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Analysing writing patterns...
Strong Writing Patterns
Low AI-risk signals across 6 dimensions
82/100
Perplexity
78
Burstiness
85
Vocabulary
72
AI phrases
31
Sent. variety
88
Phrases flagged
"It is important to note that Bourdieu's framework offers a compelling lens through which to examine inequality in today's society."
Estimated grade 2:1 — Upper Second
How it works

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Paste or upload
Drop in your essay as plain text, or upload a .docx file. Your data is stored securely on UK servers — never shared with third parties.
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SafeGrade analyses
Six writing quality signals run instantly — completely free. If you want a deeper AI risk check, run a Deep Scan. Harvard referencing and grade estimation follow automatically.
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Fix it before you submit
Click any flagged phrase to see a rewrite suggestion. Fix citations with one click. Recheck until you're confident. Then submit.
What's included

Everything you need
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Writing Analysis
Six dimensions of your writing measured instantly — perplexity, burstiness, vocabulary diversity, phrase patterns, sentence variety, paragraph structure. Free and unlimited.
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AI Risk Check
The Deep Scan uses AI to look further than the local metrics. It catches fabricated references, formulaic structure, and subtle patterns that suggest AI involvement.
↗ 1/month free · 10/month Pro
Essay Improvements
Specific rewrites for every AI-sounding phrase — actual alternative sentences written for your essay's context. Click to apply or ignore.
↗ 1/month free · 10/month Pro
Harvard Citations
Validates in-text citations against your reference list. Catches missing entries, formatting errors, and mismatches — before your marker does.
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Grade Estimator
Weighted score across writing quality, argument depth, citation health, and structure. Calibrated to UK grade boundaries: First, 2:1, 2:2, Third.
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Assignment Workspace
Set up your modules, deadlines, and assignment briefs once — free, forever. SafeGrade remembers everything so Sage gives advice specific to your assignment.
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Writing Analysis & AI Risk
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Academic
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Subject-aware Sage advisor ✓ — — —
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Sage knows your university, your course, and your assignment. Ask it anything about your essay — it teaches you to write better, not write for you.

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My essay got flagged for AI patterns but I wrote it myself. Deep Scan says 72% confidence. What's going on?
That 72% is coming from two things. Your paragraphs are all 130–150 words — humans are messier than that. And you've used "furthermore" four times. Try "Building on Coleman's argument…" instead. Same meaning, sounds like you.
Can you check if my conclusion actually answers the question?
Paste it and the essay question — I'll tell you exactly what's missing for 2:1 territory.
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Explains your scores
Don't just see a number — understand what it means. Sage explains why each score is what it is, with specific rewrites.
Teaches, doesn't ghostwrite
Sage shows technique with examples — it won't write your essay for you. Your work stays your work.
Remembers your conversations
Come back throughout your assignment. Sage remembers what you discussed and picks up where you left off.
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Your essay is yours. Always.

We built SafeGrade because we were uncomfortable with how other tools handle student work. Here's exactly what we do — and don't do.

Your data stays on UK servers
Your essay is stored securely on UK-based infrastructure so you can access your history, compare drafts, and track your progress. Never shared with third parties, never sent to Turnitin, never used to train AI models.
Your privacy is protected
SafeGrade has no connection to Turnitin, your university's VLE, or any institutional system. You can delete your data any time from Account Settings.
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