Gather what you already have
- Version history. Google Docs (File → Version history → See version history) and Microsoft Word for files saved to OneDrive (File → Info → Version History) show your drafts, with times.
- Notes and drafts. Outlines, earlier versions and notes, with their dates.
- Your sources. What you read while researching, and when.
Show you know the work
Offer to talk it through: your argument, why you chose your sources, what you cut. People who wrote something can usually explain it easily.
Ask how the decision was made
If an AI detector flagged it, ask which tool, what score, and what the policy says about detector results. A detector gives a likelihood, not proof. See what to do if you’re flagged by an AI detector.
Next time, write it in Huma
Huma records how you type as you write. Press Finish and you get a link and a PDF Report showing a person typed the text, with how much was typed and how much was pasted. Your teacher, client or editor opens the link in any browser, with no account. Huma is free.
Questions
Can an AI detector prove I used AI?
No. AI detectors estimate how likely text is to be machine-written, and they make mistakes, especially with writing by non-native English speakers.
Does Huma work for work I’ve already handed in?
No. Huma records writing as it happens, so it covers what you write in it from now on. For earlier work, use your version history and drafts.
Is Huma free?
Yes. Free includes 10 documents, and the Chrome extension is free. Plus, coming soon at $5 a month, adds unlimited documents and end-to-end encryption.