Source Identification
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Undergraduate Dissertation Guide
What Similarity Percentage Is Acceptable for an Undergraduate Dissertation?
There is no single acceptable similarity percentage for all undergraduate dissertations. Thresholds and assessment rules may vary between universities, faculties and degree programmes. The percentage should be interpreted alongside the matching passages and sources identified.
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Checking
academic
documents
involves
identifying
sources
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assessing
the accuracy
of the quotations
used.
The system
distinguishes
legislative text
from
word-for-word translations
and
similar passages
identified
in academic sources.
The results
are presented
in a clear report
that helps you
assess the level of similarity
in your document.
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Quotation identified
Legislative text detected
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Identifying Textual Matches
Intelligent Analysis
Sources Checked
1,248
Passages Analysed
86
Status
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Why VERITAS
Why Is There No Universal Similarity Threshold for Undergraduate Dissertations?
Each institution may set its own similarity checking rules. Two dissertations with the same percentage can also present very different situations: one may contain properly attributed quotations and legislative text, while the other may include substantial passages reproduced without attribution.
Recognising Quotations
Attributed quotations and translated quotations are distinguished from passages flagged for potential plagiarism review.
Word-for-Word Translations
The system can identify Romanian passages translated from English, even when the wording does not appear directly in Romanian-language sources.
Automatic Source Classification
The system automatically distinguishes scholarly publications, legislation, standards and official documentation to support more precise similarity analysis.
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Receive a clear PDF report with similarity percentages, sources, explanations and colour-coded text.
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Academic Similarity Checking
How Should You Interpret Your Results Before Submission?
Review the sources associated with each passage, your quotations and paraphrasing, and your faculty's requirements. An overall score does not replace a detailed review of the passages that contributed to the similarity percentage.
If your institution specifies a similarity threshold, you must comply with it. The nature of the textual matches identified in your document remains important as well.
You can use our undergraduate dissertation checking page or first learn how to read a Similarity Report.
Understanding the Similarity Percentage
What Does the Similarity Percentage Mean in an Undergraduate Dissertation?
The similarity percentage indicates how much of your document was matched to passages in the sources identified by the system. It is an indicator to support your review, rather than an automatic finding of plagiarism. The Similarity Report is informational and does not constitute an official determination of plagiarism.
Two dissertations with the same overall percentage may present very different situations. In one, the matches may come largely from properly attributed quotations, common expressions or legislative text. In another, they may involve passages whose citations or paraphrasing need review.
How Can You Address Textual Similarity Before Submitting Your Dissertation?
Focus on reviewing flagged passages rather than artificially lowering a percentage. Check that borrowed ideas are attributed to their sources, quotations are clearly marked and paraphrases use your own wording while preserving the source's meaning.
Before submission, consult your faculty's or university's regulations for any specific requirements. To check your document, use our undergraduate dissertation checking page. You can also explore how to interpret a Similarity Report, the difference between similarity and plagiarism and our guide to checking your work before submission. If your document is ready, you can start the online similarity check.
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