TurnItIn

Introduction

TurnItIn is a web-based tool that allows instructors to detect plagiarism for written work and to grade and provide feedback to students. This page provides information on the features and integration of TurnItIn in a Canvas course.

On This Page:

1. Get to know TurnItIn and its Canvas integration
2. Explore the benefits and best practices of using TurnItIn
3. Create assignments and grade submissions using TurnItIn
4. Learn more about TurnItIn

 

Get to know TurnItIn and its Canvas integration

Visit the TurnItIn at Penn State website to learn more about the tool and its integration with Canvas:

• Canvas and TurnItIn Links to an external site. (PSU resource)

Refer to the article below for resources on getting started:

• TurnItIn: Feedback Studio for Instructor (Canvas Integration) Links to an external site. (PSU resource)

 

Explore the benefits and best practices of using TurnItIn

Refer to the link below to see how plagiarism can be prevented using TurnItIn:

• How to avoid plagiarism: 10 strategies for your students Links to an external site. (External resource)

Review tips and best practices for using TurnItIn at Penn State:

• Best Practices Links to an external site. (PSU resource)

 

Create assignments and grade submissions using TurnItIn

Creating, grading and copying TurnItIn assignments are easy in Canvas. View resources below to learn how to create and manage a TurnItIn Assignment:

• Creating an assignment Links to an external site. (External resource)
• Submitting or resubmitting on behalf of a student Links to an external site. (External resource)
• Using Assignment Copy Links to an external site. (External resource)

You can use either Canvas SpeedGrader or the integrated TurnItIn Feedback Studio interface to grade and provide feedback on an assignment. The SpeedGrader is compatible with Turnitin, as assignments can be graded through it. However, You must choose to grade an assignment in its entirety in either Canvas or TurnItIn Feedback Studio in order to accurately report grades to the Canvas Gradebook. Follow the resources below, depending on your preference:

• Accessing the Similarity Report Links to an external site. (External resource)
• Grading with rubrics and grading forms Links to an external site. (External resource)

 

Learn more about TurnItIn

Visit the TurnItIn website for additional resources on the features and functionality:

• Instructor Resources Links to an external site. (External resource)

Refer your students to the TurnItIn website if they are looking for help with the tool:

• Student Resources Links to an external site. (External resource)