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The Turnitin Similarity Score: what does it actually mean?
The Turnitin Similarity Score is often the source of much discussion in the classroom. Not only is the score often an indicator of unattributed text and possible misconduct,…
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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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Ghosted similarity icon
One of my classes identical to the other will not generate a similarity report. Why?
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ETS rather - & draft coach.
I've just spotted that we now have access to ETS rater; and have started to investigate it. From what I can see, it's not available to students pre-submission - though i see that Draft Coach is (if…
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How do you create your classroom honour code?
Classroom honour codes are critical in creating a foundation for a culture of academic integrity. How do you create a honour code among your students. Here are some guidelines that might help https:…
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Integrating authentic assessment into curriculum to leverage student learning - Webinar
Implementing an appropriate teaching model while integrating authentic assessment in the course syllabus can support student learning while safeguarding institutions’ academic integrity.…
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How do you make assessments effective? Check out this ebook
Assessments form the bridge between teaching and learning. When learning happens online, we need to recalibrate the way we look at assessments. This means looking at them differently and programming…
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Did you know about these PDF report applications?
Hi there! We recently mentioned the PDF and its major perks. Now, it’s about the right time to brainstorm more use cases for it. Apart from being good evidence for the grades,…
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The HOW & BENEFITS of K-12 & University Partnership
Can India also Initiate & Build a Research Consortium of its kind by bringing together the two pillars together- K12 & University right from the young age of Students ??…
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The HOW & BENEFITS of K-12 & University Partnership
Can India also Initiate & Build a Research Consortium of its kind by bringing together the two pillars together- K12 & University right from the young age of Students ??…
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How to use ethics to address challenges of contract cheating - an interview with Dr. Sandeep Shastri, VC, Jagran Lakecity University
Contract cheating is when a student uses the practice of getting their work done by a third-party and then uses it as his/her own work. Contract cheating can be both paid and unpaid.…
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How the Turnitin software is useful in finding of plagiarism
Give yours opinion on Turnitin software is useful in finding of plagiarism
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What makes paraphrasing dishonest?
Paraphrasing requires regular training and thoughtful writing from students. It’s essential to explain why and how to do it legitimately. Otherwise, they’d be more willing to look for shortcuts than…
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Working with your students to develop an honor code
This week’s Turnitin Blog looks at honor codes and their integral role in an institution’s academic integrity strategy. The blog explores how the process of developing an honor code should be a…
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Working with your students to develop an honor code
This week’s Turnitin Blog looks at honor codes and their integral role in an institution’s academic integrity strategy. The blog explores how the process of developing an honor code should be a…
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Similarity Reports
Hello! My teaching partner and I have recently experienced issues with similarity reports. Those essays submitted earlier in the day (1st period) are not compared to those submitted later in the day…
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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 can synonym swapping detection by Turnitin help you?
We’ve recently had a conversation with a couple of teachers who said that they spend around 90% of their time analyzing students’ submissions to find out whether or not plagiarism has occurred.…
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What do you get from the PDF Similarity Report?
Educators will surely benefit from the similarity score and online reports delivered by Turnitin Similarity upon completion of each paper check. They provide a lot of insights into students’ writing…
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HREDU82 History of Bantu Education
Greetings team I'm currently a student at unisa. I would really appreciate your help. I managed to submit task 1 draft and revision task 1 on turnitin.…
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20Oct
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Join the International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating
Wednesday 20 October, is the 6th International Day of Action (IDoA) Against Contract Cheating, a global call to action to prevent the use of essay mills and contact cheating services and also…
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Join the International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating
Wednesday 20 October, is the 6th International Day of Action (IDoA) Against Contract Cheating, a global call to action to prevent the use of essay mills and contact cheating services and also…
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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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Questions of the day
Have you ever encountered unfair paraphrasing? Was it synonym swapping or something else? How do you recommend tackling these situations?