What is the Scribbr Self-Plagiarism Checker?

The Scribbr Self-Plagiarism Checker is a unique plagiarism checker that allows you to customize the sources you check.

Sources you can add to the Self-Plagiarism Checker include:

Your own past work
Unpublished work from your fellow students
Unpublished PDFs
Internet pages (copied and pasted directly into the checker)

Frequently asked questions: Self-Plagiarism Checker Landing Page

How can I add sources to the Scribbr Self-Plagiarism Checker?: It’s easy! You can add sources to the Scribbr Self-Plagiarism Checker in the following formats:

.pdf files

.docx or .doc files

.txt files

Note that if a document has a different file format from those listed above, we recommend converting it to .pdf or .docx.

You can also copy any text passages (e.g., from a website) directly into the checker.
What is the difference between the Scribbr Plagiarism Checker and the Scribbr Self-Plagiarism Checker?: The Scribbr Plagiarism Checker uses the best software and compares your work against a database with billions of sources. If you purchase a plagiarism check, a self-plagiarism check is included.

The Scribbr Self-Plagiarism Checker uses sources that you upload yourself, such as previously submitted work or the work of your peers. Copying or paraphrasing too closely from unpublished works is still plagiarism, and it’s easy to do accidentally.

Types of editing	Available at Scribbr?
Proofreading Correction of superficial mistakes, such as typos, misspellings, punctuation errors and consistency errors.	Yes! This is the “proofreading” in Scribbr’s standard service. It can only be selected in combination with editing.
Copy editing Focus on grammar, syntax, style, tone and the conventions of the field. The editor also considers the internal logic of the text and flags any obvious contradictions.	Yes! This is the “editing” in Scribbr’s standard service. It can only be selected in combination with proofreading.
Line editing Focus on language, style, concision and choices. The editor helps you strengthen your story, polish your sentences and ensure that your use of language drives home your ideas.	Yes! Select the Structure Check and Clarity Check to receive a comprehensive edit equivalent to a line edit.
Developmental editing (i.e. content editing, substantive editing) This is the first step of the editing process and applies to very early drafts. The editor helps you structure your ideas, decide what story to tell and find direction for your writing.	No. This kind of editing involves heavy rewriting and restructuring. Our editors cannot help with this.

Types of editing

Available at Scribbr?

Proofreading
Correction of superficial mistakes, such as typos, misspellings, punctuation errors and consistency errors.

Yes!
This is the “proofreading” in Scribbr’s standard service. It can only be selected in combination with editing.

Copy editing
Focus on grammar, syntax, style, tone and the conventions of the field. The editor also considers the internal logic of the text and flags any obvious contradictions.

Yes!
This is the “editing” in Scribbr’s standard service. It can only be selected in combination with proofreading.

Line editing
Focus on language, style, concision and choices. The editor helps you strengthen your story, polish your sentences and ensure that your use of language drives home your ideas.

Yes!
Select the Structure Check and Clarity Check to receive a comprehensive edit equivalent to a line edit.

Developmental editing (i.e. content editing, substantive editing)
This is the first step of the editing process and applies to very early drafts. The editor helps you structure your ideas, decide what story to tell and find direction for your writing.

No.
This kind of editing involves heavy rewriting and restructuring. Our editors cannot help with this.

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