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The Open University

Using Turnitin effectively: building integrity into your writing

The Open University via OpenLearn

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This short online course introduces you to Turnitin and demonstrates how it can be used formatively to enhance your learning and strengthen your understanding of academic integrity. Academic integrity is a fundamental principle of honest education and assessment, reflecting your commitment to producing and submitting work that is authentically your own — something to be genuinely proud of as a student.Through guided activities and practical examples, this free course will show you how Turnitin can be used as a learning tool before you submit your final assessments, helping you to develop confidence in your writing, referencing, and citation practices.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 What is Turnitin?
  • 2 Turnitin myths
  • 3 What does a Turnitin report look like?
  • 4 Understanding the similarity report
  • 5 A step-by-step guide to Turnitin
  • 6 Paraphrasing
  • 7 Developing good habits with Turnitin
  • 8 Academic conduct versus academic integrity
  • 8.1 Building a culture of integrity
  • 9 It’s your education
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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