How you cite the Qur’an in your academic writing will depend on the citation style specified by your institution or publisher. To cite from the Qur’an, you need to know how to create the:
In-text citation
Reference list (bibliography) entry
The in-text citation includes the numbers of the sura and verse that you’re referencing, and sometimes the date of publication of the translation and the translator’s name.
The reference list entry includes the translator, the translation’s date of publication, and the publisher.
Citing the Qur’an in APA style
In-text quotation
… Allah says, “Spend in God’s cause: do not contribute to your destruction with your own hands, but do good, for God loves those who do good” (The Qur’an, 2008, 2:195).
Reference list entry
The Qur’an (M.A.S. Abdel Haleem, Trans.). (2008). Oxford University Press.
Your institution or publisher may have particular citation preferences for the Qur’an, even if they specify a citation style such as APA. So, be sure to consult any guidelines they provide.
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September 4, 2024
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Koen Driessen.
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October 18, 2024.
In seeking to find the best plagiarism checker tool on the market in 2024, we conducted an experiment comparing the performance of 12 checkers, both free and paid.
We focused on a series of factors in our analysis. For each tool, we analyzed the amount of plagiarism it was able to detect, the quality of matches, and its usability and trustworthiness.
This article describes our research process, explaining how we arrived at our findings.
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September 3, 2024
by
Koen Driessen.
Revised on
October 29, 2024.
To find the best free plagiarism checker, we extensively tested and reviewed all popular tools to answer questions like, “How much plagiarism can they detect?” and “Are they actually free?”
ConclusionAcross several test documents featuring 140 sample texts, the average plagiarism percentage detected was only 43% for both entirely free tools and for freemium tools. With a detection rate of 88%, Scribbr’s free plagiarism checker proved to be the most reliable.
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August 26, 2024
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Koen Driessen.
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October 29, 2024.
The best plagiarism checker should detect plagiarism the most accurately, even when the original phrasing has been altered. It should also provide a clear, comprehensive plagiarism report.
To identify the best plagiarism checker, we compared the performance of 12 checkers through an in-depth research process. We uploaded plagiarized texts that were either directly copied and pasted from multiple sources or edited to varying degrees. In total, we used 140 sources to construct our test documents.
ConclusionOur in-depth research shows that Scribbr’s free plagiarism checker is the best plagiarism checker on the market. It is able to detect plagiarism in both exact copies and heavily edited plagiarized texts, and it provides a clear and easy-to-read report.
Overview of total scores per plagiarism checker, based on the amount of detected plagiarism:
Published on
February 26, 2024
by
Koen Driessen.
Revised on
November 18, 2024.
AI detectors are tools designed to detect when a text was generated by an AI writing tool like ChatGPT. AI content may look convincingly human in some cases, but these tools aim to provide a way of checking for it. We’ve investigated just how accurate they really are.
To do so, we used a selection of testing texts including fully ChatGPT-generated texts, mixed AI-and-human texts, fully human texts, and texts modified by paraphrasing tools. We ran all these texts through 12 different AI detectors to see how accurately each tool labeled them.
Our research indicates that if you’re willing to pay, the most accurate AI detector available right now is Scribbr’s premium AI Detector, which identified 84% of our texts correctly. If you don’t want to pay, the best choices are QuillBot’s and Scribbr’s free AI Detectors: they are totally free and both scored 78% accuracy, a tie for the second highest score among all tools.
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February 2, 2024
by
Koen Driessen.
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October 4, 2024.
Paraphrasing means rewording something—expressing the same idea in different words. Paraphrasing tools (or paraphrasers) are AI-powered online tools that can automatically rewrite your text for you. Students often use them to improve their writing and provide inspiration—making their text more formal, more fluent, or more concise.
But which online paraphrasers are really reliable at producing correct and readable English? To find out, we tested eight of the most popular free tools—and their premium versions when available.
We wrote three short sample texts to test their ability to improve text that was long-winded, grammatically incorrect, or disjointed. We ran these texts through all the different tools and assessed the fluency and accuracy of the output. We also took the user-friendliness of the tools into consideration.
The results show that the premium versions of QuillBot and Wordtune are the best tools out there, each excelling in different ways. If you’re looking for a free tool, QuillBot and Paraphrasing-Tool are the strongest options.
DisclaimerScribbr is affiliated with QuillBot through our parent company, Learneo. However, we took care to compare all tools fairly, without giving QuillBot any advantages.
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August 17, 2023
by
Koen Driessen.
Revised on
November 16, 2023.
A good research paper demonstrates your academic writing skills and knowledge of your chosen topic.
Your research paper should be based on in-depth independent research. However, generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be effectively used throughout the research process to:
NoteUniversities and other institutions are still developing their stances on how AI writing tools may be used. Always follow your institution’s guidelines over any suggestions you read online. Check out our guide to current university policies on AI writing for more information.
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July 20, 2023
by
Koen Driessen.
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September 11, 2023.
A good conclusion is a key part of any essay or dissertation. It summarizes your main arguments and highlights the implications of your research.
Your conclusion should accurately reflect your own research and findings. However, AI tools like ChatGPT can be be used during the writing process to:
Develop an outline for your conclusion
Summarize text
Paraphrase text
Provide feedback
NoteUniversities and other institutions are still developing their stances on how ChatGPT and similar tools may be used. Always follow your institution’s guidelines over any suggestions you read online. Check out our guide to current university policies on AI writing for more information.
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July 17, 2023
by
Koen Driessen.
Revised on
September 11, 2023.
A good introduction is essential to any essay or dissertation. It sets up your argument and clearly indicates the scope and content of your writing.
Your introduction should be an authentic representation of your own ideas and research. However, AI tools like ChatGPT can be effectively used during the writing process to:
NoteUniversities and other institutions are still developing their stances on how ChatGPT and similar tools may be used. Always follow your institution’s guidelines over any suggestions you read online. Check out our guide to current university policies on AI writing for more information.
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June 26, 2023
by
Koen Driessen.
Revised on
January 8, 2025.
A good college essay helps to distinguish your application from those of other candidates. It conveys your experiences, values, and character traits and indicates why you would make a good addition to the university you’re applying to.
Your college essay should be your own work. However, AI tools like ChatGPT may be helpful during the preparation and revision stages of your writing.
You can also use the essay checker, so you don’t have to revise your writing yourself.
