spot can cause quite some confusion – not only within numbers but also in references. Therefore we check every little sign with regard to its right to even exist and its correctness.

Transparent. You’ve written a text and you shall keep both the overview and the last word in every matter. All changes made to your text are clearly documented for you.


Standardized. We unify dictions, abbreviations, formats, references and punctuation. This is important, especially if several authors have worked on a text or a publisher’s guidelines have to be respected.

In your file or on paper. In general, we correct texts in Word, PowerPoint or in Pages. Upon request we also work with InDesign/InCopy, PDF, XML or TeX. To be sure, we also correct with red pen on paper.

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This is how you reach us

The direct line. If you have questions concerning our services or need more specific information or a price quote for an upcoming project: we’re looking forward to receiving your call or your e-mail.


Office hours: Mondays to Fridays from 9 am to 6 pm.

David Schär

Your Contact Person

David Schär

Project Manager Science & Research

phone+49 30 54 86 79 05

e-mail  d.schaer@rotkel.de