By Sharang Kolwalkar, MSc, Biotechnology, St. Xavier’s College Mumbai As a researcher aspiring to get published, you may have probably heard of manuscript editing services, or “English language editing services” as they are commonly referred to. These services are tailored for researchers, much like you, who are engrossed in the content of the paper and hence tend to neglect the language- and grammar-related aspects. Professional English language editing services make sure that the language in the paper you have so painstakingly written is flawless, does not appear non-native, and matches the elusive standards of academic writing. A paper that meets all these criteria is termed “submission-ready.” English language editing involves several aspects—optimal sentence construction, native English usage, conciseness in expressions, consistency in style and terminology usage, etc. However, grammar is arguably the most important aspect of the English language; incorrect/bad grammar is extremely conspicuous, and it is the prime sign of a poorly written manuscript. The English grammar correction services cater to this very need, helping researchers inch closer to their publication goals. Say, now, you have a research paper that you have so carefully drafted. You wish to use an English grammar correction service, because you want to make sure that any inadvertently made grammar errors do not reduce your chances of getting published. What should you expect from such a service? Well, English grammar correction also has several aspects, ranging from as simple as correcting punctuation errors to ensuring subject–pronoun agreement. English grammar correction services involve professional editors checking for all aspects of English grammar, including but not limited to: