Turnitin

About

Turnitin is an innovative writing assessment toolkit designed to help instructors provide feedback to students through markup tools, rubrics, proofing tools, and originality reports. It allows instructors to quickly assess the originality of text-based content and provides unparalleled peer review options to identify opportunities for improvement. It helps students meet academic requirements by teaching proper referencing and citing techniques. Educators can easily provide formative feedback in order to help students meet the expectations set by their institution. Overall, Turnitin is a great way for instructors and students alike to foster better writing practices. Turnitin is available either as a stand-alone tool or through integration with Canvas. The Turnitin service is available either as a stand-alone tool or through integration with Penn State’s Canvas Learning Management System.