Turnitin - Student Information
Click here to download the Student Manual (the document is in PDF format and requires the Adobe Acrobat reader to view).
Note: The following information is for students that must use the turnitin.com website for submitting an assignment. Instructors have the option of using either turnitin.com or WebCT Vista for the Turnitin service. Please contact your instructor if you are unsure which method he or she is using.
Before you can begin using the Turnitin service, you must complete two basic steps:
- Create a user profile at turnitin.com. You will be required to provide an email address that will become your Turnitin user name and choose a password for the system. We recommend using your GatorLink email address but use a different password for increased security.
- Join an online class at Turnitin by using the account join password provided to you by the instructor. Once you join a class, the instructor will need to create assignment categories to which you will submit your papers. Remember that you can only submit one time to each assignment; so dont upload the wrong draft!
References:
Pages 1 and 2 of the Student's Manual cover joining a class.
Pages 2 and 3 cover submitting papers.
Pages 4 and 5 cover interpreting originality reports.
Note: Students concerned about issues of plagiarism and their rights as a student should consult the Academic Honesty site maintained by the Dean of Students Office.