How do I view the full Similarity Report in Turnitin as an instructor?

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This guide explains how to view the full Similarity Report for student submissions in Turnitin for assignments using the Canvas Plagiarism Framework integration. Accessing these reports helps instructors assess the originality of students' work and identify potential plagiarism. This is particularly useful for maintaining academic integrity within coursework.

Prerequisites

Step-by-Step Instructions

To view the full Similarity Report in Turnitin for submissions in Canvas, do the following:

  1. Navigate to the SpeedGrader for the relevant assignment. You can access SpeedGrader through the Grades section or directly from the assignment page.
  2. In SpeedGrader, locate the submission you want to review. On the right-hand side of the interface, you will see the similarity percentage indicated next to the student's filename.
  3. Select the similarity percentage link. This action will redirect you to Turnitin's interface where you can view the full Similarity Report.

By following these steps, you will be able to analyze each submission in detail, exploring sources that match the submitted text and reviewing potential plagiarism indicators.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues where the similarity percentage does not appear or the link does not redirect properly, ensure that:

  • The assignment is set up to check submissions for plagiarism. Follow the steps in our Turnitin setup guide
  • The student submission is a file type supported by Turnitin
  • Sufficient time has passed since the submission was made for a similarity report to be generated (typically no more than an hour)

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

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