Turnitin offers a feature that allows students in a class to review each other’s work. After the peer reviews are completed, the instructor can also review the submissions and provide feedback. Watch the video linked below to learn more.
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Using the Turnitin Module
Turnitin has a LTI integration with Moodle making it possible to utilize similarity reports as well as all the tools that Turnitin provides with Feedback Studio. This tutorial will go through how to set up a Turnitin Assignment in Moodle.
1. Make sure “Edit mode” is toggled on.
2. Click “Add an activity or resource.”
3. Narrow down the options by selecting the “Activities” tab.
4. Choose the “External tool” option from the list.
5. Provide a name for your assignment.
6. Choose the option “Turnitin” from the Preconfigured tool menu.
7. Click the “Maximum grade” field and enter the maximum grade for the assignment. In this case, we chose “25.”
8. Once you have input all your settings, click “Save and return to course” and wait for the submissions.
What file types can you submit via Turnitin?
You can set Turnitin to accept any file type in Settings > Optional Settings.
However, please be aware the different file types have limitations with Turnitin functionality.
For example, Excel files are able to be uploaded, but Turnitin only compares visible text. It does not look at formulas or hidden columns, and will likely not display properly in Feedback Studio when you go to mark it. Excel files must be made using Microsoft Excel and not a third party program that has the ability to save in the. XLSX format. Libre Office, Open Office, and more are not compatible with Turnitin and will not be accepted.