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Prove Your Authorship with Mentafy‘s Version History Scan

Write your assignment in a cloud-based tool like Google Docs or MS Word (OneDrive) and submit the final version through Mentafy’s Version History Scan. You receive an Authorship Report that validates your writing process and originality.

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What will you get?

Comprehensive Analysis

Mentafy’s Version History Scan analyzes the saved changes in your document from cloud-based writing tools. It shows how your document evolved over time, highlighting important writing patterns and ensuring transparency.

Concise Report

Receive a report with an overview of your writing stats, highlighting any unusual patterns. It shows the percentage of flagged text and the length of your revisions.

Advanced Authorship Report

For those seeking a more detailed analysis, explore the In-Document View for in-depth insights. Understand your document's evolution with detailed data points and writing patterns that can help you refine and improve your writing process.

Benefits

Prove Your Authorship

Make sure your assignment shows the real process you followed, whether working alone or in a group. Clearly separate your own work from any cited or AI-generated content.

Ensure Authenticity

Use data to show your writing process and support academic integrity. This helps build trust with your educators, proving that your work is authentic and showing clear progress in your assignments.

Gain Long-Term Insights

Better understand your writing habits over time. By recognizing your strengths and areas to improve, you can make smart changes to improve your writing process and skills.

For more on improving your writing, visit our Writing Support page.

How does it work?

Submit Your Document

Upload your submission directly in your Mentafy account or use the provided submission link by your teacher.

Automated Scan

Mentafy analyzes the document’s full revision history (metadata only - deleted content is not visible).

Authorship Report Generation

Receive a structured overview of your writing process, with general analytics and source alerts to improve your text.

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Review Your Report

Assess your writing activity and verify authorship. For deeper insights, explore the In-Document View.

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FAQ

Find quick answers to common questions below and enjoy your experience with us!
If you need further assistance, check our FAQ or contact support.

What is the Version History Scan?

It’s an automated tool that reviews the entire revision history of your document (e.g., from Google Docs) and generates a detailed report of your writing process, verifying your work’s originality.

Why do I need to share my document’s version history?

Sharing your full version history helps prove that your work evolved through a genuine writing process, supporting fairness and integrity in academic evaluations.

What prerequisites do I need for submission?

Your document must be written in a cloud-based tool with autosave enabled (e.g., Google Docs or MS Word with OneDrive). Version history should be intact to ensure a complete analysis.

How do I submit my assignment via my teacher’s link?

Simply write your assignment in a supported cloud-based tool, ensure the version history is enabled, and submit your final document through the unique link provided by your teacher.

How do I get a scan if I didn’t use my teacher’s link?

If you didn’t receive a submission link but want to analyze your work, register with Mentafy and upload your document directly. The Version History Scan will review your revision history and generate a report.

What are the benefits of using this tool?

The Authorship Report not only confirms the authenticity of your work but also offers insights into your writing process, helping you track your progress and improve your skills. For a detailed Authorship Report, start your writing assignment directly from the beginning in Mentafy, so nothing will get lost and you’ll have a complete overview. To find out more, go to Writing Support with Mentafy.

Is my privacy protected during this process?

Yes. Mentafy only analyzes relevant metadata from your document’s revision history - deleted content is not visible, and no keylogging occurs. Your data is used strictly for verification purposes, ensuring a secure and transparent review.