Introduction
This article provides information and assistance to create assignments in Canvas using the integrated TurnItIn external tool. TurnItIn is a robust plagiarism checker that also enables you to provide feedback to students. Additionally, you can use Turnitin to facilitate revision assignments as well as peer reviews.
Estimated Time to Complete
Reviewing this guide will take about 5- 10 minutes.
Steps
1. In Course Navigation, Click the Assignments link:
2. Click the Add Assignment button:
3. Select Submission Type as External Tool:
4. Click TurnItIn and click the Select button:
5. There are two options to choose from: Check or Uncheck the Load This Tool In A New Tab box:
5a. If the box is UNCHECKED, the TurnItIn submission inbox will display directly under the Assignment instructions:
5b. If the box is CHECKED, a TurnItIn submission link will display in a light gray box directly below the Assignment Instructions:
When the light gray box is clicked, the TurnItIn submission inbox will open up in a new browser tab or window.
Additional Information
TurnInIn Support- Creating an Assignment
TurnItIn Support- Using TurnItIn with Canvas