Create a Turnitin Feedback Studio Assignment in Canvas

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Turnitin Feedback Studio is a powerful tool that allows instructors to provide comprehensive feedback and ensure the integrity of student submissions. This article outlines the step-by-step process for creating a Turnitin assignment using the Turnitin External Tool within Canvas.

Note: the Turnitin External Tool is not needed if you simply want to use Turnitin's plagiarism detection features. The external tool is only needed if you want to use Turnitin's grading interface for your assignments. To learn more about using the Turnitin plagiarism detection platform, see How do I enable Turnitin Plagiarism Detection for a Canvas Assignment?

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that the Turnitin External Tool has been enabled for your course. If not, request the Turnitin Tool to be enabled for your course. This step is not needed if you just want to use Turnitin's Plagiarism detection platform.

Step-by-Step Instructions

To create a Turnitin assignment using the Turnitin External Tool, do the following:

1. Open your Canvas course and select Assignments in the course navigation.
2. At the top right of the Assignments page, select the ⋮ (three-dot) menu next to + Assignment, then choose Turnitin LTI 1.3.
   
3. In the Turnitin assignment window, enter the Assignment name, Instructions, Points, Start date, Due date, and Feedback release date.
   
4. (Optional) Select Optional Settings and adjust similarity report options, ETS e-rater, or PeerMark according to your needs.
5. Review your settings, then select Save.

Now the Turnitin assignment appears in your course’s Assignments list and is ready for student submissions.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while creating a Turnitin assignment, try the following troubleshooting steps:

• Unable to find Turnitin LTI 1.3: Ensure that the Turnitin External Tool is enabled for your course. If not, request the Turnitin Tool to be enabled.
• Assignment details not saving: Double-check that all required fields (assignment name, point value, start date, due date) are filled out correctly.
• Students unable to submit: Verify that the assignment availability dates are correctly set and that the assignment is published.
• Turnitin settings not applying: Ensure that you save your settings after making adjustments in the Optional Settings section.
• Error messages: If you receive error messages, note the exact error and contact your institution's technical support for assistance.

Still need help? If you run into problems or still need help, faculty and staff can reach out to the Technology & Learning Program.