ANU Policy on the Editing of Research Theses by Professional Editors
The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra has a very clear policy statement to inform staff and students about the extent and nature of professional editorial assistance that is acceptable during preparation of a research thesis.
See: Policy on the Editing of Research Theses by Professional Editors
The main message seems to be that all such assistance should be clearly acknowledged.
The details may be useful for editors and graduate students in many places, not just at ANU.
The ANU policy statement follows theguidelines revised by the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) and approved by the Deans and Directors of Graduate Studies (DDOGS) on 12 November 2010.They were originally developed by DDOGS collaboratively with the Council of Australian Societies of Editors in 2001.
The IPEd website has some wonderful resources and information pertaining to editing research theses, including FAQs for editors, students and supervisors at this linkhttp://iped-editors.org/Editing_theses.aspx
As an IPEd accredited editor, I always adhere to the guidelines when I edit research theses. I really appreciate having the guidelines; not only am I confident about my role as an editor but also my clients understand and feel secure that my level of intervention is appropriate.