Turnitin

What is Turnitin?

Turnitin is the world's most widely used academic integrity platform, trusted by over 16,000 institutions in 140+ countries. It helps educators maintain academic standards by detecting plagiarism, AI-generated content, and providing rich feedback tools for student writing improvement.

Key Features

• Originality Check: Compares student submissions against the world's largest academic content database, including web content, journals, and previously submitted papers.
• AI Writing Detection: Identifies content likely generated by AI tools such as ChatGPT, helping institutions address emerging academic integrity challenges.
• Feedback Studio: Inline commenting, rubric-based grading, and voice comments enable detailed, actionable feedback on student work.
• Similarity Reports: Detailed reports showing matched sources with percentage breakdowns, helping educators make informed integrity decisions.
• iThenticate: Professional plagiarism checking tool for researchers and publishers.

Who is Turnitin for?

Turnitin is used by universities, colleges, K-12 schools, and research institutions worldwide. It is particularly essential for institutions with strong academic integrity policies and those dealing with the growing challenge of AI-generated student submissions.

Integrations & Compatibility

Turnitin integrates natively with all major LMS platforms including Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, and D2L via LTI. It also offers a standalone submission portal and API access for custom integrations.