Plagiarism check

Hey everyone!
I’m working on an assignment and I want to make sure it's plagiarism-free before I submit it. Does anyone know a good way or tool I can use to check for plagiarism? Preferably something reliable and student-friendly. Thanks in advance!

Why do you need to check this, I don't understand. You surely know if you've plagiarised or not. You know if you've cited or not. What is the value in this?

Why do you need to check this, I don't understand. You surely know if you've plagiarised or not. You know if you've cited or not. What is the value in this?

Hey @gjd800 , totally get where you're coming from - most people do know whether they've copied something or not. But sometimes plagiarism can happen accidentally, like if you've paraphrased too closely or miss a citation by mistake. Uni plagarism checkers can be a bit sensitive, so even small issues can flag up.
It's not about trusting yourself, it's more about being careful. Loads of students double-check just for peace of mind. 🙂
Hope this helps, Innaya
MMU student rep x

You’re basically checking your work against others

For what reason?

Thank you for your perspective I appreciate your experience and understand where you're coming from. I agree that in most academic environments, a single missed reference is usually treated with some degree of understanding, especially when it’s clearly accidental. My concern isn’t so much about punitive outcomes, but more about maintaining clarity and transparency in my own work. Even if the risk is minimal, I’d rather err on the side of caution and uphold the standards I set for myself.
Also, some university systems now provide access to plagiarism-checking tools for students, precisely because we’re all often working with the same pool of journals, books, and resources. It’s easy to unintentionally mirror phrasing or structure, so I see it as a safeguard as much as anything else. I know it might seem excessive, but for me, it’s about being thorough and accountable. I do genuinely value your insight, though it’s helpful to hear how these situations are approached in practice.