Turnitin Originality Report Meaning: What It Is and How to Read It
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"Originality report" is the older name for Turnitin's similarity report. Many platforms, like Canvas, still use the term.
Name changes, decoded
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Originality report | Older name for the similarity report |
| Similarity report | Current name: matches and a similarity % |
| Turnitin Originality | A product with similarity + AI detection |
| AI writing report | Separate report estimating AI-written text |
What the score means
A higher originality report score means more matching text, not more originality. 9% means 9% of words match. See score meaning.
Reading it
Use our step-by-step guide: how to read a similarity report.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Turnitin originality report?
The older name for the similarity report: it shows what percentage of your work matches other sources.
Is Turnitin Originality the same thing?
Turnitin Originality is a product that includes similarity checking and AI writing detection.
Does an originality report show AI?
The AI writing report is separate, though Turnitin Originality includes both.
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