Academic Research validation —Non-Fiction book

I am an author completing a nonfiction book on wellness, with a strong emphasis on social science, public health, and behavioral research. The book contains approximately 200–250 citations across 11 chapters (plus introduction and author's note), and I need a skilled research assistant to verify every reference before the manuscript goes to my publisher.
• *What the work involves:**

• Reviewing each citation in the manuscript and locating the original primary source (peer-reviewed journal articles, government reports, books, news articles, videos)

• Confirming that author names, publication years, journal names, volume/issue numbers, page numbers, and article numbers are all correct

• Verifying that statistics and claims attributed to each source are accurately represented in the text

• Flagging any citation that cannot be verified, is misattributed, or requires rewording

• Producing a complete, formatted bibliography in Chicago author-date style

• Maintaining a running log of verified vs. unverified citations with notes
• *Sources you will be working with include:**

• Peer-reviewed academic journals (PubMed, DOI verification, Google Scholar)

• U.S. government reports (CDC, FHWA, Surgeon General, Pew Research)

• Books (verifying publication details via WorldCat or publisher records)

• News and magazine articles (Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, etc.)

• Organizational reports and surveys (Cigna, Gallup, World Happiness Report)

• Video and media content (YouTube, CNN, documentary films)
• *What I am looking for:**

• Experience with academic fact-checking or citation verification

• Familiarity with Chicago citation style (author-date format)

• Ability to access PubMed, Google Scholar, and DOI resolver (doi.org)

• Strong attention to detail — a missed error in a published book is permanent

• Clear communication and organized record-keeping

• Ability to flag uncertainty honestly rather than guess
• *Nice to have:**

• Background in social science, public health, psychology, or journalism

• Experience working with nonfiction authors or publishers

• Familiarity with Zotero or similar reference management software
• *Project scope:**

This is a chapter-by-chapter project. I would like to start with one chapter as a paid test to confirm fit before proceeding with the full manuscript. Approximately 11 chapters remain. Timeline is flexible but the project needs to be completed before publisher submission.
• *To apply, please:**

• Describe your experience with academic fact-checking or citation verification

• Confirm your familiarity with Chicago style and PubMed/DOI verification