Why a final check matters
Most lost marks are not about “bad English.” They come from missing the question, a thin thesis, or claims without evidence. A structured check before you submit is cheaper than rewriting under deadline pressure.
The 20-minute pre-submission pass
1. Re-read the question and underline command words (evaluate, compare, critically discuss).
2. Write your answer in one sentence. If you cannot, the thesis is not clear yet.
3. Map each paragraph to the question. Cut or rewrite anything that does not earn its place.
4. Check evidence. Every major claim should have a source or a clear analytical reason.
5. Scan citations. Every in-text citation needs a matching reference entry.
6. Read the conclusion. It should synthesise a judgement, not repeat the introduction.
What a diagnostic checker helps with
Tools like AcademicCheck AI can surface whether your draft appears to answer the question, where arguments look thin, and which fixes matter most. Use that as a study aid — not as a grade promise, and not as a substitute for your own judgement.
What to do next
Open our sample report to see the kind of feedback you will get, then check your assignment.