Checks Catalogue: What PaperCheck Evaluates

PaperCheck analyzes your academic work using a wide array of specialized checks. Our goal is to find your mistakes with a single click, providing an exhaustive evaluation and clear explanations on how you can improve your paper.

Below is an overview of the standard checks we perform out of the box. We also offer Custom Checks for institution-specific requirements and task-oriented help through Manage and Fix Issues.

Standard Academic Checks

Every document processed by PaperCheck undergoes rigorous evaluation against core academic standards. Diese checks ensure that your work is structurally sound, logically coherent, and consistently formatted.

Citation Style

Is the citation style applied consistently and correctly? We verify that your chosen citation format (e.g., APA, MLA, Harvard) is applied uniformly throughout your document, catching missing references, incorrect formatting, and inconsistencies between your in-text citations and bibliography.

Argumentation Analysis

Is the argumentation logically and convincingly structured? We evaluate the strength of your academic arguments. This check ensures that your claims are well-supported, structured properly, and ultimately convincing to a scholarly reader.

Coherence

Is the main thread clear and the argumentation conclusive? A strong academic paper needs a "red thread." We check if your main ideas connect seamlessly from the introduction to the conclusion, ensuring your overall narrative remains focused and compelling.

Logical Errors

Are there contradictions or unclear points in the text? We scan for internal contradictions, logical fallacies, or sections where the reasoning breaks down. This helps you avoid confusing your examiners with conflicting statements.

Cover Page

Is any information missing on the cover page? A professional first impression matters. We ensure your title page contains all standard requisite information, such as your name, student ID, university, course details, and submission date.

Chapter Order

Is the sequence of chapters logical and sensible? We review the macro-structure of your paper to confirm that your introduction, literature review, methodology, results, and conclusion follow a standard, logical academic progression.

Gendering & Inclusivity

Is the language inclusive and gender-neutral? Modern academic writing requires inclusive language. We check your text to ensure it adheres to current standards for gender-sensitive and inclusive phrasing.

Terminology

Are technical terms introduced and explained understandably? We highlight complex jargon and subject-specific terminology to verify that these concepts have been properly defined upon their first use, ensuring your work remains accessible.

Source Density

Are the sources distributed correctly and in the right quantity? We analyze the distribution of your citations. This check flags paragraphs or sections that make claims without sufficient backing, ensuring your academic claims are well-supported by literature throughout the entire document.

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Going Further

While our standard checks cover the fundamentals, your review doesn't stop there. PaperCheck also empowers you with:

• Custom Checks: Enforce the exact requirements of your university or journal.
• Manage and Fix Issues: Work through structural and sentence-level issues in a practical order.
• Todo List: Turn the analysis into a clear, prioritized checklist.
• Defense Preparation Workflow: Practice likely questions with AI-driven feedback.