ANR Learning and Development

Ithenticate

Similarity Checking in Writing

UC ANR is committed to delivering the high-quality original research, programmatic content, and publications that Californians have come to trust from our organization. To support and promote a culture of excellence and self-learning, UC ANR has partnered with iThenticate, a resource for academic authors preparing to submit academic writing for publication.

  • Please read the entire page before you access the iThenticate link below. 

iThenticate is a web-based originality-checking tool that flags similarities in writing and identifies incomplete/improper citations. The tool is a helpful resource in identifying potential issues early in the publication process. Adoption of this tool will help to ensure the originality and quality of our academic work and protect our research and institutional integrity.

Submissions through iThenticate are made by the author of the work only and are not intended for use by second-party individuals to check originality.

Written material submitted for similarity detection through iThenticate is not saved or indexed in any other database.

UC ANR User Guidelines for Using iThenticate

  • Only use iThenticate for UC writing
  • Submissions through iThenticate are made by the authors and co-authors of documents only
  • The tool is not to be used by second-party individuals to check originality
  • iThenticate is a text-matching service intended for your learning and coaching. A subject matter expert is required to review other relevant resources, such as proper use of citations, summarizing texts, paraphrasing, and quoting.
  • Utilization of this product will not lead to disciplinary action for any employee. 
  • iThenticate may flag text sections that are not genuinely problematic. Carefully review highlighted passages and understand the limitations of the program.
  • iThenticate reports are not safety blankets. It can be a useful guide, but it does not prevent plagiarism or source misuse.
  • UC ANR has a limited number of document uploads; please be mindful of the quantity and size of your document uploads.
  • All employees must follow the appropriate conduct guidelines.

By using iThenticate via the UC ANR log-in, the user confirms adherence to these user guidelines.

Using iThenticate

1.         Submit your document

  • When uploading files and creating folders, please use the following naming convention: Year_Author Last Name_Short Title_File Version
  • NOTE that written material submitted for similarity detection through iThenticate is not saved or indexed in any other database.

2.         View your similarity report

3.         Understand your similarity report

4.         Adjust your similarity report settings

iThenticate Similarity Reports Training (UCD Box) for UC ANR 

Related Resources

Accessing iThenticate

UC ANR employees can access iThenticate using their UC ANR Single Sign On (SSO)

For questions about accessing or using iThenticate, contact:
Kathryn Stein, Project manager -  Kathryn.stein@ucop.edu