Yes, it is allowed for UCL students to proofread each other’s work. The UCL Student Code of Practice states that “where support is provided by one student to another, it should be done in an ethical, safe and responsible way and in no way breach any intellectual property or copyright”. Student proofreading is an educational resource that serves both editors and writers, so it is permitted and encouraged as long as it is conducted ethically. It should be used as an educational opportunity for improvement and development, not as a method of skirting the University regulations. That said, any editor should take careful steps to ensure that their editing is ethical and properly remunerated.
