Institute of Professional Editors (Australia) offers advice on thesis editing
The Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd) is a national group for Australian editors, aiming to support and promote editing as a profession.
I particularly like the fact that they discuss the editing of research theses for graduate students.
This is a difficult subject, but increasingly important as students move internationally to study, and find themselves needing to write a scientific thesis using a second language.
I agree, Peter, it is great to see a national body that supports and promotes editing as a profession clearly articulating its position on the editing of research theses.
After many years of research and consultation,the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) established an accreditation program for editors in Australia. Since the first accreditation examination, about 200 Australian editors have achieved accreditation. The examination is rigorous; candidates must achieve at least 80% to pass.
Candidates are expected to be familiar with and understand the 'Guidelines for editing research theses', which wererevised by IPEd and approved by the Deans and Directors of Graduate Studies on 12 November 2010.
As an IPEd-accredited editor, I adhere to the 'Guidelines for editing research theses'. The guidelines clearly list and describe the role of a professional editor in academic theses editing.