2. An online plagiarism-detection system and a complete web-
based class management solution.
Originally developed by professors at the University of
California Berkeley in 1996.
Owned by I Paradigms, LLC, in Oakland, California.
3. To deter plagiarism.
To hold students accountable.
To determine the similarity of text to sources.
To enhance teaching and student learning.
4. Deters plagiarism before it happens.
Saves time in the investigation of the originality of
student work.
Allows for efficient citation verification.
Provides documentation of any alleged plagiarism.
Provides resources to assist in teaching research and
writing skills, including proper citation.
5. 4 Easy Steps
1. Create a User Profile (already done for you if you
received an email from Turnitin).
2. Create classes.
3. Create assignments.
4. Submit papers.
6. Go to www.turnitin.com.
At the top right, enter your email address and user
password (the temp. password in the email you
received).
Click on “Log in.”
You will be sent to your instructor homepage, which
should list your account.
