What Does "Turnitin Enabled" Mean on an Assignment?
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"Turnitin enabled", "Plagiarism Review: Turnitin" or "originality report enabled" all mean the same thing: when you upload, your file goes to Turnitin automatically.
What happens when you submit
- Your file is sent to Turnitin.
- It's compared with internet sources, publications and submitted papers.
- A similarity report (formerly "originality report") is created.
- An AI writing report is created for your instructor if enabled.
When you see the report
| Setting | You see it |
|---|---|
| Immediately | As soon as it's ready |
| After due date | Once the deadline passes |
| After grading | With your grade |
| Never | Not at all |
Repository storage
Most assignments store your paper, so later papers, including your own, are checked against it.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 'Turnitin enabled' mean?
Your submission will be sent to Turnitin automatically and checked for similarity, and AI if enabled.
When will I see the report?
When your instructor's release setting allows: immediately, after the due date, after grading, or never.
Will my paper be stored?
Usually yes, unless the instructor chose no repository.
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