Overview
The are two options for using Turnitin for your assignments in eLearning:
- The LTI or external tool
- The Plagiarism Framework
The chart below can help determine which will work better for your particular assignment(s) in eLearning.
External tool vs. Plagiarism Framework
Can't decide which option is most suitable for your needs? The Turnitin Canvas integration matrix can help you make an informed decision! Compare the two integration types below:
| Feature | External tool | Plagiarism Framework |
|---|---|---|
Originality Check (Similarity Reports) | Yes Available from the Turnitin inbox, Canvas SpeedGrader and Gradebook. | Yes Available from Canvas SpeedGrader and Gradebook. |
| Group assignments | No | Yes |
| Canvas SpeedGrader | Yes This may be used in conjunction with Turnitin online grading tools. | Yes This is the recommended feedback tool when using the Plagiarism Framework. |
| ETS e-rater grammar checking (automated, immediate feedback) | Yes | Yes |
| Turnitin online grading tools | Yes | No |
| Turnitin PeerMark | Yes | No |
| Canvas Peer Review | No | Yes |
| Change due dates | Yes Dates must be set before student submissions are made. | Yes Dates can be set before/after student submissions are made. |
| Canvas rubrics | Yes Canvas rubrics need to be added to an assignment before the Turnitin External Tool tool is added. | Yes This is the recommended feedback tool when using the Plagiarism Framework. |
| Turnitin rubrics and grading forms | Yes | Not available to students pre and post submission. |
| Multiple file submission | No All previous submissions will be overwritten. | Yes Each submission has its own Similarity Report. All previous submissions will be retained. |
| Collusion check | Yes On the due date, an updated score is available in Feedback Studio (accessible from the Turnitin LTI assignment inbox within Canvas), but will not be updated in Canvas Speedgrader or the Canvas Gradebook. | Originality Check (Similarity Reports) |
Training
Videos and TextVideo Resources
External tool vs. Plagiarism Framework
| Option | Training Videos - Instructor | Training Videos - Student |
|---|---|---|
Using Turnitin - External Tool (LTI) | Feedback StudioHow to create a Turnitin assignment in Canvas How to read an originality report How to provide feedback to students PeerMarkHow to create a PeerMark assignment | How to submit a Turnitin Assignment, view originality reports, and instructor feedback How to conduct a peer review in PeerMark |
Using Turnitin - Plagiarism Framework Tool | How to submit a Turnitin enabled assignment and view originality reports |