What is TurnItIn?
TurnItIn is a service that allows universities to uphold academic integrity by giving instructors the opportunity to offer feedback on student assignments and detect possible issues of plagiarism.
How can TurnItIn be used for instruction?
Despite its reputation as a deterrent to plagiarism, TurnItIn can also help instructors in assisting students in their understanding of proper citations and the correct formatting for their writing. Instructors have the ability to control various aspects of TurnItIn and how it is used for evaluating student assignments.
How do I access TurnItIn?
Instructors can access TurnItIn via D2L when creating assignments. Under the “Evaluation and Feedback” tab, choose “TurnItIn Integration”. From there, instructors can choose how they want to evaluate student assignments.
Where can I find more information about TurnItIn?
D2L’s help site has a page featuring how to get started with TurnItIn.