How to Submit to Turnitin (and Turn Something In Correctly)
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Submitting to Turnitin is the same idea everywhere: find the assignment, upload, confirm, keep the receipt.
Steps
- Open the assignment in Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, Brightspace, Teams or Turnitin.com.
- Choose Upload or Submit and select your DOCX or PDF.
- Check the preview shows the right file.
- Confirm and submit.
- Save the digital receipt with your submission ID.
Avoid these mistakes
- Uploading the wrong version (keep one "FINAL" file).
- Image-only PDFs or protected files (file rules).
- Leaving it to the last minute; queues slow down near deadlines.
- Submitting a draft to a storing assignment, which will match your final.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I turn something in on Turnitin?
Open the assignment, upload your file, confirm the preview and submit. Save the digital receipt.
What file should I upload?
DOCX or a text-based PDF is safest.
Can I check it first?
Yes, a private Turnitin check costs $3.50 and isn't stored.
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