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.
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.
