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Each month we highlight an Internet,
USENET Special Interest Group (SIG), or similar mailing
list(s) or website(s).
 Turnitin.com
at UNT -
Plagiarism Prevention
UNT has recently purchased a one-year campus-wide
license for unlimited instructor submissions of student papers to Turnitin.com. This service is described as providing a powerful,
easy-to-use online tool that thoroughly checks student papers for
duplication of existing materials. The Plagiarism Prevention system is
said to be recognized worldwide for its searching capabilities and its deterrent
effect on cheating in educational settings.
Patrick Pluscht, Associate Director of the Center for
Distributed Learning, recently gave an overview of the service and
hosted a discussion on how it can be used to promote academic integrity
within the University. You can view Pluscht's PowerPoint
presentation
here.
How do I start using Turnitin? Information on how to begin using Turnitin.com has been distributed
to Deans and Department Chairs for sharing with all UNT instructors. According to the turnitin.com website (under the heading "New to
Turnitin"?):
| If you are an educator: |
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| 1. |
Either you or your institution
purchase a license for Turnitin.[UNT has purchased a one-year
campus-wide license] |
| 2. |
The administrator of your account
(either you or someone designated by your institution) receives
an account ID number and creates an account password. |
| 3. |
You visit
www.turnitin.com, create a user profile (just like an email
account) and use the account ID and account password to join. |
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| If you are a student: |
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| 1. |
Your instructor gives you a class ID
number and a class enrollment password. |
| 2. |
You visit
www.turnitin.com, create a user profile (just like an email
account) and use the class ID and enrollment password to enroll
in the class. |
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