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This guide will walk you through the process of setting up a Turnitin Assignment for the submission of text-based assignments (e.g., PDF, Word, and PowerPoint files).

Similarity Report

A Similarity Report can be produced and highlights any text in a student’s assignment that matches sources in the Turnitin database, including web content, previously submitted assignments and subscription-based journals and publications.

Multiple file submissions and group assignments

Turnitin only allows the submission of one file. Turnitin also does not allow the submission of group assignments, consider using the Create and edit group assignments guide for group assignments that do not require a Similarity Report.

In the case of a group assignment where the Similarity report is required, one member of the group needs to submit on behalf of all group members. The marks will need to be manually entered in Gradebook for non-submitting group members.  

Draft submissions

UQ Assessment policy states that students must have the opportunity to submit a draft assignment to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment. To comply with the policy, it is recommended that the setting Generate Similarity Reports for student submission should be set to Generate reports immediately (students can resubmit until a due date): After 3 resubmissions reports generate after 24 hours. 

If students are limited to one draft submission only, you need to set up two Turnitin submission links

  • one for the draft and
  • one for the final submission.

Note: You will need to provide clear instructions to the students as two links may cause confusion.

  1. Set up your assignment
  2. Create the assessment folder for the Turnitin assignment
  1. Create the Turnitin assignment submission link
  2. Optional settings

1. Set up your assignment

All Turnitin assignment links should be created in the Assessment folders in the content area of the Learn.UQ site. Best practice is to create one folder for each assessment item. To avoid student confusion, the folder should be given exactly the same name as the assignment in the Course Profile. Refer to the Create Containers for Content guide by Anthology.

Tip: Add an Item inside the folder with instructions for students regarding assignment submission and links to all relevant documents such as the assignment question and marking scheme (if it is not online). For instructions, refer to the Create Containers for Content guide by Anthology.

The following information should be included in the assignment instructions:

  • How the file should be named.
  • The file type/s students may submit.
  • Not to include animated text/images in PowerPoint files.
  • What to do if they have problems uploading their assignment. i.e. Email the assignment to the course coordinator, continue to try to upload the assignment until they are successful and contact AskUs for help if needed.
  • That late assignments are allowed and that all assignments automatically have a time/date stamp of when they are submitted.
  • Include a link to the Student guide (Ultra): Submit your Turnitin assignment
  • Assignment submission is a three step process and it is the responsibility of the student to check the assignment preview and confirm that the assignment has been successfully submitted. Students need to download a copy of the Submission ID as proof they have submitted the assignment. 

The next step can be skipped if you have already set up your folder for the Turnitin assignment.