Using Turnitin with Canvas

Turnitin is a third-party tool integrated into Canvas Assignments that generates Similarity Reports to help instructors identify content in student writing that may come from other sources. Turnitin also supports instructor feedback by providing tools for in-text comments and annotations. Instructors can use it to check grammar, spelling, and originality, helping to reduce unoriginal content and foster more confident writing.

Enabling Turnitin on a New Assignment

1. In the Course Navigation Menu, click Assignments.

2. Click +Assignment.

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3. Enter the assignment name and description.

4. Set the Points, Assignment Group, and the preferred grading display option.

5. Under Submission Type, select Online and check Text Entry or File Uploads.

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6. Once the submission type is set, the Plagiarism Review dropdown will appear. Select Turnitin.

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7. Configure the Turnitin Plagiarism Framework settings, including Similarity Report preferences.

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8. Set the assignment due date.

9. Click Save or Save & Publish if you're ready to make it available to students.

Enabling Turnitin on an Existing Assignment

1. In the Course Navigation Menu, go to Assignments and select the assignment you want to update.

2. Click Edit.

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3. Under Submission Type, select Online and check Text Entry or File Uploads.

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4. Once the submission type is set, the Plagiarism Review dropdown will appear. Select Turnitin.

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5. Configure the Turnitin Plagiarism Framework settings, including Similarity Report preferences.

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6. Set the assignment due date.

7. Click Save or Save & Publish if you're ready to publish the assignment.

Accessing Similarity Reports and Grading with Turnitin

Via SpeedGrader

1. Open the assignment you want to grade.

2. Under Related Items on the right, click SpeedGrader.

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3. SpeedGrader will open in a new tab. Click the colored percentage bubble next to the grade entry box to view the Similarity Report.

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Via Gradebook

1. Open the Gradebook and select the assignment.

2. Click the arrow button on the right.

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3. A side panel will appear with a link to SpeedGrader.

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Reviewing the Similarity Report

1. The Turnitin Similarity Report will open in a new tab. In this report, you can:

• View sources similar to the student’s work and their similarity percentage.

• Exclude bibliographies, quotes, or sources from the report.

• Identify grammar and writing errors.

2. After reviewing the report, return to SpeedGrader, add comments, and enter a grade in the assessment box.

3. To navigate between students, use the arrows in the top right of SpeedGrader. Click the colored percentage bubble for each student to access their Similarity Report.

4. When grading is complete, close the SpeedGrader tab and return to Canvas.