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August 25, 2026

Creating a Standard TurnItIn Assignment

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Setting up a standard assignment relies on the Select Content deep-linking workflow, which bridges Moodle directly with Turnitin Feedback Studio.

Step-by-Step Setup:

1. Enable Editing

Go to your Moodle course homepage and toggle Edit mode on (located in the top right corner).

Locate the specific topic, section, or week where you want the Turnitin assignment to appear and click Add an activity or resource.

2. Choose Turnitin

In the activity chooser, choose the Turnitin activity.

3. Select Content

In the settings menu that appears, click the Select content button. This opens the Turnitin setup window via deep linking. (Note: If this is your first time using the integration, you may be prompted to accept an End User License Agreement).

4. Configure Assignment Details

Configure your core assignment details within the Turnitin window or the External Tool tab

  • Enter the Assignment Title and Instructions.
  • Set your Start Date, Due Date, and Feedback Release Date.

5. Similarity Reports and Repositories

In the Report settings area define your similairity report and repository choices.

  • Decide if you will allow student to view the Similarity Report after the due date or at the time of submission.
  • Choose Standard Paper Repository for final papers. Or choose Do not store submitted papers if students are submitting drafts.
  1. Click Submit at the bottom of the Turnitin window to save these configurations.
  2. The Turnitin window will close, and the Tool URL and Activity Name fields will automatically populate back into Moodle.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the Moodle settings page and click Save and return to course to complete the deployment.

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Designing Multipart Assignments in Turnitin

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Instructors are advised to structure multipart assignments by creating separate, sequentially organized Moodle activities for each phase of the project (e.g., Part 1: Draft Outline, Part 2: Peer Review/Feedback, Part 3: Final Draft).

Why Use Separate Moodle Activities?

  1. Gradebook Clarity: Each part receives its own dedicated column in the Moodle Gradebook automatically, preventing scoring overlap or confusion.
  2. Individual Settings: You can apply custom settings for each submission phase. For instance, you can disable paper repository storage on Part 1 (Draft) so that the student’s final paper on Part 2 does not generate a 100% similarity match against their own draft.
  3. Clear Student Deadlines: Students see independent start dates, due dates, and feedback release dates on their course page and Moodle calendar for each milestone.

Example Workflow Setup:

  1. Create Part 1 (Draft / Outline Submission):
    • Set up a Turnitin assignment following the steps in Creating a Standard Turnitin Assignment
    • Under Optional Settings, set Submit papers to as Do not store submitted papers. This ensures the draft is checked for similarity but not saved to the institutional database.
  2. Create Part 2 (Final Submission):
    • Repeat the setup process to create a second, distinct Turnitin activity.
    • Under Optional Settings, set Submit papers to the Standard paper repository. This will store the final work in the database and cross-reference it against external databases and future student submissions.
  3. Organize on Moodle Homepage: Use Moodle’s drag-and-drop handles to position the assignments sequentially within the same module or section.
    • Rename them clearly (e.g., “Research Project – Part 1: Initial Draft” and “Research Project – Part 2: Final Report”).

Time-Saver — Duplicating and Copying Existing Assignments

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Instructors can now successfully copy, duplicate, or import existing assignments from previous semesters.

However, copied assignments are not automatically active on the Turnitin side. To prevent students from encountering error messages, instructors must complete a quick, manual activation/initialization step.

How to Duplicate within a Course

  1. Duplicate or Import:
    • To duplicate in the same course: Turn on Edit mode, click the three-dot action menu next to the existing Turnitin assignment, and select Duplicate.
  2. Identify Unlinked Activity: The copied assignment will appear on your course page, but it is currently an empty shell on the Turnitin server.
  3. Launch & Link (Crucial Step): Click the copied Turnitin activity link. Moodle will initiate a handshake with Turnitin.
  4. Update Dates & Save: Turnitin’s setup interface will open in deep-linking mode and detect that this is a duplicated or imported activity.
    • Review and adjust your Start Date, Due Date, and Feedback Release Date to match your new semester’s schedule.
    • Verify the settings under Optional Settings (such as rubric attachments and submission folders) which are carried over from the original assignment.
    • Click Submit at the bottom of the Turnitin configuration window.
  5. Ready for Use: Once you click Submit, the link is initialized. A new, empty Turnitin Assignment Inbox is created specifically for this new course, ready to accept student submissions without carrying over any student files or history from the previous semester.

How to Enter a Zoom Meeting

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If you must attend a Zoom meeting but aren’t sure how to get started, this tutorial will walk you through the necessary steps to enter a Zoom meeting.

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Zoom Learning Center

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On-demand courses and live training sessions designed just for educators are now LIVE in the Zoom Learning Center (ZLC)! These materials cover everything educators need to know to set up their classrooms and establish routines for success.You can select from courses and sessions that cover:
  • Getting Started with Zoom for Education
  • Setting Up Your Classroom on Zoom
  • Engaging Your Students on Zoom
  • Zoom In: Breakout Rooms
    And more!

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TurnItIn Workflows for Instructors

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Grading, Feedback & Rubrics

  • Using, Importing, and Exporting Rubrics
    Learn how to attach a rubric or grading form to your assignments for consistent grading. This guide also covers how to export .rbc files and import formatted Excel spreadsheets to share rubrics across courses or with teaching colleagues.
  • Enabling Anonymous Marking
    Ensure objective, unbiased grading by hiding student names in your Turnitin assignment inbox and Feedback Studio interface. Names will automatically be revealed once the Feedback Release Date passes.
  • Submitting on a Student’s Behalf
    If a student is experiencing submission issues or has emailed you their file directly, follow this guide to upload files (from your local computer, Google Drive, or OneDrive) directly into their slot within your Moodle Turnitin Assignment Inbox.

Assignment Administration & Downloads

  • Bulk Downloading Submitted Assignments
    (Navigate to the “Download options” section of this guide)
    Steps for bulk downloading student submissions in a single compressed .zip folder. You can export original student submissions, standard PDFs that preserve inline feedback/grades, or a grade report summary spreadsheet.
  • Using PeerMark with Turnitin Assignments
    PeerMark is Turnitin’s robust peer-review tool. This section outlines how to create a PeerMark assignment, edit peer-review questions, allocate papers, and review classmate evaluations.

Similarity & Grade Integration

  • Understanding the Similarity Score
    A complete breakdown of similarity percentage ranges, index interpretations, and instructions on how to use academic judgment when distinguishing between expected citations and potential misconduct.
  • Acceptable File Types for Submission
    Detailed specifications regarding supported file sizes (under 100MB), word count minimums (20+ words), page limits (under 800 pages), and allowed file extensions (such as .docx, .pdf, .pptx).
  • Troubleshooting Grade Sync Issues
    If grades entered inside Turnitin Feedback Studio are not propagating to the Moodle Gradebook, consult this FAQ. The most common resolution is verifying that the “Maximum grade” in Moodle’s activity settings is set to a value greater than 0.