Overview
Turnitin is an academic integrity tool that helps evaluate the originality of student submissions. It generates Similarity and Originality scores by comparing submitted work against a vast database of academic content, websites, and publications. These scores serve as indicators that may suggest potential plagiarism or improper use of AI tools.
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Turnitin Similarity
Turnitin Similarity is a tool to support the detection of plagiarism by flagging instances of text similarity that may constitute plagiarism; however, it does not determine whether plagiarism has occurred.
Turnitin Originality
Turnitin’s Originality AI writing detection helps educators identify when AI writing tools may have been used in students’ submissions.
Turnitin Gotchas & Pitfalls
Turnitin’s Similarity and Originality scores help identify how closely a student’s work matches existing sources. These scores are one indicator that may suggest potential plagiarism or improper use of AI tools, but they should be considered alongside other factors when evaluating academic integrity.
Turnitin Feedback Studio
- When a Turnitin assignment is created in Canvas, Turnitin Feedback Studio is made available to access directly from the assignment page.
- Feedback Studio allows instructors to view reports and provide feedback and assess student work with access to Turnitin’s suite of grading tools.
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