Turnitin is the university's plagiarism detection service, a cloud-based solution which is integrated with the Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle).
Activity and Content Tools - Essential
Turnitin checks submitted documents against its database and the content of other websites to identifying similarities with existing sources.
Key Service Information
Features and Benefits
- Integrated in the Moodle platform, and can be accessed worldwide
- Students can also use it without penalties, to submit drafts and learn to avoid plagiarism and improve their writing.
- Effective formative and summative student feedback is given through the Feedback Studio which includes tools such as quick marks, feedback summary, and marking rubrics.
Eligibility
Turnitin, through Moodle, is available via the Portal, or by going to https://moodlecurrent.gre.ac.uk
The service is available to all members of university staff and students
Availability
Support hours:
09.00 - 17.00 weekdays other than University and Bank Holidays
User service issues:
Any dissatisfaction with the service should be addressed in the first instance to the IT Service Desk.
Help & further information
Support: How do I's and other issues.
- Please contact the IT Service Desk
Help Documentation: Provided by IT and Library & EDU
- Embedded Moodle Help "questionmarks" provide pedagogical and technical help.
- Other guidance is available at: http://blogs.gre.ac.uk/moodlehelpstaff/
Other relevant information can be found in:
IT and Library website