Turnitin plagiarism detection rate is 64%! 8 Methods to Reduce Repetition Rate in Papers

Method 1: Synonym Replacement Method

Synonym replacement is a commonly used method to reduce repetition rate. It involves replacing some repeated words with their synonyms to achieve the goal of lowering the repetition rate of the article. When conducting synonym replacement, the following points should be noted:

• Ensure that the replaced word has the same meaning as the original word, and the meaning of the article must not be altered.
• Ensure that the replaced word conforms to the context and style of the article, and avoid being rigid or inappropriate.
• Pay attention to the frequency and importance of words: retain key words in the article and delete unnecessary ones.
• Do not use overly obscure or incomprehensible words; ensure the readability and comprehensibility of the article. Synonym replacement can be done with the help of online synonym dictionaries or professional repetition reduction software. However, it should be noted that synonym replacement is not the only method for reducing repetition rate, and other methods should also be combined for article repetition reduction.

Method 2: Word Expansion Method

CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) paper similarity detection system identifies plagiarism when there are 13 consecutive identical Chinese characters. We can insert words whenever this threshold is reached to disrupt its plagiarism detection. The word expansion method involves appropriately adding words such as adjectives, conjunctions, and adverbs to the article to make it more comprehensive and clear. However, it should be noted that the word expansion method is not the only way to reduce the repetition rate, and it needs to be used in combination with other methods.

Method 3: Deletion Method

In a paper, repetitive, redundant, and meaningless content often appears, and all such content can be deleted. Some paragraphs may contain information that has already been mentioned earlier, or include excessive descriptions or modifiers—these can all be removed. When deleting content, you can first list the parts that need to be retained, then compare them one by one, and delete the redundant parts.

Method 4: Citation Labeling Method

Even if citations are labeled correctly, they will still be included in the repetition rate. Therefore, when citing, you must not directly copy the original content, nor directly translate English content into Chinese. Instead, you should rephrase the cited content in your own words.

Method 5: Simplification Method

When writing, we sometimes use overly complex sentences or words to express ideas, which makes the article lengthy and difficult for readers to understand. In such cases, we can choose simpler and more concise ways to complete the writing. In addition, we should also ensure conciseness and accuracy in terms of language.

Method 6: Paragraph Optimization Method

Bulky paragraph structure is one of the reasons for a lengthy paper. We can achieve the goal of shortening the paper by streamlining paragraphs—for example, merging similar paragraphs, or converting cumbersome details into footnotes.

Method 7: Chart Method

For content that cannot be paraphrased into text or for which no rewrite method can be found, you can convert this part of the content into a table. Note: This method should not be used unless it is a last resort.

Method 8: Sentence Structure Reconstruction Method

Overly complex sentence structures can make an article lengthy. We can reduce the repetition rate by changing the sentence structure—for instance, splitting some complex long sentences into short ones, or converting passive sentences into active sentences.