FREKUM WRITES Blog
32+ in-depth guides on Turnitin, AI detection, plagiarism, citations, and academic writing — written for students and researchers.
AI Detection
How to Reduce Turnitin AI Score (Proven 9-Step Method)
Nine actionable steps for lowering your Turnitin AI detection score without losing your voice.
How Turnitin Detects ChatGPT (and Other AI Writing)
Turnitin's AI detector was built specifically to catch ChatGPT-style writing. Here is how it works, what it flags, and how accurate it really is.
How Accurate Is Turnitin's AI Detection? (Real Numbers)
Turnitin claims 98% accuracy on AI detection. Here is what that number really means — and where false positives still happen.
What Triggers AI Detection in Writing (Even When It's Yours)
The specific writing patterns that trigger AI detection — even in original human work. How to write in ways that read as human.
Academic Writing
How to Write a Thesis Statement (With Real Examples)
A great thesis statement is specific, arguable, and previews your paper's structure. Learn the formula and see examples that actually work.
Dissertation Writing Guide — Step by Step from Proposal to Defense
A practical dissertation writing guide covering proposal, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and defense preparation.
How to Write a Research Proposal That Gets Approved
A step-by-step guide to writing a research proposal for PhD, Master's, or grant applications. Structure, examples, and common mistakes.
Literature Review Writing Tips — From Summaries to Real Synthesis
A literature review that reads as summaries loses marks. Learn how to synthesize sources, group by theme, and identify the gap for your research.
Essay Writing Structure — Introduction, Body, Conclusion Done Right
A structural guide to essays that actually score well: strong hooks, thesis-driven paragraphs, and conclusions that argue rather than repeat.
Case Study Writing Format — Business, Nursing, Legal (IRAC)
How to write a case study in business, nursing, and legal formats. Structure, frameworks (SWOT, PESTLE, IRAC), and evidence-based recommendations.
How to Write a Research Question (SMART + FINER Frameworks)
A research question that is too broad kills a thesis before it starts. Use SMART and FINER to scope a question you can actually answer.
Academic Writing Tone and Style — Rules That Actually Matter
Academic writing has a specific tone — formal, precise, evidence-driven. Here are the style rules that actually affect your grade.
Applications
SOP Writing Guide for Graduate School (Master's & PhD)
A practical guide to writing a Statement of Purpose that admissions committees actually read. Structure, hooks, and mistakes to avoid.
Personal Statement Tips for UK & International Universities
How to write a UCAS-style personal statement that stands out. Structure, tone, and the specific mistakes UK admissions tutors call out.
Career
Citations
APA 7 Citation Guide for Students (With Examples)
Quick, correct APA 7 citation examples for journal articles, books, chapters, websites, and AI tools. In-text and reference list rules.
MLA 9 Formatting Rules — Quick Reference for Students
MLA 9th edition formatting for essays and Works Cited pages. In-text citations, block quotes, headings, and margins.
Harvard Referencing Guide — In-Text, Reference List, Common Cases
A practical Harvard referencing guide covering in-text citations, reference list format, and the common cases students get wrong.
How to Cite ChatGPT in APA 7 and MLA 9
The official APA 7 and MLA 9 rules for citing ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI-generated content. In-text and reference examples.
How to Cite Sources Correctly — Every Style, Every Source Type
A practical citation guide covering the source types students forget: podcasts, YouTube videos, tweets, ChatGPT, and interviews.
Editing
Paraphrasing
Plagiarism
How to Check Plagiarism Online for Free (and the Limits of Free Checkers)
Free plagiarism checkers can help — but they miss what Turnitin catches. Here is how to use them well and when to run a real Turnitin similarity check.
Turnitin vs Grammarly Plagiarism Checker: Which One Should You Trust?
Turnitin and Grammarly both offer plagiarism detection, but they scan very different sources. Here is what each one actually catches — and misses.
Best Plagiarism Checker for Students in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
We compare the plagiarism checkers students actually use in 2026 — Turnitin, Grammarly, Quetext, and Copyscape — and where each one fits.
How to Avoid Plagiarism in Academic Writing (7 Practical Rules)
Seven practical rules that prevent accidental plagiarism — from paraphrasing correctly to managing your notes and citations.
Publishing
Journal Paper Submission Checklist (Pre-Submit in 20 Minutes)
A pre-submission checklist that catches the common mistakes journal editors reject on desk review. Format, ethics, figures, and cover letter.
Abstract Writing Guide — The 250-Word Sales Pitch of Your Paper
A great abstract sells your paper to editors, reviewers, and readers. Use the IMRaD formula and finish with impact.
Turnitin
Understanding Turnitin Reports: What Green, Yellow & Red Mean
A complete guide to reading Turnitin similarity color bands and AI detection scores.
What Is a Good Turnitin Similarity Score? (Percentages Explained)
Is 15% a good Turnitin score? What about 25%? Here is what similarity percentages actually mean and what most universities accept.
10 Common Turnitin Mistakes Students Make (and How to Avoid Them)
The ten most common Turnitin mistakes that get students in trouble — from accidental self-plagiarism to submitting to the wrong repository setting.
Non-Repository vs Repository Turnitin: What's the Difference?
What does non-repository mean in Turnitin, and why does it matter for your final submission? Plain explanation with real examples.