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Thesis editing for PhD candidates at Australian universities

PhD Editor provides you with friendly, competitive and professional thesis editing and proofreading

Welcome to PhD Editor. The difficulties of academic English can be the final hurdle in a long journey. I will help you clear that hurdle and reach your goal.

PhD Editor is run by Dr John McAndrew, an experienced professional editor with extensive experience working with authors for whom English is a second language.

I specialize in PhD thesis editing and proofreading for students at Australian universities, and all theses editing and proofreading is completed in-line with your university’s guidelines and the Institute of Professional Editors’ (IPEd) Australian Standards for Editing Practice .

In order to give you a free sample edit and proofread and a quote for the work needed, send me a five-page sample (or the whole chapter/thesis). Include the total word count for the document and the time frame you need the work completed in, and I will return the sample edit and quote to you within 48 hours.

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Located on the east coast of Australia, Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia. As of 2016, Sydney had just over five million residents, over 40% of which were born overseas. Sydney city boasts a thriving cultural scene and strong economy, with a significant concentration of domestic and foreign banks and corporations. Sydney is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities, although this is balanced by its being one of the world’s most expensive cities in terms of everyday expenses and rental prices. Students wanting to study in Sydney need to be prepared for the high cost of living here.

Sydney’s climate is relatively warm and humid throughout the year, rarely dropping below 8 °C. Cultural and historical attractions include the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour, the Royal National Park, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Royal Botanical Garden, Sydney Tower and various museums.

Capstone Editing maintains a large presence in Sydney. Our editors have extensive experience providing academic copyediting and proofreading services  for academics and postgraduate students of the six universities and several secondary campuses located in Sydney. You can visit our testimonials page to read about the experiences of some of our past clients.

• University of New South Wales (UNSW or UNSW Australia): Established in 1949, UNSW has its main campus at Kensington, with smaller campuses at Paddington, Sydney CBD, Randwick and Coogee (as well as UNSW@ADFA in Canberra). It total, the university had approximately 54,000 students in 2015, including 17,000 international students. A member of the Group of Eight (Go8) and Universitas 21, UNSW maintains research partnerships with over 200 universities around the world. It is commonly ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, and among the top 10 in Australia. UNSW is renowned for its law, accounting and finance and civil and structural engineering programs (all ranked in the top 20 worldwide).
• University of Sydney (USyd): Australia’s oldest university (established in 1850), USyd’s main campus is ranked as one of the world’s most beautiful campuses and the University of Sydney Library boasts the largest academic collection in the southern hemisphere. The university is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8), Academic Consortium 21, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning, the Australia–African Universities Network (AAUN) and the Worldwide Universities Network. USyd is commonly ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide and among the top 10 in Australia, as are most of its programs.
• Macquarie University (MQ): MQ boasts the largest student exchange program in Australia. It also possesses an extensive collection of artwork and scientific and historical pieces, and is equipped with state-of-the-art training facilities to support the university’s elite sporting teams. The university enjoys a close and formal relationship with a number of corporations in a variety of fields and is the publisher of the Macquarie Dictionary (the standard reference on Australian English). Comprised of five faculties, the Macquarie University Hospital and the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (one of the highest ranked business schools in the world), MQ is consistently ranked among the top 300 universities worldwide and among the top 10 in Australia. MQ is noted for the high quality of its Arts and Humanities programs (commonly ranked among the top 20 worldwide), as well as its environmental sciences and ecology research, linguistics, psychology and earth and marine sciences.
• University of Technology Sydney (UTS): Renowned for the mix of architectural styles across is campus, its ‘technology focus’ and strong sporting culture, UTS is commonly ranked among the top 300 universities worldwide and among the top 10 in Australia. A relatively young university, UTS had 40,700 students enrolled in 2015, is part of the Australian Technology Network of universities and enjoys a close relationship with Australian industry.
• Western Sydney University (formerly University of Western Sydney): Rebranded in 2015, Western Sydney University’s origins in the amalgamation of several campuses has resulted in a strong sense of history and culture among each individual campus and a variety of campus locations: Bankstown (Milperra), Blacktown (Quakers Hill), Campbelltown (south-western Sydney), Hawkesbury (Hawkesbury Valley near Richmond), Parramatta (Rydalmere) and Penrith (Kingswood and Werrington North). The university is organised into nine schools and had 44,800 students enrolled in 2015. Western Sydney University is consistently ranked among the top 400 universities in the world and among the top 20 in Australia.
• Australian Catholic University (ACU): Open to persons of all beliefs and backgrounds and consisting of seven campuses in Australia—Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney (North Sydney and Strathfield)—and one in Rome, ACU has rapidly expanded its student numbers and research involvement in recent years, and maintains relationships with over 190 universities worldwide, including the global network of Catholic Universities.
• University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) (secondary campus): UNDA maintains a satellite campus in Sydney, which offers courses from the schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Philosophy and Theology, Law, Medicine, Education and Nursing.
• University of Wollongong (UOW) (secondary campuses): UOW maintains secondary campuses in the Sydney CBD (the Sydney Business School, or SBS), southern Sydney (Loftus campus) and south-western Sydney (Liverpool campus).
• University of Newcastle (UoN) (secondary campus): UoN has a secondary campus located in the Sydney CBD. This campus provides short courses and a number of postgraduate degree programs from the Faculty of Business and Law and the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre.

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You’ve finished your thesis and feel both relieved and anxious, ready to take the next step forwards. A second pair of eyes looking over your manuscript is essential to ensure your writing is error free and presented in the best possible way. After all, you’ve worked hard, and it’s taken a long time to get to this point. Investing in a professional editor and proofreader in Sydney will pay off in the long term.

Capstone Editing is the only proofreading and editing agency in Australia that has a large number of academics. Many of our editors hold a PhD, which makes them uniquely qualified to work with your thesis. Many book editors in Sydney are fantastic at what they do, and our editors have been where you are; they understand the jargon and complexity of a thesis. It’s our goal to make sure your work shines and is error free.

We also include our referencing service, which ensures your work follows the correct guidelines consistently. And as a bonus, each of our editing services includes document formatting as standard. Read More

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Though we do primarily specialise in academia, we are also highly experienced in other areas of editing. Some of our clients have also utilised our fiction editing service , while others have relied on us to help with their writing because English is not their first language. We know that some people whose first language isn’t English are judged on the quality of their English not the content of their work, meaning that relevant and insightful ideas are often overlooked. To prevent this from happening, we have a specialised team to work with these clients and ensure their work is free from distracting grammatical errors.

We follow the Australian Standards for Editing Practice at all times and adhere to the ‘Guidelines for Editing Research Theses’ when editing academic texts. Capstone Editing is also a proud member of the Canberra Society of Editors, the Institute of Professional Editors, the Australian Society of Authors, the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (UK) and the Editorial Freelancers Association (US).

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Our book editors in Sydney will provide thoughtful and meaningful feedback with suggestions for improvement. They’ll also ensure the structure of your document is logical and well organised.

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Editing can be the hardest part of writing. When you are very close to the material, you can anticipate the meaning without fully seeing any errors. That’s completely normal and is part of how our minds work. So, to guarantee your work is the best it can possibly be, it is much better to have an impartial person with no prior knowledge of your project. Fresh eyes catch more mistakes.

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Studying in Adelaide, SA

Students studying in South Australia benefit from a thoughtfully developed education sector that supports them via a network of student services covering all areas of their stay in the state, academic and non-academic. Adelaide, the capital and commercial centre of South Australia, has many governmental, financial and cultural institutions, and a large defence and manufacturing sector. The city is recognised since its early days for fostering religious freedom and civil liberties. It has mild winters with rainfall, and a warm, dry summer—a Mediterranean climate, indeed.

Adelaide has four main universities, three public and one private. It has campuses from other universities, including foreign universities, and is home to several research institutions. This cosmopolitan city, known as ‘the event city’ and ‘the lifestyle capital’ of Australia, is an attractive study destination, for sure! It’s renowned for its wine industry, arts and music festivals, varied sporting events, historic architecture, well-planned city spaces and unspoiled ocean beaches. Adelaide has been recognised as a ‘City of Music’ by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and is consistently listed in the world’s top 10 most liveable cities, out of 140 cities worldwide, by The Economist Intelligence Unit. Interested? Here is a list of study options in Adelaide for you to choose from.

Main Universities

The university of adelaide (adelaide uni).

Adelaide Uni is South Australia’s oldest and most prestigious university in terms of world rankings and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities. It offers courses in arts, agriculture, health and medical sciences, and engineering, computer and mathematical sciences, among many others. It has three campuses in Adelaide and the main campus, North Terrace Campus, hosts most of the university’s teaching and research facilities. The Waite campus focuses on agricultural science, plant breeding and biotechnology. The Roseworthy campus, which hosts the first agricultural college in Australia, has 16 sq. km of farmland and is a centre for agricultural research. The Thebarton campus, which is also known as Adelaide University Research Park, works with the University’s commercial partners, which include businesses in materials engineering, biotechnology, environmental services, industrial design, laser/optics technology, and telecommunications.

In 2018, it had around 27,000 students, of which 7,583 were from over 100 countries. Five Nobel Laureates and over 100 Rhodes Scholars, including the first Indigenous Rhodes Scholar, have studied at this university. It was the first university in Australia, and the second worldwide, to admit women to academic courses (in 1881), and its distinguished alumni include Australia’s first female prime minister and first female Supreme Court judge. The university operates several research institutes and groups, such as the South Australian Centre for Economic Studies, the Hanson Institute for Medical Research, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, and the National Wine Centre.

The University of South Australia (UniSA)

UniSA is ranked 25th in the QS world’s top 50 under 50 universities and is No. 3 in Australia in the Young University Rankings. It has a balanced curriculum but with a focus on applied and technical subjects. Its City West main campus, located next to Adelaide’s central business district, and three satellite campuses at Adelaide offer numerous courses, including in accounting and finance, business, defence, space, engineering, IT,  physio and occupational therapy ,  architecture,   social work ,  pharmacy , and  nutrition and health . Its City East campus is also centrally located, near vibrant shopping centres and parklands. Its scenic Magill campus is just seven km from the city centre, situated next to a creek. Mawson Lakes campus is in the Technology Park, 20 minutes away from the city centre, amidst greenery and wetland areas. All campuses offer students advanced facilities and purpose-built spaces that simulate real work environments. In 2018, the university had around 32,000 students, of which 6,265 were international students.

Flinders University (Flinders)

Flinders was established in 1966 and its main campus in Adelaide is at Bedford Park, with satellite campuses at Victoria Square and Tonsley. It is a member of the International Network of Universities and Innovative Research Universities Australia. It offers a variety of courses, including in creative arts and media, culture and communication, business, social work, law, medicine and nursing. Its alumni include several Fulbright and Rhodes scholars.

Torrens University Australia (Torrens)

Torrens is a private university and part of the Laureate International Universities, the largest education provider in the world, with about 70 universities across 23 countries. Torrens was founded in Adelaide in 2012. It offers courses in business, project management, sports management, health, education and design. Its headquarters in Adelaide are located in Victoria Square, in the Torrens building, one of South Australia’s most notable surviving purpose-built government office buildings. It houses Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College Australia, Cranfield University’s Defence College of Management and Technology, and University College London’s School of Energy and Resources (Australia), which constitute Adelaide’s international university precinct. Torrens’ Wakefield campus is located on the historic site of the Menz biscuit factory.

Satellite Campuses at Adelaide

Australian catholic university (acu).

ACU is a public not-for-profit university funded by the Australian Government. ACU is one of the most affordable universities in Australia and is open to students and staff of all beliefs. It is ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide. It offers courses ranging from arts, accounting and finance, and biomedical studies to nursing and philosophy.

Central Queensland University (CQU)

CQU is listed among the best ‘young universities’ of the world by both the Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. CQU Adelaide is situated to the south-west of the city, very near the Adelaide Showgrounds, and is easily accessible. It offers courses in various disciplines, such as the arts, business, humanities, sciences, philosophy, and information and communications technology. It houses The Appleton Institute, a multidisciplinary research hub. The institute specialises in research, teaching and community engagement across a wide range of areas, including cultural anthropology safety science, sleep and fatigue applied psychology, and human–animal interaction.

Other Institutions

Several South Australian Technical and Further Education campuses in the metropolitan area provide vocational education and training options. One such is the Adelaide College of the Arts, which provides nationally recognised training in visual and performing arts. Adelaide has numerous research institutes, including the Royal Institution of Australia (a counterpart to the Royal Institution of Great Britain), a Research Park at Thebarton, a Science Park and a Technology Park, which house the research and development arms of leading organisations.

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• Preparing my thesis
• Writing my thesis

Getting started on your thesis

The approach to writing will vary by discipline. The best way to make sure you are doing the right thing is to talk to your supervisors, plan the structure of your thesis and start writing early and regularly.

In creative arts disciplines where your thesis may take the form of creative works and a dissertation, you should also discuss the form and presentation of your thesis with your supervisor, to ensure that it is presented as a cohesive whole. You can refer to the thesis with creative works page for further information on formatting , weighting and the examination process for creative works.

Thesis formats, preface and word limits

The rules governing thesis content, language and word limits are contained in the Graduate Research Training Policy while the formatting and preface requirements for theses, compilations and creative works are provided in the Preparation of Graduate Research Theses Rules . You can also refer to the sample thesis title page .

If your thesis includes some of your publications, or material extracted from some of your publications, format requirements are explained under Including your published material in your thesis .

The University repository, Minerva Access , stores completed theses and is a good resource for viewing how others have presented their work. Just browse by types and choose Masters research thesis, PhD thesis or Doctorate .

You will need to add an Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) to your thesis title page. Information on the ORCID and how to apply for one is available from the University Library

If your thesis includes third party copyright material, the Preparation of Graduate Research Theses Rules requires you to include a list of the material and whether or not you have gained permission from the copyright owners to make this material publicly available as part of your thesis. When creating the list, please use the Template for Listing Third Party Copyright Material . For further information on copyright and dealing with the copyright of others, see Copyright & Research .

Check the Handbook entry for your course for specific word limits and, where applicable, for the proportion of the thesis to be presented as a creative work.

The maximum word limit for theses (including footnotes but excluding tables, maps, bibliographies and appendices) are:

• 50 000 words for Masters theses
• 100 000 words for a PhD or doctoral thesis.

You should aim to write a thesis shorter than the maximum allowed, for example 40 000 for a Masters thesis or 80 000 words for a PhD. Any thesis that exceeds the maximum limit requires permission to proceed to examination, which must be sought via the Graduate Research Examinations Office prior to submission.

It may have been necessary for you to significantly alter your research plan, due the COVID-19 pandemic or other major disruption. In some cases, this may mean that the thesis you submit is not typical for your discipline. In your thesis, you should discuss any methodological changes you have made and explain how the changes arose because of the disruptions. Theses usually also include discussion of possible future research; you may wish to outline research that could be done once conditions change. Your discussion in the thesis of COVID-19 or other impacts will guide the examiners’ understanding of the reported work and the environment in which it was undertaken.

Acknowledging COVID-19 disruptions in your thesis

This guide discusses how to explain the impact of COVID-19 disruptions in your thesis. You should consult with your supervisors to decide what approach suits your situation best.

What to include or exclude

When you include statements within your PhD, other than in the Acknowledgements, they must be objective and within the scope of matters that examiners consider. You can include statements about the impact of COVID-19 or other significant external disruptions on matters such as the scope of the thesis; experimental design; or access to resources including facilities, collections, cohorts of experimental subjects, fieldwork, laboratories, and performance spaces. Note this list is indicative only. If in doubt, contact your supervisor or advisory committee chair about other relevant inclusions.

It is not appropriate to include emotional statements, how your experience compared to others (examination is not competitive), nor impacts such as the need to work remotely, or personal statements on mental or physical health, family, finances, nor the behaviour or availability of supervisors. Examiners are not asked to consider these matters.

While these factors may have had a profound impact on many candidates during the disruptions, there is no concept of ‘special consideration’ in examination of theses. Challenges to candidature are expected to be managed prior to submission and are not considered by examiners. For example, if access to supervisors was a difficulty, alternative arrangements should have been made. Examiners are not asked to make allowance for such factors.

Major changes to the project

If the disruptions led to significant changes to your project, you could address this in a single location.

For example, you might include a section that addresses the impact that the disruptions had on the entire thesis, or on multiple chapters within the thesis in a systematic and explicit way.

The introduction is where candidates lay out the thesis for examiners and so provides an opportunity to present objective statements regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the thesis. If the disruptions meant that different methodologies were pursued in different parts of the thesis, the introduction is a good place to explain why in a cohesive way.

Alternatively, statements can be added to the preface, to provide context to the work as a whole.

A final conclusions chapter is used to summarise the work and outline future research opportunities. If the disruption prevented you from undertaking particular research activities, you can use this section to highlight these gaps in the study and how they might be addressed.

Carefully explaining how the methodology was shaped by the disruption demonstrates your capacity to think beyond the PhD and to adapt to changing conditions. It can show that you are creative, flexible, and exploratory as a problem-solver.

The skills expected of a strong candidate include an ability to formulate a viable research question and to analyse information critically within and across a changing disciplinary environment.

You have the opportunity to demonstrate these attributes, even if the investigative component of the research was impeded. Remember that the core goal is research training, not the achievement of specific research outcomes.

Impact on specific chapters

If the disruptions impacted just one or two chapters of your thesis, they still need to stand alone as quality research.

One option is to explain the original design and how it was revised, either in the chapter introduction or in the section where it best fits in your narrative. It is important to explain to the examiners why you chose that methodology, particularly if it is unusual for your discipline. For example, the disruption may have affected the number or type of interviews that were conducted or have forced a change from experimental work to computational modelling.

Again, writing a focused discussion of the impact of the disruptions on a specific piece of work is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the qualities and skills that an examiner seeks in a strong candidate.

Impact that was not specific

You may wish to note that your thesis was completed during COVID-19 disruptions, even if there was no specific identifiable impact on the scope of the thesis or the project design. The appropriate location for this note is in the acknowledgements section because it is not examined. Remember that although this is the section where you might offer gratitude for family, friends, supervisors, inspirations, and supports; not every examiner will read the acknowledgements.

Editing my thesis

Your thesis must be your own work, and you must clearly understand your role as well as the roles of your supervisors and others throughout the editorial process.

The  Graduate Research Training Policy limits the editing of theses by others to that permitted in the current Guidelines for Editing Research Theses .

As editorial intervention (other than by your supervisors) should be restricted to copyediting and proofreading, as covered on page two of the Guidelines for Editing Research Theses , it is important that you understand the types of editing as explained on the Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd) website.

The University does not maintain a list of editors. If you would like help finding a suitable editor, the Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd) has a register of accredited editors.

If your thesis has had the benefit of editorial advice, in any form, you must provide the name of the editor or company providing the service and a brief description of the service rendered, in terms of the Standards, in the preface of your thesis.

Registering my intention to submit

Prior to submission, or prior to your performance or exhibition of a creative component of your thesis, register your intention to submit by logging into the Thesis Examination System (TES). About 2-months prior to your submission is the ideal time for this. Your estimated submission date, or your thesis submission date, must not exceed your maximum submission date, i.e. your expected thesis submission date as listed on the Graduate Research Details page of my.unimelb .

Registering your intention to submit begins the process of the selection of examiners. You will need to provide a brief (80-word) overview of your research question, methods and results which will be sent to potential examiners. If you are submitting a thesis with creative work, include the weighting of the proportion of the written dissertation and creative component/s. You will also be given the opportunity to name up to two people that you consider to be unsuitable examiners, along with substantiated reasons. You are encouraged to create and enter an ORCID .

Preparing to submit your thesis soon? Download our Thesis Submission Checklist to assist you.

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You must be admitted to the relevant graduate research degree in order to submit your thesis. If your candidature is suspended, cancelled or terminated and you wish to submit, you must first  apply for reinstatement and readmission . Before applying for readmission you should contact your supervisor or head of department to discuss your thesis. If your supervisor is no longer available please contact  the  graduate research team for your faculty , or the faculty nearest in discipline to your former department.

Resources and workshops to help you write

• Writing skills
• Publication, open access and copyright
• Library skills for researchers
• Systems and tech tools including - Nvivo, LabArchives, File Management 101, Producing excellent graphs and sessions for a range of reference management software
• Communication skills and presentation skills workshops including - Oral presentations, Working with people and managing complex relationships and Working with a supervisor
• Upcoming workshops offered by Research@Library including digital skills webinars.
• Melbourne talks - a free program for international graduate researchers to the University of Melbourne delivered by the Student Peer Leader Network in partnership with Academic Skills.
• The University’s Library Guides provide a resource of library research support information on research, reading and writing skills
• We recommend you watch the series of eight short videos on Getting Started with Library Research
• The Eastern Resource Centre Library will be regularly updated to include information on when they are hosting structured social writing sessions known as ‘shut up and write’ and library information sessions
• Connect to the  Thesis Writers’ Community on LMS. Established by Academic Skills, the Community provides information and support through the writing process for graduate researchers
• You can join GSA’s regular Shut Up & Write sessions and Shut Up & Write-a-Thons
• Book an adviser for individual appointments to help with your thesis
• Your graduate school may have writing groups and they may offer 'boot camps' for an intensive writing effort. GSA also runs regular thesis bootcamps .
• You may also find it helpful to look at theses from past candidates in your field.  You can use the Browse “Communities and Collections” function in the University's institutional publications repository,  Minerva Access to find the “Theses” collection for your faculty or department (use the “+” symbol to expand the list of communities available).  You can also use the search function to find theses with relevant keywords.
• Annual graduate research competitions organised by the University such as the Three minute thesis (3MT®) competition and  Visualise your thesis competition 

Please note: These programs and workshops are subject to change, based on bookings and demand.

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The hourly pay rates represent the rates a professional self-employed editor in Australia needs to charge to ensure a sustainable, long-term business. 

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Hourly pay rates: self-employed editors.

IPEd has developed the hourly pay rates below to provide guidance to self-employed editors and their clients. 

The hourly pay rates represent the rates a professional self-employed editor in Australia needs to charge to ensure a sustainable, long-term business. Similar information for New Zealand editors is currently being researched.

Notes: These rates exclude goods and services tax (GST). Australian editors registered for GST are required to charge 10% GST. Rates are calculated as at 1 January 2020 and are regularly reviewed (at least annually). Rates updated November 2023.

What these pay rates represent 

These rates are based on the following principles:

• The hourly pay rates support a self-employed editor to have a sustainable, long-term business, recognising the cost of professional development, and attained skill levels, and other business expenses. 
• The hourly pay rates are comparable to total employee salaries of editing and related positions that require similar skills and experience, and provide similar benefits, such as superannuation, sick leave and annual leave.
• The hourly pay rates recognise work time, non-billable business time and the expenses of running a small business.
• The hourly pay rates are reviewed regularly (at least annually) and updated if required, aiming to round to whole dollars, and preferably to the nearest $5.

Using the hourly pay rates

• An hourly pay rate on its own is not a guide to the total cost of an editing job. Editors have different experience and work at different speeds, and have complete independence to charge higher or lower hourly rates.
• Price is a business negotiation between the client and editor. Each job is different and the price is influenced by various factors, such as the editing work required, the urgency, the subject, the format, the publishing sector and the experience of the editor.
• The price of a job reflects both pay rates and work rates (the speed of editing work).
• The pay rates are based on principles such as operating a self-employed business for the long term, recognising the skills and experience of editors, and recognising the economic value added by editors.
• The pay rates are for self-employed editors running a business with many clients. They may not be appropriate for editors employed casually or on regular contract arrangements, where rates may include superannuation or loadings for some types of leave, or for regular editing work.

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Fair pay rates, not recommended pay rates

Due to the diversity of editors, clients and editing work, these rates are not recommended rates but reflect a range of fair rates of pay based on the principles and assumptions presented.

Members: For more detailed information, log in to the member portal and go to Resources for editors > Pay rates, self employed editors. Some editors may charge more and some less. Price is a business negotiation between the client and editor based on a range of factors. Editors may charge higher or lower hourly rates.

For members who are employee editors, more information is also included in the member portal .

Reasons these pay rates vary

The three ranges of hourly pay rates recognise the diversity of editors, clients and editing work across Australia.

Different hourly pay rates are not given for different types of editing. Some editors may charge different amounts for different types of work, but overall these rates reflect fair rates of pay for the skills and experience of different types of self-employed editors running a professional business. The work rate, or how much editing can be achieved in a specific time, varies by the type of editing and the experience of the editor.

Types of editing are explained here  and in the  Australian standards for editing practice .

Editors and clients can present prices in different ways

• Editors may prefer not to state the hourly rates they charge, but provide an estimate or quote for the total job or for each stage of a job based on the agreed requirements. Editors may have different ways of presenting prices, such as a price per word or 1000 words, per page or per job.
• Some clients may offer a total price for an editing job. Editors may consider, based on the work required, whether the client’s budget is appropriate, and accept it, or negotiate the scope of work and/or budget.

How to get a fair price for a job

• IPEd provides information on how to brief an editor  here . 
• IPEd has developed a great resource for editors to provide to clients – Working with self-employed editors: A guide for clients . The guide sets out some basic principles, both professional and ethical, so you can approach the project with a clear understanding of what is required and build a strong working relationship from the start.
• A fair price reflects many factors, including the level of editing required, the skills and experience of the editor, the audience and the editing brief. Clients are encouraged to be realistic in their expectations of what an editor can achieve in the time allowed and budgeted for. Not every editorial issue can be resolved in a single review of a document.

Charging GST

• The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requires businesses to register for the goods and services tax (GST) when their annual turnover (income before expenses are deducted) is expected to exceed $75,000 a year. Business owners with turnover below $75,000 can still register for GST.
• A GST-registered business is not required to charge GST if the recipient of the services is located outside of Australia.
• A business must be registered for GST to charge GST. Clients can check if a business with an Australian Business Number (ABN) is registered to charge GST at ABN Look up, the public view of the Australian Business Register:  www.abr.business.gov.au .

Providing an Australian Business Number (ABN)

• The ATO requires self-employed contractors to have an ABN in order to invoice for services without requiring tax to be deducted. If an editor does not have an ABN the client may be required to deduct tax at the highest rate and pay that tax to the ATO.

IPEd’s Standing Committee on Academic Editing has developed indicative costs for editing common types of academic work .

Top 7 Dissertation Editors to Consider in 2024 – The Ultimate List

Writing a dissertation is complicated, but editing your work when you have finished the writing part is even more challenging. Academic editing requires the students to check the papers for style checks, grammatical issues, structural clarity, formatting requirements and tone inconsistencies. That is why dissertation editors are required to do the job for the researchers and PhD scholars.

In this age, multiple AI thesis editors can quickly scan your papers for mistakes and fix all types of errors in them. Also, there exist plenty of editing and proofreading services which can make the online dissertations error-free within the deadlines you give them.

So, no matter if you are looking for AI editors or professional dissertation proofreading services , we have covered all in this article. Let’s explore the list of helpful dissertation editors online without wasting further time.

The Ultimate List of Top 7 Dissertation Editors in 2024

Choosing the best online dissertation editor starts with defining what you want the tool to accomplish. Do you want general proofreading or adjust the tone of your work?  Consider the type of professional help you need and then choose the editor for dissertations. Here is a list of the top 7 best dissertation proofreading and editing resources for you:

Let’s explore these dissertation editors’ tools and resources in further depth now.

Writer is a robust AI editing and proofreading tool that is designed to help students enhance their academic writing process. It is one of the professional dissertation editors available online because it can support the writing, editing, and refining process of written material. Not only that, but it also provides users with a comprehensive set of tools for improving their style, writing quality, and grammatical style. You can use this resource to enhance the vocabulary you used in different sections of your dissertation.

Best Features

• Provides the clients with a readability analysis
• Can help users with plagiarism detection
• Performs quick spelling and grammar checks
• It also offers assistance with the clarity and style enhancement of a dissertation.

The basic plan starts at $18 per user per month (up to 5 users).

2. The Academic Papers UK

The Academic Papers UK is another dissertation editing powerhouse that has been providing services to clients since 2003. Their dissertation editors strengthen your doctoral papers by assisting you in avoiding too much jargon, slipping into passive voice, writing over-complicated sentences and more. Unlike an AI proofreading tool, they do not provide you with mere suggestions but make corrections in your papers wherever necessary. This way, this writing agency not only makes your writing perfect but it makes your work more effective for the readers as well.

• 100% safe and secure
• Provides the readers with a comprehensive report of changes
• Secure payment gateways
• Has a 3X revision policy of papers

The price per page for an undergraduate dissertation starts from £12.95 only.

3. Grammarly

Grammarly is one of the most popular editor dissertation tools available online, and it has 30+ active users. You can integrate this platform seamlessly with MS Word or Google Docs. It has a user-friendly interface. What sets Grammarly apart from other dissertation editors is that it can detect and correct grammar and spelling errors in real time. Not only this, it also offers helpful insights to the readers for the improvement of their writing skills. You can also get different word suggestions to replace the original text and make your writing more varied and unique.

• The free version has an efficient suite of features
• It can be adjusted to various formality levels
• The premium version comes with a plagiarism checker
• Easy to use with MS Word, online browsers, and websites

It has a free version. The prices of the paid version start from $12 per month.

4. Affordable Dissertation UK

Serving in the world of academia for 20+ years, Affordable Dissertation UK is an agency that offers excellent editing and proofreading services to clients around the globe. Their seasoned dissertation writers have a knack for refining papers in multiple academic styles, and they provide a guarantee of top grades to their clients. All that you need to do is to submit your initial drafts to them and make the payment. Within the given time, they will come back to you with refined papers. The best thing about Affordable Dissertation UK is that they have reasonable prices and also offer a 100% money-back guarantee.

• Offers AI detection along with plagiarism checking
• Boasts 97% client satisfaction rate
• Available round the clock
• Editors have 20 years of experience

The price per page for a graduate dissertation starts from £13.95 only.

The recent updates of Ginger have made it one of the best proofreading tools online in the market. It is especially best to be used by an audience whose first language is not English. The most useful of its features is that it can read text aloud from MS Word, Outlook emails, PowerPoint, and some other websites that can be opened with Firefox, Edge, and Chrome. It lets you hear how your dissertation sounds and helps you find opportunities to strengthen your word choice and syntax. The premium version has even more features, which make it one of the best dissertation editors out there.

• Good for catching grammar and spelling errors
• It can be used with multiple browsers
• Facilitates more than 60 languages in the premium version
• Available on Android, Mac, Windows and iOS

Ginger has a free trial mode, and no credit card is required. It also offers a subscription plan with prices starting from $13.99/month.

6. Dissertation Writers UK

Dissertation Writers UK is another academic writing company that also provides paper editing services to clients. Their dissertation editors have worked on millions of academic documents, dissertation or thesis papers, and homework so that they know the methods for refining the work of clients. Not only this, they also provide a plagiarism check and detect AI-written content. If you buy dissertation online from them after reviewing their free samples, they can edit and proofread your papers for free. Also, all the revisions on this platform are free and there are no hidden costs.

• A quick turnaround time, i.e., up to 3 hours
• Multiple freebies in the dissertation editor cost
• Best for scanning and editing documents having long word count
• It provides you with a Turnitin plagiarism and AI report

The price per page for a Master’s dissertation starts from £12.95 only.

7. ProWriting Aid

This tool, ProWriting Aid, looks for punctuation and grammatical mistakes in the dissertations you submit to it. One impressive thing about this tool is its ability to check for structural issues like clichés, repetition and a lack of diversification in the sentences. The browser extensions of this tool are free. The dissertation editor services of this tool also come with a detailed report which outlines the vocabulary comparisons, big-picture feedback, and a graph of sentence lengths. Apart from this, it also provides the users with a list of the most used words in their papers.

• Helps you find how dynamic your vocab is
• Assists you in reducing repetition in your work
• Like efficient dissertation proof readers, it provides style suggestions
• Works well with Windows and Mac

The basic plan is free. The price of the premium plan starts from $10 per month.

So, these 7 are the best dissertation editors in 2024 that you can use to make your dissertation free of all kinds of errors and mistakes. Every researcher needs to get their work edited by professional helpers before it is released to the public. You can use any of the thesis proofreading resources we have mentioned in this article. Some of them are free and others provide you with value for money.

It is a fact that AI proof readers and content checkers cannot replace human dissertation editors. So, for complete peace of mind, you should acquire professional dissertation editing services online , and rest assured that seasoned proof readers will refine your doctoral papers to perfection.

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From High-End to the High Street, These Are the Best-Selling Items of 2024 So Far

As much as I can’t believe it, we’re almost halfway through 2024, and it’s been quite the year already. Fashion months have come and gone, celebrities have been spotted in everything from cult buys to high-street items, and the It pieces of the year have been officially crowned. As we gear up to dive head-first into summer , there's plenty of newness around, but I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the tried-and-true standout pieces of the year so far. After all, they're basically direct recommendations from you, our dear readers.

Of all the exciting aspects of my job— trying on new-in styles, finding out about sales before they go live and being able to count runway-watching as a day at the office—one part I particularly love is seeing what our readers are actually buying. Whilst us editors may get the inside scoop, our readers have exquisite taste and can spot a must-have item a mile off, often influencing our own purchases. So, thank you all for your help.

Each piece is special in its own right, but not because of a bold shade or extravagant flair. These items are stellar for their timeless design, wardrobe versatility and chic edge that makes getting dressed that much easier. There are investment bags destined to hold your essentials for years, sweet summer dresses that can be thrown on with a pair of simple sandals and smart tailoring that can be dressed up or down at your will, amongst other brilliant buys.

It's not just investment pieces that we've covered here. Everyone's budget may look different at any time, and as we're big fans of a high-low wardrobe of designer and high-street pieces, this edit very much reflects the successes of luxury names and the British high street alike. Better still, each piece is perfectly primed for the start of summer, so if you're looking to add to your wardrobe right now, this is what your fellow readers (and the Who What Wear UK editors) have already added to their baskets.

Keep scrolling to explore the best-selling items of 2024 so far.

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Light, airy, and under £20? No wonder these are a best-seller.

Boho styles are back for summer 2024, and few encompass the ease of the aesthetic like Rixo's Maribelle blouse.

It's a hard choice to choose just one of Loewe's iconic basket bags , but I have a soft spot for the unique shape of the Petal.

From the colour to the shirring and the elegant neckline, this dress ticks so many boxes.

Elegant, refined and as versatile as they come. We've already styled this four ways for you.

It's set to be a flat-shoe summer , and I'm a big fan of the bold buckles of the Bethany.

Every great wardrobe should feature a classic white T-shirt .

Our editor-in-chief Hannah has this dress, and it's easy to see why people keep falling for it.

If expensive-looking bags without the designer price tag are what you're after, look no further.

Pair with a waistcoat, simple tee, shirred top, boho blouse… I could go on.

Arket has so many great linen button-downs right now.

A classic slip dress in a versatile shade is always a good idea.

The Row's cult sandals are back for another year.

Add loose linen trousers , sandals and a basket bag, and you're ready to go.

This bag lives rent-free in all my dreams.

It's always good to keep a light layer to hand in case the sun goes in, especially in this vibrant shade of red.

A masterclass in how to make linen look polished.

The brilliance of a belt is often overlooked, but this year, all eyes are on this bold studded style .

As the model picture shows, this dress requires little styling to exude sophistication.

I hear these are just as comfortable as they are chic.

Elegant, understated and sure to be relied upon year after year.

Honestly, any of the Margaux bags could sit in this spot, but I love the elongated design of this one.

Summer may be here, but we all know that doesn't mean rainy days are completely behind us.

Florrie embarked on her fashion journey while studying French and History at university. Whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and the influence of Haute Couture, and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content.

During a freelance period, Florrie honed her skills in editorial work in various digital and print publications including Vogue Italy and Departures magazine, as well as styling e-commerce photoshoots and personal shopping. Florrie actively pursues an in-depth understanding of fashion and jewellery, and after styling a jewellery cover shoot at Conde Nast Traveller chose to complete the De Beers Diamond Foundation course. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer, blending both editorial and commercial content. Now, as the Acting Affiliates Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them. In her downtime, Florrie can be found in her hometown of London, usually with a coffee in hand.

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iPad Pro 2024 review: The tablet I’ve been waiting for

The new ipad pro has it all if you're willing to pay a premium.

Tom's Guide Verdict

The iPad Pro 2024 has it all: a fantastic OLED display, powerful M4 performance, a thin yet solid design and unbelievably long battery life. Though some of its peripherals and upgrades are pricey, Apple has delivered its best premium tablet in years.

Super thin and light design

Gorgeous OLED panel

Powerful M4 performance

Epic battery life

Pricey peripherals and upgrades

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I won’t mince words — the iPad Pro 2024 is one of the best tablets I’ve ever reviewed. Its predecessor, the iPad Pro M2 once reigned supreme as my favorite premium tablet. But the latest model has everything I love about iPad Pro, only enhanced and updated. Right now, it’s the premium tablet to beat.

So what makes the new iPad Pro so great? For starters, the Ultra Retina XDR display is the finest OLED panel my eyes have ever seen. The 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio delivers deep blacks and eye-scorching whites that pair perfectly with the sharp 2,360 x 1,640 resolution. Everything from videos to games and comics looks stunning.

Then we have the thin yet sturdy aluminum chassis that makes the iPad Pro appear more like the iPad Air. Ironically, both 11- and 13-inch iPad Pro models are thinner and lighter than the new iPad Air 2024 tablets, making you question which are the true “Air” slates in Apple’s roster. Thanks to the thinner and lighter design, the iPad Pro is more portable than ever — not to mention more comfortable to hold for long periods.

Apple skipped an M3 iPad Pro and dropped an M4 -powered beast on us instead. Our testing reveals this beefy processor runs circles around its predecessors. It can run graphically demanding games like Resident Evil 4 or editing apps like Premiere Pro with ease thanks to the M4 chip. 

There isn’t much I don’t like about the iPad Pro. However, there are a couple of drawbacks — both related to price. Adding nano-texture glass at checkout costs an additional $100 and requires an upgrade to 1TB of storage, which ups the cost to $1,699 for the 11-inch Pro and $1,999 for the 13-inch model. And if you want the updated Apple Magic Keyboard to go with it, you’ll need to plunk down an additional $299 or $349, depending on the iPad Pro’s size.

Costly add-ons and peripherals aside, the iPad Pro more than delivers. Find out more in my full review.

iPad Pro 2024 review: Cheat sheet

• What is it? Apple’s premium tablet, featuring an all-new design and a powerful M4 chip.
• What does it cost? The iPad Pro starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch variant, both of while are on sale via Apple’s website . Each is $200 more than their respective predecessors.
• Who is it for? For folks who want an OLED tablet with blazing-fast performance and all-day battery life.
• What do we like? The thin and lightweight design, gorgeous OLED display, and speedy performance.
• What don’t we like? Upgrading to a model with nano-texture glass raises the price of the 11- and 13-inch models to $1,699 and $1,999 (respectively). The Magic Keyboard is also very expensive. 
• Anything I should know? All iPad Pro 2024 models currently come with an Apple M4 chip inside, but they aren't all equal. iPad Pro 2024 models with 1TB or more of storage get the full-powered M4 with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, along with 16GB of RAM. But iPad Pro models with less than 1TB of storage come with only 8GB of RAM and a 9-core CPU on the M4, so they will likely perform slightly worse than the 1TB model we review here.

iPad Pro 2024 review: Specs

Ipad pro 2024 review: the ups.

The iPad Pro impresses thanks to its slim design, outstanding OLED display, powerful performance, epic battery life and repositioned front camera. Apple managed to one-up its excellent predecessor with this beast of a tablet. 

Thinner than Air

Visually, the new tablet isn’t a radical departure from its predecessor. It’s a solid piece of aluminum featuring a large display and thin profile. However, holding the tablet reveals that you’re dealing with an all-new device.

The 11- and 13-inch iPad Pro are thinner and lighter than their predecessors and the new iPad Air tablets. The size and weight differences might not look like much on paper, but they make a huge difference in the real world. For instance, I constantly have to reposition my hands when reading comics on the old 12.9-inch iPad Pro because the big tablet is so cumbersome to hold. That's no longer the case since the new tablet is easier to hold over longer periods.

Speaking about changing positions, the tablet’s front camera is now landscape-oriented instead of portrait-oriented. Most people hold tablets in this position, so it’s great that Apple finally moved the front camera (much like it did with the iPad 2022 ). This makes participating in video calls, taking selfies and using FaceID to unlock the iPad Pro feel more intuitive. I’m a fan of this repositioned front camera.

Like the previous model, the new iPad Pro only has a single USB-C port. That’s a bummer, but not a deal-breaker.

Amazing OLED display

People have been clamoring for an OLED iPad Pro for ages, and now it’s finally here. The new design is nice but the Ultra Retina XDR display (as Apple dubs it) could be this tablet’s main selling for some people. To my eyes, the screen is both bright and colorful. The contrast between dark and light elements is astonishing, delivering beautiful photos and videos. It’s really quite striking.

I watched a YouTube video called “LG Jazz HDR UHD” and was floored by how magnificent it looked on the iPad Pro. The pure black elements served as an excellent contrast to the vibrant colors. On top of that, the 120Hz refresh rate ensured everything moved silky smooth.

If you like digital comics, you’ll have a great time on the iPad Pro. Color comics like Conan the Barbarian #9 and monochrome books like Savage Sword of Conan #2 look equally fantastic. The former’s rich colors and dark shadows make the story feel more alive, while the latter’s deep black inks let me see individual lines in great clarity.

Moving over to our display test, the new iPad Pro’s color reproduction, color accuracy and brightness aren’t much different than the previous model. However, the OLED display helps everything appear much richer — especially colors. Even if the iPad Pro 2024 has comparable color values to the previous model, the overall picture quality is much better thanks to the display’s OLED technology.

I’m a professional writer but I have a hard time conveying just how good the iPad Pro’s OLED display appears. This is arguably the best OLED display I’ve ever seen on a tablet. You need to see it to believe it.

Incredible performance 

Our 13-inch iPad Pro review unit packs an M4 chip with a 10-core CPU, a 10-core GPU and an updated Neural Engine (which the rest of the industry calls an NPU). Our tablet has 1TB of storage but no nano-texture glass. Toss in Wi-Fi + Cellular, and this review unit is valued at $2,099 as configured.

Like the M3 chip which also utilizes 3nm technology, the M4 processor features hardware-accelerated mesh shading, ray tracing and Dynamic Caching — all of which are a first for the iPad platform.

I used the iPad Pro as a laptop and the tablet had no problem handling my regular workflow, which usually has me juggling multiple open tabs and applications. The iPad Pro never slowed down even when I tossed a YouTube video into the mix. The tablet also handled digital comics without a hitch.

The iPad Pro also did well in our benchmark tests. On Geekbench 6, which tests overall CPU performance, the M4-driven iPad Pro performed almost twice as fast as its M2 counterpart. 

However, there is one caveat: We’re comparing Geekbench 6 scores for the iPad Pro 2024 to older Geekbench 5 scores for the 2022 model, since we switched versions a little while back. The important thing to know is that Geekbench 5 results are not directly comparable to Geekbench 6 scores, but the huge difference between the two here tells you all you need to know: The iPad Pro 2024 is significantly faster than its predecessor. The new tablet also performed faster in our Adobe Premiere test, but not by a staggering amount of time.

What about gaming? Resident Evil 4 runs fairly well, though it was short of the 60 frames per second standard most gamers like myself desire. I didn’t have a way to see the game’s exact frame output, but to my eyes, it seems to be a steady 30 fps. That’s not great, but it’s still playable.

Lastly, we ran the 3D Mark gaming benchmark on iPad Pro. Not only did it score better than the previous model, but it also pumped out more frames per second. I’m eager to see how iPad games optimized for the M4 chip will perform.

All-day battery life 

Before this review I wondered if the iPad Pro’s OLED display and beefier M4 chip would negatively impact battery life. Thankfully, this isn't the case as the iPad Pro lasts much longer than Apple claimed, at least according to our testing.

In our battery test which involved continuous web-surfing over Wi-Fi with the display set to 150 nits of brightness, the iPad Pro lasted for an astonishing 13 hours and 13 minutes. That not only beats the 10 hours Apple promised but also breezes past the iPad Pro M2’s 10 hours and 39 minutes of battery life. 

This is an incredible result that makes the iPad Pro 2024 the new premium tablet to beat in terms of battery life. 

iPad Pro 2024 review: The downs

As a device, the iPad Pro is a marvel of engineering. Unfortunately, if you want to kit the tablet out with upgrades or peripherals, it’s going to cost you. A lot. 

Nano-texture glass is a pricey upgrade

You can upgrade both iPad Pro models to include nano-texture glass, which makes the display more anti-reflective. This should be a useful feature when using the tablet outdoors or in a space with overhead lights. However, upgrading to nano-texture glass isn’t cheap.

Nano-texture glass is only an option for the 1TB and 2TB iPad Pro models. Upgrading to 1TB at a minimum raises the price by $600 for both models on its own, but when you toss in the extra $100 for nano-texture glass, that’s a total of $700 extra!

If you already wanted more than 512GB of storage or the extra comforts of the 1TB models (they come with a full-powered M4 and 16GB of RAM, while iPad Pros with less than 1TB of storage have a weaker M4 and 8GB of RAM) then perhaps this won’t be an issue. But unless you’re a creative professional who needs to store lots of videos and photos on the iPad Pro, most people (arguably) don’t need 1TB of storage on a tablet. In that sense, you’re expending the better part of $1,000 for something you don’t need just for nano-texture glass.

Great peripherals at a steep price 

The Apple Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil have always been useful peripherals that help you get more functionality from the iPad Pro. Both have received updates that enhance the iPad Pro experience.

The new Magic Keyboard’s palm rests and touchpad have an aluminum finish that’s reminiscent of a MacBook. Similarly, the larger touchpad also reminds me of an Apple laptop — as does the new Magic Keyboard’s flatter hinge. As a bonus, this peripheral feels lighter than before and doesn’t add a lot of weight to the iPad Pro.

Typing on the new Magic Keyboard is quite nice thanks to how pleasant the aluminum feels against the palms. The large touchpad also feels smooth and is as responsive as ever. I also enjoy the keycaps, which feel thicker and have more travel distance.

The new Apple Pencil Pro ($129) has some nifty extra features over the basic Pencil. This includes a rollable barrel you can rotate to intelligently switch pen styles, haptic feedback and squeeze to control the input in newer ways. The new barrel roll feature is particularly impressive since you can change a line’s thickness by twisting the pen’s orientation. The Apple Pencil Pro feels exactly like its predecessor, which is great since that’s my favorite stylus.

I like both peripherals but they don’t come cheap. For instance, the Magic Keyboard costs $299 for the 11-inch iPad Pro and $349 for the 13-inch model. If you want to use the 13-inch inch iPad Pro as a laptop replacement, you’ll have to spend at least $1,648. At that point, you might as well get a MacBook Air M2 , which costs $999 to start.

At $129, the Apple Pencil Pro won’t crush your bank account. If you’re a casual or professional artist, I don’t think that price is too bad. But if that’s still too expensive, you can always opt for the $79 Apple Pencil with USB-C , though it lacks the Pro's advanced features and doesn’t wirelessly charge when magnetically attached to the iPad Pro.

iPad Pro 2024 review: Verdict

The iPad Pro 2024 is an exceptional tablet. Its vivid OLED display is a marvel to behold and the new thin and light design makes it more portable than ever. I’m also a fan of its speedy M4-powered performance and astonishing battery life. Sure, its peripherals are expensive, but as a device, the iPad Pro has everything you could ever want from a tablet.

The only loose thread is the iPad Pro’s AI capabilities. This has been a sticking point for me whenever I review an “AI” computer since there just aren’t many applications that take advantage of a chip's NPU (Neural Processing Unit) in any appreciable way. Apple says the M4 and its onboard Neural Engine NPU is an “absolute powerhouse for AI,” but I’ve yet to see that. Hopefully, the company will go into further detail during WWDC 2024.

Even if the iPad Pro never becomes an AI powerhouse, it’s still an incredible tablet for people who want a powerful slate with a gorgeous OLED display. The iPad Pro has set a standard for all premium tablets to follow.

Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.

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