0% Similarity on Turnitin: Good News or a Problem?
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0% similarity means Turnitin found no matching text. Usually that's simply good news, but in some cases a marker will ask why.
When 0% is normal
- Short, original reflective writing.
- Strict filters (bibliography, quotes, small matches excluded).
When 0% raises questions
- A long, referenced paper with zero matches.
- Text pasted as images or a scanned PDF (images aren't checked).
- Character tricks: Turnitin's integrity flags look for these.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 0% similarity on Turnitin good?
Usually it simply means nothing matched. For short, original work that's normal.
Can 0% be suspicious?
For long, heavily referenced work, yes; check the file was readable and filters are reasonable.
Does 0% similarity mean 0% AI?
No. They're separate reports.
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