Also, do not add as External Tool from the module if you want an Assignment in Grades.) (Note: When using Turnitin, create new Assignments each semester from scratch rather than importing/copying them from a previous semester to avoid known issues. If you are adding an Assignment to a Module, select, give it an Assignment Name, and click the Add Item button. Steps to enable Turnitin in Canvasįirst, create a new Assignment in Canvas for each Turnitin assignment. There are some limitations when using Turnitin that differ from typical Canvas Assignments please see the Canvas Instructor Guide page How do I create a Turnitin assignment? for more information about those differences. Once you do so, you should use always use the Turnitin tool within Canvas do not log in to Turnitin's website to access your account due to known issues. An instructor account is automatically generated the first time you create a new Assignment in Canvas using the Turnitin tool. There is no need to request a separate Turnitin account.
Instructors and students can interact with Turnitin without ever leaving Canvas.
This page shows how to enable Turnitin in Canvas, how students submit files, and how instructors use Turnitin tools (or Canvas tools) to grade submissions. Instructors can enable Turnitin as part of a Canvas Assignment to check for plagiarism. Student Demo (Access Originality Check via Turnitin LTI).Student Demo (Access GradeMark via Turnitin LTI).Canvas (LTI Tool) - Instructor User Video.The best way to get support is to contact the Turnitin Helpdesk. See: How do I add an additional email address as a contact method in Canvas as a student? Support
Students need to have an email address in their Canvas account settings to use Turnitin in Canvas.