A light edit looks at the usual grammar and punctuation issues and makes relatively minor changes to the text, including occasional rephrasing for clarity. If the editor identifies structural issues, a lack of logic and cognitive gaps, she will recommend a medium or even a heavy edit depending on the extent of editing required. A light edit does not include working on references and bibliographies or doing any kind of reference checking. Price is R0.25 per word.
A medium edit comprises more intervention than a light edit and may include rephrasing and reworking of parts of the text in order to achieve a clearer and more elegant flow of thought. Such an edit may involve limited restructuring and rewriting of sentences. It may include editing references and bibliographies. Price may range from R0.30 - R0.35 a word
At this level the editor engages deeply with the meaning and intention of the text in addition to the usual grammar and language edit. The editor may offer guidance on restructuring the text and offer a level of over-writing, which is the process of rewriting quite extensive parts of the text where required. Price may range from R0.40 - R0.55 per word