How to Create a Turnitin Assignment

Summary

This article provides steps for setting up a Turnitin Assignment in Canvas.

What is Turnitin?

Turnitin is a plagiarism detection tool that can be used to support academic integrity.

(1) From the course navigation, click Assignments.

Screenshot: Canvas Course Navigation

(2) Click the + Assignment button.

Screenshot: +Assignment Button

(3) Enter the (a) Assignment Name, (b) Instructions and the (c) Points.

Set the (d) Assignment Group (if applicable) and (e) Display Grade as format.

Screenshot: Assignment Details
(4) From the Submission Type dropdown select External Tool then click Find.    Screenshot: Submission Type
(5) Select Turnitin then click the Select button. Screenshot: Configure External Tool
(6) Optional: Check the box to Load This Tool In A New Tab. This opens the assignment in a new browser tab.    Screenshot: Load Tool In a New Tab

(7) Set Allowed Attempts to Unlimited.

IMPORTANT: Attempts and Anonymous Grading are controlled in the Turnitin Settings.

Screenshot: Allowed Attempts

(8) From Assign to, choose Everyone or select specific students or sections.

(9) Set the Due Date.

IMPORTANT: Turnitin requires a due date.

If needed, set Available from and Until dates.

Screenshot: Assign To & Due Date
(10) Save & Publish the assignment.     Screenshot: Save & Publish

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