What the work includes

The examination is based on the disputed text, comparison samples, case materials, correspondence, publications, digital context and questions posed. The format depends on the length of the text, quality of the samples and number of presumed authors.

  • analysis of the disputed text, its genre, topic, composition and linguistic features;
  • study of comparison samples and their comparability;
  • identification of individual linguistic features;
  • comparison of features in the disputed text and samples;
  • preparation of a report, expert report review or analytical position.

Typical questions

  • whether the disputed text was written by a particular person;
  • whether the disputed text contains features of the presumed author's manner of expression;
  • whether the submitted samples are sufficient for authorship examination;
  • whether there are signs of editing, compilation or adaptation of the text;
  • whether the findings of a previous authorship examination are substantiated.
Important: authorship examination depends on the quality and comparability of the texts. Short phrases, formulaic messages and heavily edited materials may limit the scope for examination.

Pricing

from RUB 90 000. The exact cost depends on the length of the text, number of samples, number of authors, questions and urgency.