Guides
Plagiarism and AI writing guides
Plain-English explanations for students and teachers: what counts as plagiarism, how to avoid it, and how to read a plagiarism or AI report fairly.
- For students
What is plagiarism?
The five types universities look for, a paraphrasing example, self-plagiarism and collusion.
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How to avoid plagiarism
Five writing habits that work, how to use a checker well, and what to do with each flag.
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How to interpret a plagiarism report
What a checker measures, what a similarity score can and can’t tell you, and how to read it fairly.
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Talking to a student about plagiarism
Prepare with evidence, ask before you conclude, and handle honest mistakes in proportion.
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How AI detectors work
What AI detectors look for, how reliable they are, and how to read an AI score.
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