Scientific Writing Unit

The editors agree to perform the following:

• Proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation, language use and expression.
• Stylistic editing to clarify meaning, eliminate jargon, polish language, assure smoothness and clarity, while maintaining the author’s voice and style.
• Send back the manuscript to the corresponding author with tracked changes and editor’s comments or queries.

The author will accept or reject tracked changes and address the editor’s comments or queries for final resolution.

We do request that the final version of the submitted manuscript be sent to us for the validation of our services.

Please allow at least four (4) weeks before any deadlines.

How to Request Services

1. To fill out the online application form:

• Go to https://alliance.rcm.upr.edu/
• At For Researchers, click Request Services.
• For proposals, go to Proposal/Grant Preparation
• For manuscripts, go to the Post Data Collection Activities
• Then, proceed to fill out the application form, selecting Scientific Writing Unit under the PRCTRC Core Request.

Please allow at least four (4) weeks before any deadlines.

Confidentiality

Be assured that the editors and staff from the Scientific Writing Unit will maintain absolute confidentiality, unless consulting services from a third party are agreed upon.

PRCTRC Grant Support

Every publication, poster, press release or scientific document that results from NIH grant-supported research or services must include an acknowledgement and disclaimer, such as:

Additional support for critical reading and editing of the manuscript was provided by the Puerto Rico Clinical and Translational Research Consortium, which is supported by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number 2U54MD007587. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.