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iThenticate
The Similarity Report
The iThenticate similarity report is generated after a review of a submission. Submission may hatch and score against a number of resources. It is normal for the report to contain multiple matches, especially if HSC standardized language, quotations, and references are used. iThenticate's Similarity Report is part of the review process and varying degrees of matching will be acceptable depending on the type of submission.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has established the following guidelines in regards to text matching percentages provided by the similarity report.
| Text Matching Percent | Deemed Risk | Proposal Submission Status |
|---|---|---|
| <25% | Low | Submit as is |
| 26%-35% | Medium | May require minor revisions |
| 36%-50% | High | Will require revision prior to submission |
| >50% | Excessive | Will require major revision prior to submission to an external funding agency |
The following links are provided as guidance on plagiarism, research misconduct, and acceptable AI use.
Research Misconduct Definitions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | grants.nih.gov