AI Detection Report
Michael Chen - Essay on Macbeth
Submitted Mar 25, 2025, 03:42 PM • Analyzed in real-time
Analysis Summary
Content Authenticity Score
Score below 20% strongly indicates AI-generated content
AI Detection Confidence
Confidence above 95% indicates near-certain detection
Executive Summary
Our system has determined with high confidence that this essay was generated entirely by AI. Behavioral analysis reveals consistent typing patterns with no natural pauses or editing behaviors. The content was entered in a continuous flow with perfect uniformity, demonstrating classic characteristics of complete AI generation with minimal to no human input.
Behavioral Analysis
Writing Pattern Analysis
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Robotically consistent typing speed
The document was entered at a mechanically uniform speed of 68-72 WPM that remained virtually unchanged across the entire 1,420-word essay, regardless of content complexity. Even during complex literary analysis of Macbeth's soliloquies, typing speed maintained precisely 70 ± 2 WPM. This robotic consistency contrasts sharply with human writing, which typically shows 15-30% speed variation as cognitive load fluctuates with content difficulty.
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Complete absence of cognitive pauses
The document was entered without a single significant pause from start to finish. Our system detected no cognitive pauses longer than 0.8 seconds across the entire document—even between complex paragraphs discussing philosophical themes in Macbeth. For comparison, human writers typically demonstrate 3-6 second pauses between complex sentences and 10-30 second pauses between paragraphs while organizing thoughts.
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Zero substantive editing activity
The essay was entered with virtually no editing whatsoever. Our system detected only 4 single-character deletions for immediate typo correction, with an editing rate of just 0.3% (compared to the 12-18% typical of human student writing). At no point did the cursor move backward to revise earlier content, no sentences were rewritten, and no structural changes were made—behaviors universally present in authentic human composition.
Real-time Detection Visualization
Timeline shows mechanically consistent AI probability throughout the entire document, with no human-characteristic variations in typing patterns.
Linguistic Analysis
Language Pattern Evaluation
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Perfect grammar and syntax
The document contains flawless grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure throughout, with no natural variations or errors typical in human writing. This level of perfection is characteristic of large language model output rather than authentic student work.
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Unnatural vocabulary consistency
Vocabulary analysis shows a consistent FK grade level of 12.3 throughout the document, with minimal standard deviation (±0.2). Human writing typically shows greater variation (±1.5-2.0) as complexity of thought changes throughout a document.
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Strong statistical match to AI patterns
The text shows a 96% match with known AI language model patterns across all sections, including sentence structure, transition phrases, and semantic embeddings. This strongly indicates generation by a large language model.
Text Analysis Example
Shakespeare's masterful use of dramatic irony throughout Macbeth creates a heightened sense of inevitability and tragedy. The audience, privy to information that characters lack, experiences both cognitive and emotional engagement. This technique not only advances the narrative but also reinforces the play's central themes of fate, free will, and the corrupting influence of unchecked ambition.
This passage demonstrates classic AI-generated content characteristics: perfectly balanced sentences, formal academic language, sophisticated vocabulary without personal voice, and generic analysis that could apply to many literary works. The structure follows a predictable pattern of assertion, elaboration, and thematic connection.
Content Analysis
Content Structure Evaluation
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Formulaic paragraph structure
Each paragraph follows an identical structural pattern: topic sentence, evidence, analysis, and conclusion. This level of structural consistency is uncharacteristic of authentic student writing, which typically shows more natural variation in paragraph organization.
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Generic analysis lacking specificity
While the essay contains factually correct information about Macbeth, the analysis remains general and predictable, lacking the unique insights or perspectives typically found in authentic student work. The essay reads like a compilation of common observations about the play.
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Inconsistent with student's established voice
Comparison with Michael's previous submissions shows only 8% alignment with his established writing patterns, vocabulary preferences, and analytical approach. This significant departure from his usual style strongly suggests the content was not authored by him.
Recommendations
AI Generated Content Detected
Multiple indicators strongly suggest this essay was generated entirely by AI with minimal to no human input. The complete absence of natural typing patterns, editing behaviors, and cognitive pauses, combined with linguistic analysis, indicate automated creation of this content.
Schedule an immediate conversation
Meet with the student to discuss academic integrity expectations and the institution's policy on AI-generated content. Present the evidence clearly while allowing the student to explain their process.
Assign a replacement assessment
Require the student to complete an alternative assessment in a monitored environment to demonstrate their actual understanding of the material and their authentic writing abilities.
Document the incident
Follow institutional protocols for documenting academic integrity violations, including saving this detection report and any relevant communication with the student about the assignment.