What can educators learn from Turnitin's Similarity Score or the AI writing indicator?

We’re pleased to share this infographic: Comparing Turnitin's Similarity Score and AI writing indicator
Knowing how and when to use the tools inside Turnitin's Feedback Studio is like knowing how and when to use any tool: When will its usage be the most beneficial?
The research is clear: formative feedback is more impactful than summative feedback. But sometimes this is daunting because of a plethora of tools and scores and all sorts of information that is available.
End of term or school year is a time when educators often reflect on how to improve their craft so this infographic can help to refocus exactly how to use these scores to help student learning.
What This Resource Is About:
- Compares the two scores to understand how and when each is beneficial
- Similarity Scores match human written text to text in the databases, while the AI writing indicator identifies text most likely written or modified by AI
- Both can help the educator identify areas where student knowledge needs a boost to complete the assignment
Where This Might Be Helpful:
- Student writing conference before the final submission
What You’ll Get Out of This Guide:
- Strategic insights – What each score measures
- Focused direction – How to use the scores to approach issues thoughtfully rather than reactively
- Identify instructional needs – Tailor responses for individual student needs
