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Compare manually reviewed in-text citation instances with matched references and budget missing-reference checks.
Your results
Enter your inputs and select Calculate.
How this calculator works
Unmatched instances = reviewed citation instances − capped matched instances. Match percentage = matched instances ÷ positive reviewed instances × 100. Resolution time = unmatched instances × minutes per instance ÷ 60.Worked example
Sixty-eight matched instances out of 80 gives 85% coverage, with 12 unmatched instances. At five minutes each, the resolution estimate is one hour. Multiple instances can point to the same missing source and may take less time when resolved together.Assumptions
Defaults are illustrative. Replace them with your own measured quantities and documented assumptions. Use matching periods and a consistent currency wherever monetary amounts are entered.Interpreting your results
This does not scan a document, detect plagiarism or validate citation style. Matching a reference does not prove quotation accuracy or appropriate attribution. Counts come from your manual review; follow the required style and academic rules.Calculation formulas
- missing
MAX(citations-MIN(matched,citations),0)- Citations matched to references
SAFE_DIV(MIN(matched,citations),citations,0)*100- Citations without a matching reference
missing- Time to fix missing references
missing*minutes/60
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before using the result?
An instance is one occurrence in the text, not one unique source. Check that the source can be located from the reference entry. Record repeated unmatched sources so you can fix related instances together.
Does this tool connect to my records?
No. This is a local calculation from the figures you enter. It does not scan accounts, import private records or verify legal, regulatory or exam requirements.
Maintained by ProWorkstack · Last reviewed: 2026-10-04 · Development and review process