Turnitin supports academic writing 

Turnitin is internet-based plagiarism detection service which promotes both academic writing and responsible conduct of research.

Owing to its large background database, Turnitin is an effective tool for checking the originality of texts and comparing texts for similarities. Also AI detection tools is integrated in Turnitin. Moreover, the versatile pedagogical tools of Turnitin are essential in supporting and guiding students in the learning process of academic writing. With the help of the tools, the instructor can guide students to observe the practices of the responsible conduct of research, to which the University is committed.

At JYU Turnitin is integrated with Moodle learning environment. Self service tool for JYU staff and degree students Turnitin Draft coach is in M365 Word.

Students always return assignments to Turnitin personally. Teachers cannot do this on behalf of students. When returning an assignment, the student must approve the terms and conditions of Turnitin and give consent for saving the data. The student is marked as the copyright holder of the assignment in Turnitin. 

• Students can submit for instance these files: .doc(x), .rtf, .pdf, .txt. The maximum size of the file is 100 Mt. Read more
• Turnitin-report (Feedback studio)  is usually generated quickly, in less than 10 minutes 
  
  

Turnitin in Moodle

Teacher can add a Turnitin assignment to Moodle course area. There are three choices in using Turnitin plagiarism detection in Moodle:

• Assignment activity Turnitin Integrity can be used (no Feedback Studio)
• In Quiz activity Turnitin Integrity can be used in esseys (no Feedback Studio)
• Turnitin Assignment 2 includes Feedback Studio

Please note that the duration of the Moodle course area or the activity that uses Turnitin activity should never be over a year. Departments or thesis supervisors can create Moodle course areas for postgraduate students. Turnitin Assignment 2 is closed for submission after one month after the end date of the Moodle course space. 

 

In JYU reserchers and postgraduate students can use self service tool Turnitin Draft coach in M365 Word for example for plagiarism detection of papers and other publication drafts.