How to use Similarity Checker in Microsoft Word
TLDRThe video tutorial demonstrates how to utilize the Similarity Checker feature in Microsoft Word, which is particularly useful for students to avoid unintentional plagiarism and ensure proper citation of sources. The feature is accessible through the 'Editor' tool on the Home tab in Word for the web and is part of the A3 or A5 Microsoft 365 subscriptions. The process involves pasting text from sources like encyclopedia Britannica and Wikipedia into a Word document, then using the Similarity Checker to identify content that matches online sources. The tool offers to add in-text citations in various styles, such as MLA and Chicago, and allows users to copy full citations for creating a bibliography. The video emphasizes the importance of students using this tool as an independent practice before submitting their work.
Takeaways
- 📚 Use the similarity checker in Microsoft Word to ensure your writing is original and properly cited.
- 💡 The feature is available in Word for the web and is part of the editor tool.
- 🚫 Note that this feature is only available with A3 or A5 Microsoft 365 subscriptions, not with the A1 subscription.
- 📝 Start by creating a new Word document and writing your paper, including pasting content from sources like encyclopedias or Wikipedia.
- 🔍 Turn on the similarity checker from the Home tab to check for matches with online sources.
- 📊 Editor provides a scoring system and suggests corrections and refinements to your text.
- 📌 The similarity checker highlights text that matches online sources, helping you identify potential plagiarism.
- ✅ Easily add in-text citations with the default MLA style or choose a different citation style like Chicago.
- 🔵 The text with added citations is highlighted in green to indicate it has been checked for similarity.
- 📋 Copy full citations to include in your bibliography for a complete reference list.
- 🎓 This tool is particularly useful for students to practice academic integrity and avoid unintentional plagiarism.
- 📢 Subscribe to the channel for more quick tip videos on using Microsoft Word features.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the Word Similarity Checker in Microsoft Word?
-The Word Similarity Checker is designed to help students independently check their written work for potential instances of plagiarism or forgotten citations by comparing their text against online sources.
Is the Similarity Checker feature available in all Microsoft 365 subscriptions?
-No, the Similarity Checker is only available with A3 or A5 Microsoft 365 subscriptions. It is not available in the A1 subscription.
How do you access the Similarity Checker in Microsoft Word for the web?
-In Word for the web, you can access the Similarity Checker by going to the Home tab and finding it on the right side under the 'Editor' feature.
What does the Similarity Checker do when it finds a similarity in a document?
-When the Similarity Checker finds a similarity, it provides an option to add an in-text citation and highlights the checked area in green.
Can you change the citation style used by the Similarity Checker?
-Yes, you can change the citation style from the default MLA to other styles such as Chicago within the Similarity Checker.
How does the Similarity Checker help in creating a bibliography?
-The Similarity Checker allows you to copy the full citation, which can then be pasted into your bibliography section, providing a properly cited source.
What is the role of the 'Editor' in Microsoft Word?
-The 'Editor' in Microsoft Word provides scoring and suggestions for corrections and refinements in the text, as well as the Similarity Check feature.
Is there a specific topic the video script is focusing on for the demonstration of the Similarity Checker?
-Yes, the video script demonstrates the use of the Similarity Checker by writing a paper on the Amazon rainforest.
How does the Similarity Checker use Bing in its process?
-The Similarity Checker uses Bing to search the web for exact matches of the content in the document, ensuring that there are no instances of inadvertent plagiarism.
What is the importance of using the Similarity Checker for students?
-The Similarity Checker is an independent practice tool for students to ensure the originality of their work and to learn about proper citation before submitting their documents.
How does the video script suggest students should use the Similarity Checker?
-The video script encourages students to use the Similarity Checker as a part of their writing process to check their documents for potential plagiarism and to practice adding citations.
What is the additional feature that replaced the spellchecking button in Word for the web?
-The spellchecking button in Word for the web has been replaced with a next-generation spellchecking tool called 'Editor'.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to Word Similarity Checker
The video begins with an introduction to the Word Similarity Checker, a tool designed for Word for the web and part of the Editor feature. It is particularly useful for students who want to ensure their work does not unintentionally plagiarize or lack proper citations. The presenter explains that this feature is only available for A3 or A5 M 365 subscriptions, not for the basic A1 subscription. The video then demonstrates how to start a new Word document and proceed with writing a paper on the Amazon rainforest, including adding an image and sourcing content from encyclopedia Britannica and Wikipedia.
🔍 Using the Similarity Checker and Citation Features
After preparing the paper, the presenter turns on the Similarity Checker, which is located on the Home tab in Word for the web. The Editor tool, which includes next-generation spellchecking, also provides a scoring system. The Similarity Checker searches the web using Bing to find exact matches of the content, helping to prevent plagiarism. The video shows how to add in-text citations with default MLA style and how to change it to Chicago style if needed. It also demonstrates how to copy the full citation for inclusion in a bibliography, thus ensuring proper academic referencing.
🎓 Encouraging Student Use and Subscription Reminder
The presenter encourages students to use the Similarity Checker as an independent practice before submitting their documents. They remind viewers that the feature is exclusive to A3 or A5 subscriptions and not available in the A1 subscription. The video concludes with a call to action, asking viewers to like the video if they found it useful and to subscribe to the channel for more quick tip videos. The presenter also mentions the importance of subscribing and enabling notifications to stay updated with new content.
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Keywords
💡Similarity Checker
💡Microsoft Word
💡Plagiarism
💡Citations
💡MLA Style
💡Chicago Style
💡Bing
💡Editor
💡A3 or A5 Subscriptions
💡Academic Integrity
💡Bibliography
Highlights
Demonstration of using the word similarity checker in Microsoft Word for the web and part of the editor.
The feature helps students check their work for inadvertent plagiarism or missing citations.
Similarity checker is available only with A3 or A5 Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
Creating a new Word document to write a paper on the Amazon rainforest.
Pasting content from encyclopedia Britannica and Wikipedia into the document.
Formatting the text and preparing the paper for similarity check.
Accessing the similarity checker from the Home tab in Word.
Editor provides a scoring system for the document's content.
Similarity check searches the web for exact matches of the document's content.
Adding in-text citations with default MLA style or customizing to other styles like Chicago.
The citation is added and highlighted in green to indicate it has been checked.
Copying the full citation for inclusion in a bibliography.
Similarity checking is encouraged as an independent practice for students before submission.
The feature is not available in A1 subscriptions.
Encouraging viewers to like the video if they found it useful.
Invitation to subscribe to the channel for the latest quick tip videos.
Notification bell ring for viewers to stay updated with new video releases.