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Text similarity-checking tools can assist in detecting potential plagiarism. Each tool will check against a collection of papers and webpages from their underlying database. Different tools may serve different purposes and audiences. PolyU has subscribed to Turnitin for checking student works and VeriGuide for checking academic papers and grant applications.
Here is a quick comparison of available plagiarism-checking tools:
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Checking student assignments & theses **Detecting AI-generated texts is now available |
via Turnitin-LTI assignment on Learn@PolyU For technical support, please contact ITS. |
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VeriGuide |
Checking academic papers & grant applications (It supports similarity text detection in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.) |
PolyU Research & Innovation Office subscribed to the "VeriGuide" service to support research activities for academic staff and other authorised users. |
Research and Innovation Office - VeriGuide |
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Checking academic papers; used by major publishers |
PolyU does not have a subscription. Users need to subscribe/ buy credits via its website. | Getting started |
Apart from these, some online plagiarism checking tools and AI detector tools are listed here. Do check with your instructor or supervisor if it is acceptable to use any of the tools to check your work.
Plagiarism checking tools
AI detector tools
You may check the similarity rate for your thesis in Turnitin, but you will need to seek your supervisor's help to create a Turnitin assignment for you. The link can be embedded in a course that is designated for checking students' works. For technical details, please check with ITS Blackboard Support at 2766 5900 or through IT Online ServiceDesk.
Turnitin is mainly for checking student assignments. To check journal articles, VeriGuide will be a better choice since it covers scholarly journal articles and free internet resources. Since VeriGuide is limited to PolyU academic staff only, please seek your supervisor's help to have your article (most likely co-authored with your supervisor) checked on VeriGuide. Alternatively, you may also subscribe iThenticate and check your work there.
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