Plagiarism Detection - Turnitin

Plagiarism Detection - Turnitin

Turnitin is a widely-used tool for checking the originality of students' work. It helps detect plagiarism by comparing submitted papers against a vast database of academic content, websites, and other student papers. In addition to plagiarism detection, Turnitin also offers features for grading and providing feedback on assignments.

Features

  • Compare submitted documents against an extensive database to identify potential similarities or matches, helping to detect plagiarism.
  • Generate detailed originality reports that highlight the parts of a student’s submission that match other texts, which can include sources from its own databases and a wide range of internet resources, academic journals, and publications.
  • Give feedback directly on student submissions in Canvas. Turnitin also includes features for peer reviews and facilitates student-instructor communication, enhancing the learning and revision process.

Designed For

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students

Requirements

  • An active DMC account.
  • Access to a course in Canvas.

Data Security

  • It is the account holder's responsibility to protect their account credentials, including usernames, passwords, and any other authentication information.

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Turnitin offers two integrations within Canvas. The Plagiarism Framework and the Canvas LTI External Tool. The Turnitin Canvas integration matrix can help you make an informed decision.

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Page last updated September 21, 2024.