What is the First Draft?
The First Draft represents the preliminary version of your document. You create it according to:
- The approved mind map
- Shared university or institutional guidelines
- The scope and deliverables outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW)
This draft allows you to assess how well the work matches your expectations and provides an opportunity to give essential feedback before finalization.
Key Guidelines for First Draft Delivery
Timeline
You should deliver the draft within the timeline agreed upon in the SOW, starting from the official Work Confirmation Date.
Client Review Window
Upon receiving the first draft, clients must review it and share comments within three calendar days. Timely feedback helps ensure that your complimentary revision remains available.
Comment Submission
Consolidate all feedback into a single document.
- Use inline comments or margin notes.
- Do not edit the text directly; such changes will be ignored or treated as additional work.
Scope Adherence
The first draft reflects only the approved mind map and committed deliverables. Therefore, report any missing line items immediately upon reviewing the first draft.
After progressing to the next project stage, we consider any unreported gaps as delivered.
Complimentary Revision Policy
You receive one complimentary revision, which incorporates your comments from the first draft. Ensure revisions stay within the original scope and approved mind map.
We may charge separately for any changes or additional requests outside the initial commitment.
Best Practices for Reviewing Your Draft
- Cross-check with the Mind Map: Verify that all committed topics and sections appear.
- Be Specific: Clearly explain which sections require improvement and why.
- Stay Within Scope: To ensure a smooth revision process, limit feedback to the agreed-upon items.
What Happens Next?
After you submit your comments:
- Our team will revise the draft based on your feedback. You can learn more about our team on our About Us page.
- Once we submit the revised draft, it becomes the final version unless you request additional paid revisions.