DocGuard
Choose this when the evidence is an uploaded Word or PDF document.
Which Plugin?
A plain-English plugin guide grading
Is Essay Guard right for me?
Giving teachers context about how a learner produced a written response.
Essay Guard
For your learners
What the experience feels like
Write an answer while the configured writing-process checks collect relevant signals.
A simple workflow
How you’ll use it
- 1Configure the supported assessment checks.
- 2Tell learners what is recorded.
- 3Review flagged work in context.
Get ready
What to prepare
- A clear student-facing integrity policy
- Teacher guidance on interpreting writing and paste signals
Topic ideas
Useful examples
- Written knowledge assessments
- Take-home quiz essays
- Academic integrity conversations
Worth knowing
Typing and pasting patterns are signals, not proof of plagiarism or AI use. Allow for accessibility and legitimate working methods.
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Getting started
New to Moodle plugins?
You’ll need a Moodle site and an administrator to install the plugin. Use the full documentation above to check its setup requirements, then try a small example before a full rollout.