Description: The Internet has made copying and pasting information easier than ever before... but it has also made it easier to identify plagiarism. New Prague High School teachers are piloting the Turnitin.com plagiarism detection application. Participants will learn how to create assignments, set preferences, and understand “Originality Reports.” Tips and suggestions for instructional use will be presented.
* This session meets the "technology integration" licensure renewal requirement.
What is it?
Turnitin improves the student writing cycle by preventing plagiarism and providing rich feedback to students.
How does it work?
- Integrated into NP Moodle making it even easier to use. No need to setup classes, create accounts, or enroll students.
- Instructor Training (video tutorials)
- Student Training (video tutorials)
- Three Main Tools...
- OriginalityCheck
Ensures original work by checking submitted papers against 24+ billion web pages, 250+ million student papers and leading library databases and publications. - GradeMark (interactive tutorial)
Saves time and improves feedback through online grading where standard and customized marks appear directly on the student's paper. - PeerMark
Engages students in the writing process by providing structured, anonymous feedback of other student's written work.
How can it be used in class?
- Best practices
- Advice on Best Practices for Using TurnItIn.com (article)
- Quick tips (download)
- Thomas Dale High School (success story)
- Free, one-hour webinar (sign up)
Additional Resources:
- TIP Sheet (download)
- Turnitin (website)
- Research (information)