Turnitin for Students

Avondale University College uses the Turnitin software as a text-matching tool to support academic integrity. It gives you the opportunity to improve your assignment by highlighting revisions that may need to be made before your final submission.

It is a condition of enrolment at Avondale University College that students accept their work may be monitored by staff using text-matching software. However Turnitin is NOT a program to “catch you out.” Its primary purpose is to evaluate and improve academic writing and referencing skills.

Use Turnitin to ensure the originality of your work!

Three important features of Turnitin

1. OriginalityCheck


Ensures original work by checking submitted papers against web pages, student papers and leading library databases and publications.
OriginalityCheck Video

2. GradeMark


Saves time and improves feedback through online grading where standard and customized marks appear directly on the student's paper.
GradeMark video

3. PeerMark


Engages students in the writing process by providing structured, anonymous feedback of other student's written work.
PeerMark video

Quick instructions
Detailed instructions
Top 15 misconceptions about Turnitin
Glossary of terms
FAQs

Online tutorials
How to Submit a Turnitin Assignment
How to Access your Turnitin Feedback
How to interpret your results YouTube clip

Further help

Alleged Academic Misconduct Process
Online Tutorials
Plagiarism advice
Referral for Academic Support
Using an iPad
Assignment cover template