Main Library of Warsaw University of Technology

Learning Support Tools

iThenticate

We would like to inform you about the upcoming update of the iThenticate anti-plagiarism programme to version 2.0, which will replace the current version 1.0. The migration of the system, carried out by Turnitin, is scheduled for 26 February 2026.

Due to the transition to the new version of the system, there will be an approximately 24-hour technical break in the operation of the iThenticate service. During this time, access to the programme may be limited or completely unavailable.

After the migration is complete, iThenticate will only be available at the new address: https://pweduithenticate.turnitin.com

All existing users will retain access to their previous data (submissions, similarity reports, folders) on the new iThenticate 2.0 platform. If you have any questions, please contact BG PW: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The iThenticate programme allows the verification of the originality of a (mainly English-language) document before publication, by comparison with open Internet resources and with databases indexed by iThenticate. We do not recommend checking texts in Polish due to the insufficient reference base.

The programme is aimed at WUT researchers and PhD students - the number of accounts is limited.

In scope of your account, you should check your own research work (author or co-author).

There is a pool of checking reports available to you (the number visible in your account, on the right-hand side of the screen, is an indication of how many checks currently remain for the whole university, not for an individual account – the tab: Submit a document / XX Documents remaining).

Each time the same document is uploaded again it is counted as a new check, so please use the programme with caution.

The results of the analysis are presented in the form of a report, which includes:

similarity indices (for the whole document and for individual sources), which specify in percentage terms the number of borrowings found in the analysed document;
highlighted fragments of the work that are identical to the texts found in the comparative databases, together with their source.

If the account is found to be inactive for more than 3 months, it will be deactivated and the user will be informed by email. Significant overage may result in a response from the Programme Administrator.

Please submit your application via the registration form (in Polish; email address in the @pw.edu.pl domain required).

For more information:

Grammarly

Grammarly Premium is a tool for correcting linguistic errors in English texts. Grammarly checks grammar, punctuation, style and spelling (see more info „Your Go-To Guide for English Grammar“)

The number of accounts is limited within each user group.

In the event of inactivity on the account for more than 3 months, the account will be deactivated and the user will be informed by e-mail.

Grammarly allows you to use functionality that works directly when you write texts:

in Word
in a web browser
as a desktop application for Windows and macOS
and as a mobile app

The list of applications can be seen after logging in under the Apps tab (on the left-hand side of the screen).

list of grammarly applications

Reference managers

Bibliography management programmes, known as reference managers, are tools that help to collect and manage data obtained from various sources about the materials used in the work, such as articles, books, chapters, websites, and others.

The use of such programmes is, above all, very convenient and time-saving when writing scientific or diploma theses. The advantage of reference managers is that the bibliographic data are entered into the programme only once and can be used for each subsequent article.

They allow automatic creation of bibliographic descriptions according to your own or selected style and the insertion of references and an appendix bibliography in literally a few clicks. No need to manually edit bibliographic descriptions anymore, or to think about the order of descriptions in the bibliography.

Among the most popular reference managers are:

Instruction materials on reference managers and learning tools

Change in the Mendeley software usage policy for users using the company/student MS Office software.

Until now, Mendeley Desktop software was used, which was a stand-alone desktop application (it had to be downloaded, installed and used in a local account). By decision of the software manufacturer, this version is no longer being developed and maintained. Alternatively, the manufacturer has made it possible to download and use the Mendeley Reference Manager tool, which is ultimately intended to replace Mendeley Desktop. Unfortunately, the MS Word plug-in dedicated to MS Office 365, for technical reasons, only integrates with cloud accounts (and not local accounts), hence the problem with its use in our University.

To ensure that staff/students can continue to work with Mendeley software, we recommend:

For Microsoft Office 365 accounts in the cloud (student and doctoral accounts)
- install Mendeley Reference Manager and the Mendeley Cite plug-in
- annotation is only possible for documents in MS Word Online
For local Microsoft Office 365 accounts (staff accounts): use the legacy version of Mendeley Desktop and install the MS Word plug-in (locally on the device in question) - until the problem is systemically resolved.
If using versions of MS Office other than 365 (staff devices with earlier versions of MS Office)
- install Mendeley Reference Manager and the Mendeley Cite plug-in
- the plug-in will install locally on the device in question (may require assistance of the system administrator)

Engineering software

Computer terminals for WUT students and staff available In the Main Library are equipped with specialized engineering software:

ArcGIS Pro 3.3
MATLAB 2024A
Siemens NX 12.0 (installation upon request, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
SOLIDWORKS 2024 SP01
STATISTICA 13.3.721.1 64-bit (Polish language version)

The terminals also feature: MS Windows 11, MS Office Professional Plus 2019, Python, Visual Studio Community and Notepad++ text editor.

Location

Main Building, Main Library:

Computer Lab, room 71A (ground floor, next to the Student Lending Room)
Open Stacks – floor 2, room 242

Open during working hours of Student Lending Room and Open Stacks.

Rules for using the Computer Lab

Computer terminals are for the exclusive use of students and staff of Warsaw University of Technology. Login required:

for employees: name.surename@prac.wut.pl
for students: id@stud.wut.pl - where id stands for USOS ID, i.e. a part of the student mail login placed before the @ sign.
password - same as for mail and Office365.

General characteristics of the programmes

ArcGIS Pro – a geographic information system (GIS) package designed to operate on spatial data. Allows creation, processing, evaluation, presentation and sharing of geographic information. Includes tools for designing two-dimensional and three-dimensional views, processing images from various sources (drones, satellites, lidar and others), identifying spatial patterns with respect to their changes over time, making predictions, presenting data on interactive maps, and comprehensive data analysis and modelling. See detailed information on ArcGIS Pro
MATLAB – a programming language and interactive environment designed to perform scientific and engineering calculations, implement algorithms, analyse data and perform computer simulations. Application areas include signal and image processing, telecommunications, control system design, financial mathematics, among others. The package includes: a proprietary high-level programming language, tools for importing data, functions to incorporate C and Java code, interactive tools for data visualisation (two- and three-dimensional graphs, animations), a library of computational functions (linear algebra, statistics, frequency analysis, optimisation), and tools for creating a graphical user interface (GUI). It is also possible to download measurement data and control external devices via the computer's ports. See detailed information on MATLAB
Siemens NX (formerly Unigraphics) – an integrated CAD/CAM/CAE (computer aided design/manufacturing/engineering) system for performing typical engineering work. It includes modules for two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphical modelling, constructing assemblies, performing analyses and simulations, creating drawing documentation and programming machining processes. Main fields of application include industrial design and styling, packaging design, mechanical and electromechanical system design, mechanical and electromechanical simulation, tool and fixed equipment design, product manufacturing and manufacturing process management. See detailed information on Siemens NX.
SOLIDWORKS – an extensive CAD (computer aided design)software package with 3D imaging capabilities. It is designed for engineers, designers and manufacturers. On the basis of a three-dimensional component model, it enables the creation of assembly models, technical drawings, visualisations, motion and load simulations, animations, task schedules, production documentation and performance of many other specialised functions. SOLIDWORKS is designed for the development of structures with up to several thousand components.See detailed information on SOLIDWORKS
STATISTICA – an extensive set of basic and advanced tools for statistical data analysis. It allows access to data by direct entry or import from selected files (spreadsheet or text documents), processing of data in a number of ways, and construction of queries, charts, reports and models on their basis. In addition, the programme allows you to operate on databases, perform data transformations and create applications (programmable system with built-in Visual Basic language), as well as providing machine learning procedures. The STATISTICA package finds numerous applications in science, technology, engineering, education and management. See detailed information on STATISTICA

SciFlow

SciFlow is an advanced tool designed for creating and formatting scientific texts, including research articles, theses, and doctoral dissertations.

The tool offers a range of features that support authors at every stage of working on a document:

Scientific text editor: The tool provides a dedicated editor that facilitates writing scientific texts, including features such as automatic formatting, handling footnotes, and bibliography management.
Document templates: NIt offers ready-made templates, including manuscript templates for scientific journals, allowing easy adaptation of the document to the editorial requirements of the chosen publisher.
Collaboration: The tool enables teamwork as well as commenting and editing texts in real time, while preserving the latest version of the document. Co-authors, supervisors, or other users (with the author’s permission) have direct access to the document and can comment on and revise it.
Bibliography and citations: SciFlow is integrated with bibliography managers (including Zotero, Mendeley, Citavi, EndNote) and offers over 8,000 citation styles.
Language correction: The tool supports creating scientific texts in any language; currently, language correction is available in English (LanguageTool) and German (Duden-Mentor).
LaTeX integration: SciFlow works with the LaTeX markup language, facilitating the creation of advanced scientific documents.
Document export: The tool allows exporting the final, professionally formatted text in various styles.

Using SciFlow helps save time on formatting and organizing the text, minimizes errors in citations and bibliography, facilitates communication with supervisors and co-authors, and ensures the document meets the requirements of publishers or scientific institutions.

SciFlow operates online and requires no additional software installation. It is accessible from various devices (computer, laptop, tablet) and enables collaboration among users from different institutions and countries.

To use SciFlow, please follow the personalized link https://www.sciflow.net/en/wut/start and register an account using an email address with the pw.edu.pl.

More information about the tool and how to use it can be found here: