Q. Is there a way I can check to see whether a paper has plagiarized content?

There are  automated tools to help you check your paper for duplicated content but the best way to check for plagiarism is to know what plagiarism is and how to prevent it 

Learn more here at the XULA library guide and learn more here about how the automated tools work 

What is Plagiarism ? Why is it important ?

Please check out this guide on Academic Integrity and Plagiarism 

https://xula.libguides.com/plagiarism

Also check out Purdue University's PurdueOwl information on how to use plagiarism checkers responsibly 

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_paper_checkers_responsibly.html

There are  several free  automated tools that allow you to check your papers .

(Please note that some provide a free check but  offer more services with paid personal accounts )

https://www.grammarly.com/plagiarism-checker

www.easybib.com

www.chegg.com

Always remember to reach out to your XULA Librarian for help 

Please contact the library via our email at  ask@xula.libanswers.com or by calling 504-520-7311