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Frequently asked questions: Academic Check

How secure is my document with the academic check?

Your uploaded documents won’t be shared, saved or in other ways used by Scribbr.

The initial document (the one you uploaded that needs correcting) gets immediately deleted after it’s corrected. The corrected .docx file gets stored on our secure server and deleted after 12 months. If you want to delete your document before that, you can manually delete files in your user profile at any time. For more information about the safety of your documents, please check out our articles about how we handle your data.

What kind of documents can I upload?

Our academic checker currently only accepts documents in Word .docx format.

Do I need to download anything to use this tool?

You don’t need to download anything to use the academic check.

How long does it take to get all the corrections?

Checking and correcting your document takes between 1 and 5 minutes, depending on your document size.

How accurate is the academic check?

Extensive testing shows that the tools included in the Academic Checker rank among the best in the academic market.
The software identifies everything from plagiarism and citation mistakes to issues in academic writing.

Can I buy a monthly subscription for the academic check?

No. Right now you buy a plan and pay for it at once. We have 1, 3 and 6 month plans. No auto-renewals or monthly payments.

What languages are supported by the academic check?

Currently we support English (UK & US), (Swiss) German, Spanish, French & Dutch.