Understanding Your Similarity and AI Scores
Receiving your originality report is only the first step in protecting your academic integrity. You must understand how reviewers may interpret these percentages to ensure your paper is ready for careful academic review.
The Safe Zone
0% to 15%
A low similarity index within this range is normal and expected in academic writing. It proves you are properly citing sources, using academic references, and avoiding direct plagiarism.
The Review Zone
16% to 24%
This range often contains an asterisk (*) AI score, indicating minor LLM footprints or a heavy reliance on quoted material. You should run a confidential plagiarism and similarity check to review your citations and rephrase overly robotic sentences.
The Danger Zone
25% and Above
High percentages require immediate and thorough revision. You must use reliable similarity checking software to pinpoint the exact flagged paragraphs and completely rewrite them before your final deadline.
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