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How to Use AI Detection and Plagiarism Tools

Review instructions for the use of AI Detection and Plagiarism Tools when submitting group work projects to ensure alignment with the academic integrity policy.

Written by Kate Porter

Use of AI Detection and Plagiarism Tools

To maintain a high standard of academic honesty and rigor all group work assignments are run through professional plagiarism and AI detection software. The software generates two reports, one shows the match between the submitted paper as compared to a database of peer-reviewed journals, textbooks, internet resources, etc. as well as prior submissions created by other students at WQU or from other institutions. The second report highlights AI usage including but not limited to generative, refinement, translation, editing or grammar AI modification. Before the submission deadline, you can generate and download these reports and assist in any revisions for your final paper submitted for grading to ensure it aligns with the University policies and expectations. Your instructors and the University administrators have access to the reports, and they will use these as one tool to assist with grading and to properly apply the academic integrity policy, academic policy on the use of AI and penalties.
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How to Review the Detection Reports

In order to create and view the detection reports you must:

  1. Navigate to the group work assignment submission page

  2. Upload the required PDF file as outlined in the submission instructions.
    ​Note: the assignment also requires you upload a ZIP folder, but the detection reports will only analyze the PDF report.

  3. Submit the PDF

  4. Select "View Report" Button
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  5. Review the pop-up message to see both a plagiarism and AI detection percentage score.
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  6. Select "Open Copyleaks Report" button to review the report in detail

  7. Review the report in detail. There are two reports to review, Matched Test and Ai Content.
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    1. For the AI report, note the purple box to the right side. AI Source Match will show what generative AI sources were used, if any and AI phrases will detect AI influence to edit, refine, or adjust work.

    2. Light purple typically indicates translation or grammar tools, and layers of dark purple phrases typically indicates AI refinement or sentence modifications.

  8. Ensure your submission is below the 20% threshold to avoid any penalties.

  9. You can upload a submission up to 3 times total.

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