TurnItIn Student Guide
Step 1: Upload Assignment
Click on one submission option:
- File Upload: Select “Upload File” or “Use Webcam” for video submission
- Text Entry: Copy and paste submission in text box
- Microsoft OneDrive: Sign in to OneDrive and select the file to upload
Step 2: Submit Assignment
- Agree to End User Agreement
- Select “Submit Assignment”
Step 3: Select Submission Details
Step 4: Review Similarity Score
- The Similarity Score will be displayed next to the document name in the Submission Details page.
- The example below shows a 16% score, which means that 16% of the document matches other sources. This is an acceptable score.
See TurnItIn scale below:
Step 5: Review Match Overview
Click on the Similarity Score to view the match overview. This will show a breakdown of the different sources where matches were found. The parts of the paper that match other sources will be highlighted by color to show the source of the match.
If multiple attempts are allowed by the instructor, you will be able to make changes to your document and then re-submit the assignment by selecting “Re-submit Assignment” on the Submission Details page.