Citation–reference matching
Identifies each in-text citation and checks it against the reference list, highlighting missing or mismatched entries in a clear, structured summary.
What Ref-Check does
Ref-Check rapidly completes structured, explainable checks that reflect a manual review process, supporting accurate citation and reference assessment across education, research, and industry.
Core checks and features
By clarifying the technical accuracy of citations and references, these checks help ensure that focus can remain on content quality and critical thinking.
Style checks for key formats
Reviews reference entries against a selected author–date style, highlighting common formatting issues.
External verification indicators
Uses trusted bibliographic and metadata sources along with URL checks to indicate where reference details appear plausible, and where they may warrant closer review.
Citation Usage & Patterns
Shows how often each source is cited, revealing patterns, clusters, and anomalies that may need closer review.
Findings ready for feedback
Delivers a structured overview that supports feedback processes, and quality improvement.
Simple, focused interface
Designed for clarity and ease of use, with predictable behaviour that reduces cognitive load for all users.