PaperRater

PaperRater is a cloud-based writing tool that reviews pasted or uploaded text for grammar, spelling and plagiarism. It needs no sign-up or download, and results usually arrive within seconds.

What PaperRater offers

• Grammar and spelling check — finds mistakes so they can be corrected before a paper is submitted.
• Plagiarism detection — compares text against a very large collection of documents.
• Automated scoring — assigns an automatic score to the writing.
• Writing resources — articles explain grammar points, such as laying versus lying and participle phrases.

Who it works with

The tool is written mainly for students preparing essays and papers, and users can paste text or upload a file and request a report.

Key facts

• Method: Artificial intelligence and data science
• Access: Free online version, no download