Turnitin Plagiarism Detection

What is this Service? 

Turnitin is a plagiarism detection service used by educational institutions to identify and prevent plagiarism in academic work. It helps maintain academic integrity by comparing student submissions against an extensive database and generating originality reports. Key features include:

  • Plagiarism detection through text matching and originality reports
  • Extensive database coverage for comparison
  • Integration with the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Grading and feedback tools such as GradeMark and rubric-based grading
  • Support for revision and peer review
  • Authorship investigation capabilities
     

Who is Eligible to use it?

Faculty, Staff, and Teaching Assistants

How do I use it?

Turnitin is available through Canvas and can be enabled for assignments by faculty. 

Cost and Limitations

  • There is no additional cost for using Turnitin as it is provided as part of the university’s academic technology offerings.
  • Turnitin is used as a deterrent for plagiarism detection and should be incorporated into course design accordingly.
  • The AI component for authorship investigation is available to faculty who have completed the required online training.
  • Use is limited to academic and instructional purposes and must comply with university academic integrity policies.