How to Check for Plagiarism in Google Docs
Whether you’re a professor or an editor, being able to spot plagiarized work is crucial. Several methods for detecting plagiarism in Google Docs are outlined in this article.
What You Should Know
- Search for and add a plagiarism Google Docs add-on, and scan the document for plagiarism with that add-on.
- Use the Grammarly browser extension and a premium Grammarly account to scan for plagiarism issues.
How to Check for Originality on Google Docs
To check for originality on Google Docs, you can use the “Similarity check” feature. Here’s how:
- Open the Google Doc that you want to check for originality.
- Click on the “Tools” menu at the top of the screen.
- From the dropdown menu, select “Similarity check.”
- Google Docs will then check the document for similarities to other sources and provide a report indicating the percentage of the document that is original and the percentage that is similar to other sources.
Please note that the Similarity check feature is intended to be a helpful tool for identifying potential issues with originality, but it is not a definitive solution. It is always important to carefully review and cite sources to ensure that you are properly attributing any ideas or information that you have borrowed from other sources.
Check for Plagiarism With Grammarly
Grammarly is a writing tool that can help you check for plagiarism in your writing. It does this by comparing your text to a database of billions of web pages and documents to see if there are any matches. If it finds a match, it will highlight the text and provide a citation for the source.
To use Grammarly to check for plagiarism, you will need to sign up for an account and install the Grammarly extension on your web browser. Once you have done this, you can simply type or paste your text into the Grammarly editor and run the plagiarism checker. Grammarly will then scan your text and highlight any sections that may be flagged as potential plagiarism.
It’s important to note that Grammarly is not a perfect tool for checking for plagiarism, and it should not be relied upon as the sole method for detecting copied content. However, it can be a useful tool for identifying potential issues and helping you to properly cite your sources.
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