iThenticate is a web-based software platform used by the NSF, NIH, CDC, Dept. of Energy and high impact factor journals for plagiarism detection.
The utility generates a similarity score, representing text that matches their database. Each agency or journal, sets their score threshold for what they consider questionable similarity; if the threshold is reached, the proposal or manuscript undergoes alleged plagiarism review, may be outright rejected, and/or penalties assessed. The process is far from perfect, but given the rapid adoption of this and other plagiarism detection practices, this screening is one to which academics must adapt.
Procedure
To aid scholars/researchers and ensure compliance with research integrity, UMKC faculty, staff or students may submit their request for an iThenticate account to the UMKC Pre Award Office at any time.
To request your own iThenticate login please fill out the form below.
Please contact the Pre Award office with any questions regarding the iThenticate process.
