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How to Check Plagiarism on Turnitin: A Step-by-Step Guide
Turnitin is a popular plagiarism checker used by many educational institutions.expand_more Here’s a detailed guide on how to check plagiarism on Turnitin, assuming your instructor has already set up the assignment through your Learning Management System (LMS) like Blackboard or Canvas.
Before You Begin:
- Make sure you have your paper ready in a compatible file format (usually DOCX, PDF, or TXT).expand_more
- You’ll need your class ID and enrollment key provided by your instructor.expand_more
Steps:
- Access Turnitin: Log in to your LMS using your student credentials.expand_more Navigate to your courses section and locate the specific assignment that uses Turnitin.
- Enroll in Class (if applicable): Some instructors might require students to enroll in the Turnitin class separately. Look for an “Enroll in Class” button within the assignment details. If prompted, enter the Class ID and Enrollment Key provided by your instructor.
- Access the Assignment: Once enrolled (if needed), click on the assignment title within the LMS. This will open the Turnitin assignment page.
- Submit Your Paper: Locate the “Submit” or “Open” button on the assignment page.expand_more Clicking it will usually open a new window for uploading your paper.expand_more
- Upload Your Paper: Choose the “Choose File” button and select your paper from your computer or cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox).expand_more Once selected, the file name will appear.exclamation
- Review and Submit: Double-check the uploaded file name and ensure it’s the correct document. Click on “Confirm Submission” (or similar wording) to initiate the upload process.expand_more Turnitin might display a progress bar while uploading.expand_more
- View the Originality Report: After successful upload, Turnitin will analyze your paper. The processing time can vary depending on the document size and server load.expand_more Once complete, you’ll see a “View Originality Report” button or similar option.
- Interpret the Report: The report displays a similarity score as a percentage.expand_more A higher score indicates more matches with Turnitin’s database.expand_more Analyze the color-coded sections to identify potential plagiarism sources. Click on colored sections to see excerpts from your paper alongside matching text from sources.expand_more
Additional Notes:
- Understanding Similarity Scores: Similarity scores are a starting point, not a definitive judgment. Your instructor will determine the acceptable range based on the assignment type.
- Addressing Plagiarism: If the report identifies potential plagiarism, properly cite the sources or rephrase your wording to ensure originality.
- Resubmissions: Some instructors allow resubmissions after addressing plagiarism concerns. Follow your instructor’s guidelines regarding resubmission deadlines and procedures.
Remember: Turnitin is a valuable tool to identify potential plagiarism, but it’s not a substitute for proper citation and academic integrity.expand_more Always strive to produce original work and cite your sources accurately.
