AI citation checker for academic theses ensuring source accuracy
Acurio is a Swiss AI-powered tool designed for students and researchers to verify citations in academic works such as bachelor, master, and doctoral theses. It cross-checks every citation word-for-word against uploaded source PDFs to confirm their validity, helping users avoid fabricated or inaccurate references before submission.
Automatically detects citations in Word, PDF, or LaTeX documents.
Checks each citation against uploaded source PDFs and trusted databases like Crossref and OpenAlex.
Labels citations as supported, partially supported, or unsupported with detailed excerpts and match scores.
Provides comprehensive feedback on the entire thesis including strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions.
Generates potential oral defense questions based on thesis content.
Supports Word, PDF, and LaTeX document formats for upload and analysis.
Exports annotated documents with comments and reports for easy sharing with advisors.
500 credits, enough for about 3 theses
1600 credits, enough for about 10 theses
3200 credits, enough for about 20 theses
Acurio supports Word, PDF, and LaTeX documents for thesis and source uploads.
It reads each citation word-for-word against the uploaded source PDFs and trusted databases to confirm accuracy.
Yes, the first citation check is free and does not require a credit card.
Yes, it specifically addresses hallucinated citations from AI models like ChatGPT by verifying against original sources.
No, Acurio offers one-time payment plans based on credits used for thesis checks.
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