Yes, iThenticate can be used for free, but this access is typically provided through specific institutions to their affiliated members. It is not generally available as a free service to the public directly from iThenticate.
Eligibility for Free Access
For instance, iThenticate is available free of charge to faculty, staff, and graduate students at Missouri S&T. This means if you are affiliated with an institution that subscribes to iThenticate and offers it as a service to its community, you may be able to use it without personal cost.
Here's a breakdown of who might receive free access through institutional provisions:
| User Group | Availability through Institutions | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| University Faculty | Often provided | Free |
| University Staff | Often provided | Free |
| Graduate Students | Often provided | Free |
| Researchers | Often provided | Free |
To determine if you have free access, you should check with your university library, research support office, or IT services department. They can provide information on whether iThenticate is included in their institutional subscriptions and how to access it. For example, Missouri S&T outlines its iThenticate service for its users on its IT services page.
What is iThenticate?
iThenticate is a widely used plagiarism detection software designed primarily for researchers, publishers, and academic institutions. Its main purpose is to help ensure the originality of written work by comparing submitted documents against a vast database of academic papers, publications, and web content. It generates a "similarity report" highlighting passages that match existing sources, aiding in the identification of potential plagiarism or unintentional duplication.
