What is Paper Similarity and How to Check It

Actually, when writing a paper, besides the format, the most important aspect is the paper’s similarity. So what exactly is paper similarity? Some people might still not know. Next, let me explain what paper similarity means and where you can check it.

1. What is Paper Similarity?

Paper similarity actually refers to what we usually call the paper’s duplication rate, which is crucial when writing a paper. Regardless of the type of paper, duplication checking is required before the paper defense. If the similarity does not meet the regulations set by the school and the teacher, the paper cannot proceed to defense and must be revised accordingly. Moreover, if the revisions are not submitted by the deadline set by the school, the paper will either be unable to proceed to defense or the defense will be postponed, which can be very troublesome. Each school has different regulations regarding paper similarity, so it’s important to check your school’s specific requirements when writing your paper. In any case, ensuring the originality of your paper is very important.

2. Where to Check Paper Similarity?

Typically, most students use CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) to check paper duplication, and 95% of schools nationwide also recommend that students use CNKI to check paper similarity. However, the CNKI system is not open to individuals, so students who want to check their papers can only do so at the school library, which is very inconvenient for many. Additionally, CNKI charges relatively high fees, making it less suitable for students with financial difficulties or those who need to check their papers multiple times. You can use the Quillbot paper duplication checking system. The authority and accuracy of this system’s duplication check results are the same as CNKI’s. Although this system is not free, its fees are much lower than CNKI’s, making it more suitable for students with financial constraints or those who need to check their papers multiple times.