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The top Turnitin blog posts of 2021 and what they mean
At Turnitin, like many of you, we often look back on the past year as we plan for the future. What you, our readers, have most read over the last 12 months informs and enhances our resources for the…
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Authentic learning: What is it, and why is it important?
Fostering self-directed learners with a long-term, deep understanding of concepts is a key goal for educators. Authentic learning (or active learning) is, per Steve Revington , “real life learning.…
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What is the history or rubrics? Why do rubrics matter?
Rubrics are scoring criteria for grading or marking student assessment. When shared before assessment, rubrics communicate to students how they will be evaluated and how they should demonstrate…
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How to ensure fair and accurate end-to-end assessment
Assessments are a checkpoint for student learning and teaching efficacy; consequently, fair, inclusive, and accurate assessments are critical to increase learning outcomes.…
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What is a honor code and why is it important to academic integrity?
“I have neither given nor received assistance while completing this assignment. I pledge that it is my own work in its entirety.” An honor code, like the one above,…
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How to ensure administering assessments are part of a constant cycle of improvement
The educational journey is a cycle of constant improvement , and assessments are learning “checkpoints” that can result in improved outcomes. Consequently,…
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What are rubrics and how do they affect student learning?
What are rubrics? Rubrics are guidelines for student assessments. They are best made clear to students before an assessment; effective rubrics give students transparency into how they will be…
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What is the difference between academic integrity and plagiarism?
Plagiarism is often discussed hand-in-hand with issues surrounding academic integrity. In many instances, they are used interchangeably. And while plagiarism is indeed an act of academic dishonesty…
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When setbacks are opportunities for change: Best assessment practices
Every time we are faced with a challenge or setback, it involves making a change—and change includes acts of reevaluation and innovation. In education,…
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What is self-citation and what does it have to do with academic integrity?
What is self-citation? When it comes to a researcher’s own work, attribution is necessary to avoid self-plagiarism or duplicate plagiarism . Such attribution is called self-citation .…
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What is source code plagiarism and what does it have to do with academic integrity?
1. What is source code plagiarism? Source code plagiarism—otherwise known as programming plagiarism—is, simply put, using (aka copying or adapting) another person’s source code and claiming it as…
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What is self-plagiarism and what does it have to do with academic integrity?
Self-plagiarism—sometimes known as “ duplicate plagiarism ”—is a term for when a writer recycles work for a different assignment or publication and represents it as new.…
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Thinking beyond classrooms to help students prepare for the future
As educators, we may find ourselves wondering why some students find academic writing difficult, why referencing seems complicated, or why getting an in-text citation right seems so challenging.…
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What are online test banks and what do they have to do with academic integrity?
In this blog series, we have explored emerging trends in academic misconduct, including the use of word spinners and electronic cheating devices . These trends are being seen worldwide and have been…
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How can we authentically appreciate educators in 2021?
In March of 2020, educators around the world were asked to conduct a breathtaking turnaround and shift entirely into remote instruction in mere days. Teachers suddenly went from seeing their…
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What are electronic cheating devices and what do they have to do with academic integrity?
There are new and emerging trends in academic misconduct ; in this post, we are taking a closer look at cheating devices used to purposely evade detection on exams with the goal of illuminating ways…
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International Center for Academic Integrity Conference panel recaps: part 2 of 2
The International Center for Academic Integrity held its annual conference online in March 2021, offering up research on academic integrity. It was a rich experience offering student, educator,…
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International Center for Academic Integrity Conference panel recaps: part 1 of 2
In March 2021, the International Center for Academic Integrity held its annual conference online. There were many valuable panels from which to choose,…
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What are word spinners and what do they have to do with academic integrity?
Earlier, we touched on new and emerging trends in academic misconduct ; it’s also important to take a closer look at each of these challenges and ways to mitigate their impact on student learning.…
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How to Enhance Authentic Assessment with Integrity
Roslyn Miller, Ph.D. and Amanda E. Major, Ed.D., CPLP, PMP are instructional designers at the University of Central Florida; their work and research focus on effective instruction and authentic…
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How to Foster Original Thinking and Revision with Draft Coach
As a psychology instructor teaching entirely virtual high school courses, I have had to find new and innovative ways to instruct, provide feedback, and connect with my students in a fully digital…
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Six Ways to Reshape Your Feedback and Increase Student Engagement
Earle Abrahamson, Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy at the University of East London (UK), has been using Turnitin Feedback Studio to provide feedback to his students on their…
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Starting the Year: Transforming Assessment into Learning for Students and Educators
You’ve offered and completed student assessments. You’ve ensured a variety of assessments that test different components of learning and include a diverse range of learning styles.…
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What's Ahead for Turnitin in 2021
I’m eager to share Turnitin’s priorities for 2021, but before we look forward, I want to acknowledge the past year and its challenges. We’re in awe of the institutions and educators who worked…
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Starting the Year: What Do You Need to Know About Assessment
Assessment is a critical intersection between teaching and learning , a junction at which educators understand what it is students have learned and where educators gain insights into teaching…
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