Recent Articles about the use of Turnitin

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jill Fresen

In today’s wired and networked world, it is easy for students to buy essays from so-called ‘essay mills’, or to commission someone to write an essay for them. Here are two recent articles about such activities: Article by Dan Ariely … Continue reading →

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Turnitin2 was launched in September 2010

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jill Fresen

Turnitin2, the next generation version of the plagiarism detection software, was launched during September 2010. It has an updated user interface and new format for the Originality Report. Images and other graphic material in the student paper are now retained … Continue reading →

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Using Turnitin for plagiarism detection and prevention

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jill Fresen

Turnitin is an online text matching system that can be used to help identify potential plagiarism in student work that is electronically submitted. It can also be used in a formative way, for tutors to help students develop their academic … Continue reading →

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