Citation & Claim Checker
Find claim-like sentences and quickly see whether they appear to be supported by nearby citations. Citation & Claim Checker scans your text, flags statements that look like factual claims, and then checks for citation markers in the surrounding context (footnotes, inline citations, or bibliography-style references). It’s built to speed up editing: triage which sentences likely need sources, then add citations and verify sources before publication. For DOI resolution and source checks, use Citation Verification. For best results, include the surrounding paragraph and any references section.
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About
This tool helps you spot where claims appear and whether citations are present nearby. It is an editing assistant for evidence hygiene.
How it works
Paste your text and run the check. The tool flags claim-like sentences and looks for citation markers in the surrounding content.
- Identifies claim-like sentences heuristically
- Looks for nearby citation markers
- Highlights areas likely needing manual review
Result interpretation
A “missing citation” signal means the tool did not detect supporting citation markers near that claim. It can be wrong (formatting varies), so treat it as triage.
Use cases
Use it during drafting and editing to improve citation coverage and reduce unsupported factual statements.
- Research writing
- Policy or marketing reviews
- Editorial QA
Limitations
Citation formats vary. The tool may miss citations or flag claims that are opinions. It does not verify source correctness or relevance.
Best practices
Add citations to primary sources where possible. After adding citations, re-run the checker and verify that each citation actually supports the claim.
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FAQ
Does it check if the citation is correct?
What if it misses a claim?
Integrity and privacy
- Flags potential gaps in citation coverage without claiming factual verification.
- Pairs best with Citation Verification when you have DOI-based references.
- Inputs are sent to the API to compute results. Avoid pasting sensitive personal data.
- If your citations contain private URLs, consider redacting them before pasting.