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What is Turnitin?

Turnitin is text matching, electronic submission and feedback software. It is used in the University of Sheffield for Originality Checking, student submission of work and a mechanism to provide marks and feedback to students.

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Spring Alternative Assessment to Exams

Guidance on creating alternative assessment points in Blackboard to replace formal invigilated examinations in the spring semester 2019/20, including best practice for setting up a Turnitin assignment.

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Turnitin Assignments - Quickstart Guide

This guide will take you through the steps to set up a Turnitin assignment on your Blackboard course.

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What is Turnitin?
Alternative Assessment to Exams
Turnitin Quickstart Guide
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Turnitin essentials

Everything you need to know to get started with Turnitin

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Detailed guidance

Full guides on using Turnitin, aimed primarily at staff.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Turnitin
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What's new

New features and known issues