Getting Started
Welcome to CheatInSights! This platform helps you analyze Microsoft Word documents for potential academic integrity issues by examining document metadata, RSID patterns, and cross-document similarities.
CheatInSights is an advanced document analysis tool that uses sophisticated algorithms to detect potential plagiarism, collusion, and other academic integrity violations in Microsoft Word documents.
Quick Start Guide
- Upload one or more .docx files using the upload interface
- Wait for the analysis to complete (usually takes a few seconds)
- Review the suspicion scores and detailed analysis results
- Examine RSID patterns and cross-document similarities
- Use the interactive features to explore document content
Features
📊 Suspicion Scoring
Advanced algorithms calculate suspicion scores based on multiple factors including metadata inconsistencies, RSID patterns, and document anomalies.
🔍 RSID Analysis
Deep analysis of Revision Session IDs to detect copy-paste operations and identify unusual editing patterns.
📋 Cross-Document Analysis
Compare multiple documents to identify shared authors, RSIDs, and potential collusion between students.
📈 Statistical Analysis
Comprehensive statistical analysis including character counts, word counts, and paragraph analysis.
🎨 Interactive Visualization
Interactive charts and graphs to visualize document patterns and statistical distributions.
📱 Responsive Interface
Modern, responsive web interface that works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Uploading Documents
CheatInSights supports Microsoft Word documents (.docx format) for analysis. Here's how to upload your documents:
Supported File Formats
- .docx - Microsoft Word documents (recommended)
- Multiple files - Upload up to 1000 documents simultaneously
Upload Process
- Navigate to the upload page or dashboard
- Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop files into the upload area
- Select one or more .docx files from your computer
- Click "Upload" to begin the analysis
- Wait for processing to complete (progress bar will show status)
File Size Limits
- Maximum file size: 50MB per file
- Maximum total upload: 500MB
- Recommended: Keep files under 10MB for faster processing
Understanding Results
After uploading documents, CheatInSights provides comprehensive analysis results across multiple views:
Dashboard Overview
The main dashboard shows:
- File List: All uploaded documents with metadata and suspicion scores
- Suspicion Scores: Percentage-based scores indicating potential issues
- Document Statistics: Character counts, word counts, and other metrics
- Cross-Document Analysis: Shared authors and RSIDs between documents
Document Views
| View | Purpose | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Files | Overview of all documents | Metadata, scores, search, filter |
| Focus | Detailed single document analysis | RSID highlighting, metadata, reconstruction |
| Graphs | Statistical visualizations | Charts, distributions, comparisons |
Suspicion Scoring
CheatInSights uses a sophisticated scoring system to identify potential academic integrity issues:
Scoring Factors
| Factor | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Different Author/Modifier | 15 points | Author and last modified by are different people |
| Modified Before Created | 25 points | Document was modified before its creation date |
| Missing Metadata | 15 points | Key metadata fields are missing or empty |
| Long Run Outliers | 25 points | Unusually long text runs suggesting copy-paste |
| Author Collusion | 30 points | Same author appears in multiple documents |
| RSID Collusion | 30 points | Same RSIDs appear in multiple documents |
Score Interpretation
Document appears to be original work with minimal suspicious indicators.
Some suspicious indicators detected. Review recommended.
Multiple suspicious indicators detected. Thorough investigation recommended.
RSID Analysis
Revision Session IDs (RSIDs) are unique identifiers that Microsoft Word assigns to text runs. They provide valuable insights into document creation patterns:
What are RSIDs?
RSIDs are 32-character hexadecimal strings that identify when and how text was created or modified. Each text run in a Word document has an associated RSID.
RSID Analysis Features
- RSID Highlighting: Visually highlight all text with the same RSID
- RSID Statistics: Count and analyze RSID patterns
- Cross-Document RSID Matching: Find shared RSIDs between documents
- RSID Timeline Analysis: Understand document creation sequence
Interpreting RSID Patterns
Cross-Document Analysis
When multiple documents are uploaded, CheatInSights performs cross-document analysis to detect potential collusion:
Analysis Types
- Author Analysis: Identifies documents with the same author
- RSID Analysis: Finds shared RSIDs between documents
- Metadata Comparison: Compares creation dates, modification patterns
- Content Similarity: Analyzes text patterns and structures
Collusion Detection
The system flags potential collusion when:
- Same author appears in multiple documents
- Same RSIDs are found across different documents
- Documents have similar creation/modification patterns
- Statistical patterns suggest shared content
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions:
Upload Issues
Solution: Convert your .doc file to .docx format using Microsoft Word
Solution: Reduce file size by removing images or splitting into smaller documents
Analysis Issues
Solution: This is normal for very simple documents or documents created in older Word versions
Solution: Review the detailed factors and consider manual inspection
Performance Issues
- Large files may take longer to process
- Multiple files are processed sequentially
- Browser cache may need clearing for optimal performance