The Authenticity Checker is an AI-powered tool designed to help educators analyze student writing for patterns commonly found in AI-generated text.
Whether you're reviewing a rough draft, checking for originality, or teaching students about responsible AI use, this tool provides quick insights to support your instructional decisions.
What Can the Authenticity Checker Do?
The Authenticity Checker:
Analyzes writing for word choices, sentence structure, and language patterns typical of AI-generated content
Flags potential AI-generated text to support discussions around academic integrity
Helps educators make informed judgments about the authenticity of student work
Offers a quick, user-friendly way to review both typed and uploaded samples
Perfect for conferences, writing workshops, or as part of your revision workflow, the tool saves time and fosters conversations about originality and writing ownership.
Using the Tool
Type or paste the text you want to analyze in the "Text to Analyze" box. Alternatively, you can also click "Upload File" to select a document from your device. Be sure that the text is at least 600 characters.
Once your text is ready, click "Analyze".
💡Tip! Use this tool as part of a conversation about digital literacy and responsible use of AI. If you're unsure how to interpret the results or how to respond, use HMH Assist (on the left) for follow-up suggestions and ideas.
What's Next?
Review the analysis results to identify writing that may include AI-generated language.
Use the insights provided to guide feedback or initiate a discussion with the student.
Chat with HMH Assist for ideas on how to respond, teach revision strategies, or follow up with classroom activities.
Use the information to inform instruction, not as a final judgment—combine it with your professional insight and understanding of your students' writing habits.