INTERPRETING RESULTS
AI detection false positives: how to review a flagged result
A practical review process when an AI checker flags writing you believe was written by a person.
A false positive occurs when human writing is flagged as AI-generated. A flag calls for review, not an automatic conclusion about misconduct. Keep the report, read the passage and gather relevant evidence of the writing process.
Keep the detector in its proper role
Turnitin advises treating its AI-writing result as one piece of information alongside the educator’s knowledge and institutional policy, rather than a definitive answer on its own.
Source: Turnitin: How should I review the AI Writing report? ↗
Build a factual account of the writing process
Our suggested checklist is to identify the exact passages at issue and collect the materials that already exist. Do not fabricate drafts or edit timestamps.
- Retain the submitted file and original report.
- Collect outlines, research notes, cited sources and version history.
- Describe any permitted assistance or tools accurately.
- Ask which policy applies and what review or appeal process is available.
A second checker is not a verdict either
If you seek another detector’s view, keep it labelled separately. Conflicting scores do not establish which tool is right. Concentrate on the text, the task requirements and verifiable writing history rather than averaging percentages.
Common questions
Does Textsure certify that writing is human?
No. Textsure supplies clearly labelled reports and review tools, not authorship certification.
Should I rewrite only to change a detector score?
Review clarity, argument and attribution on their own merits. Changing a score does not establish compliance with your institution’s rules.
Provider features can change. Official documentation describes the provider product, not a guarantee of Textsure package contents. This guide is not an institutional decision or an endorsement by a provider.