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Avoiding plagiarism: Turnitin and Similarity Checker Tool

This guide provides information and resources in relation to QMU's approach to plagiarism prevention.

Turnitin

Turnitin is a service that helps you check that your assignment work does not contain plagiarism. You will normally use this service prior to submitting the work for marking.

The Similarity Checker Tool allows you to check draft versions of your work before final submission. 

Support and information about Turnitin and Similarity Checker

Using the similarity checker tool

The Similarity Checker Tool allows you to check draft versions of your work before final submission. 

Using the Similarity Checker Tool.pdf 

Using the Similarity Checker Tool.doc  

How to interpret the results of similarity reports: Interpreting the Similarity Report (Turnitin UK support page)

Submitting your assignment to Turnitin

Student Guide to submitting assignments to Turnitin.pdf

Student Guide to submitting assignments to Turnitin.doc

Support guide

Turnitin student quick start guide

Support video 

Submit your assessment to a Turnitin Dropbox