Download samples of written pieces that you believe to have been plagiarized. If you only have one piece, search for more. Use plagiarism software to find plagiarized content for you. Plagiarism software searches for stolen content after you enter the URL of the original article.
Find plagiarism consultants in your area. Contact other content producers you know who have hired consultants and ask them for recommendations. Use expert databases to find other consultants in your area. Talk to anyone who has experience in this area and ask for leads.
Call the consultants and ask them for quotes. Most plagiarism consultants offer a variety of services, ranging from finding plagiarism to identifying plagiarists. Give the consultant a description of the services you need and ask for a quote.
Choose the consultant that offers the best combination of services offered, rates and availability. Work with more than one consultant if necessary.
Arrange an appointment date with the consultant. Pick a date that is far enough away that you will be able to clear a few hours from your work schedule. Agree on payment date and ask for an invoice for payment.
Provide the consultant with the samples that you believe to have been plagiarized. Provide the URLs of websites where you have found plagiarized content. If the plagiarized content was found in a print publication, provide a copy of the issue where the content was found. Also provide the original copies that you produced, with the date of publication attached.