The NU Canvas Learning Community provides great how-to videos and articles on Turnitin, the university’s plagiarism check tool that integrates with Canvas.
Create a Turnitin Assignment in Canvas
- Inform students that you will use this tool for certain assignments–earlier in the quarter, the better
- Preferred use is on substantial, research-based papers or essays that require sources
Adjust Turnitin Assignment Settings
Evaluate a Turnitin Assignment
- View plagiarism check through SpeedGrader
- Lower Similarity Score is better (indicates greater level of originality)
- Consider the weight of the plagiarism check in the assignment’s grade, rubric (e.g., citing of sources, originality of thought)