How to Submit Turnitin or Plagiarism-Checked Assignments

Some Moodle sites use Turnitin or similar tools to check for originality. The submission process looks similar to a normal assignment but includes an additional originality check.

Steps

1. Open your course and locate the relevant Turnitin assignment (usually indicated by the Turnitin logo or “Turnitin Assignment” in the title).
2. Select the activity to read the submission instructions and deadline.
3. Select Submit Paper or Add Submission.
4. Upload your file — Turnitin usually accepts Word, PDF, or text-based documents.
5. Select Add Submission or Submit to confirm.
6. Once processed, you’ll see an Originality Report percentage (if your tutor allows you to view it).

Tips

• If you receive an error message, check file size and format.
• You can usually resubmit before the deadline; the system will replace your previous file.
• Originality reports may take several minutes to appear.

Note: Some organisations integrate Turnitin within the standard Moodle assignment tool, while others use a dedicated Turnitin activity - the screens may vary slightly.