Plagiarism review tool migration project
Like most educational institutions, Wayne State uses a plagiarism review tool to scan assignments submitted via Canvas. Wayne State uses Turnitin Similarity.
Turnitin Similarity faculty training
This video covers key topics to enhance your use of Turnitin Similarity, including:
- How to distinguish plagiarism from text similarity
- How to interpret the Similarity Report
- How to optimize key Turnitin settings in your Canvas course
- Best practices and additional resources to help you get the most out of Turnitin
How to get help
Students and faculty can contact the following teams for technology support with this change. Faculty can reach out to the Office for Teaching & Learning for support with course design and development.
| Customer | Support group | Phone number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | C&IT Help Desk | 313-577-4357 | helpdesk@wayne.edu |
| Faculty | LMS admin support | 313-577-9457 | lmsadmin@wayne.edu |
Student FAQ
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Can I do self-check reports in Turnitin Similarity?
Yes, there are two ways to do so.-
Assignment drafts: If an assignment allows resubmissions, you may be able to resubmit a paper several times before the assignment’s due date. In this situation, any second or subsequent submission will overwrite the original submission. You are allowed three resubmission attempts with a report. If resubmissions are not allowed, your first attempt will be final. If you wish to check a paper before the final due date, reach out to your instructor to inquire about allowing multiple drafts for the assignment; this is a setting that must be enabled by the instructor.
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Plagiarism check course: Students can use the non-term Canvas course Student Plagiarism Check to review their assignment before submitting it and without adding it to the Wayne State database for plagiarism review. This process will provide a plagiarism score and a similarly report that can be downloaded if desired. This allows plagiarism review for drafts without compromising review scores for future submissions of the same assignment.
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Faculty FAQ
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What happened to Unicheck?
Turnitin acquired it and will discontinue Unicheck. To continue utilizing a plagiarism tool, Wayne State purchased a contract with Turnitin for their tool Similarity. -
Will I have access to Unicheck reports after October 25, 2024?
No. Once Unicheck has been removed from Canvas, you will no longer have access to reports. Scores will still be visible on assignments, but if you need to retain reports, you will need to export them from Unicheck prior to Friday, Oct. 25.