Plagiarism Check

For Jurnal Seuramoe Pendidikan Aceh, authors are required to ensure that their submitted manuscripts are free of plagiarism. The journal conducts plagiarism checks using tools like Turnitin to ensure that all articles are original and properly cite the work of others.

Here are the steps that authors should follow to avoid plagiarism and maintain academic integrity:

1. Original Work

• Ensure that your manuscript presents original research or ideas.
• Avoid copying and pasting text from sources. Paraphrase the information and provide proper citation for any ideas or text taken from other works.

2. Proper Citation

• Cite all references accurately, whether direct quotes or paraphrased content.
• Follow the APA citation style (7th edition) for in-text citations and references at the end of the manuscript.
• For direct quotes, use quotation marks and include page numbers for specific references.

3. Use of Turnitin

• Before submission, it is recommended that authors run their manuscript through Turnitin or another plagiarism detection tool to check for similarity.
• Ensure that the similarity index is within an acceptable range (usually below 25%). If the manuscript exceeds this threshold, authors should revise it to reduce overlap with other published works.

4. Ethical Writing

• Avoid self-plagiarism by ensuring that content from previously published works is not reused without proper citation.
• If you are reusing content (e.g., from a previous paper), provide a clear citation and explain how it contributes to the current work.

5. During the Review Process

• If the manuscript is found to have significant plagiarism during the peer review or editorial process, the journal may reject the manuscript or ask for revisions.

By adhering to these guidelines and conducting a Turnitin plagiarism check before submission, authors help maintain the credibility and academic integrity of the journal.