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Find the Right Sources.

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How it works

How to find sources for a claim

  1. 1 · Paste the claim

    Paste one complete, specific claim, ideally 1–3 sentences and up to 300 words. Name the subject and the finding for better matches.

  2. 2 · Review the suggested sources

    We search academic databases and list papers that may support your claim.

  3. 3 · Read before you cite

    Suggestions are leads, not proof that a paper supports you. Read the original and confirm it before citing.

Paste claims like this · click to try

The more specific the claim, the better: name the subject, method or finding.

Please don't paste

  • A reference list: to check whether references are real, switch to Verify References
  • A single keyword or title such as "airport AI": without a claim the results are generic
  • Questions or instructions such as "find me 10 papers"
  • A URL on its own: pages are not opened or read

FAQ

Common questions

Does every suggested paper support my claim?

Not necessarily. Papers are ranked by relevance and may only partly match. Read the original and confirm it agrees before citing.

Why are the results only loosely related to my topic?

Usually the input is too short or too general. Write it as one complete, specific claim that names the subject and the finding.

Can I paste my whole paper?

No. Paste one claim at a time, up to 300 words, and split longer text into separate searches.

How are credits charged?

Each search costs 1 credit; no credit is charged when no papers are found.

How do I check whether my references are real?

Switch to Verify References above the input box and paste your reference list, one per line.