Frequently Asked Questions
How to verify citations from any AI writing assistant.
An AI citation checker verifies whether references — especially those generated by AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini — correspond to real published works. Sourcely parses the citation, queries academic databases, and returns a verdict with specific failure reasons.
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Verify AI-generated references, check DOIs, and find real academic sources — everything you need to cite with confidence.
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Citation & Reference FinderFind real peer-reviewed sources with citations
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Chicago Citation FinderChicago 17 citations in Notes-Bib or Author-Date
DOI CheckerValidate DOIs against CrossRef instantly
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