Frequently Asked Questions about Turnitin
For Staff
Is it possible to upload a Rubric using a Word Document?
No, currently you can only upload Rubric's into Turnitin using an excel sheet template provided by Turnitin. To know more how access the online help page here.
Can I enter letter grades in Turnitin?
No, presently Turnitin only accepts numeric scores.
Can I use decimal point for numeric score entry?
No, presently Turnitin does not handle decimal point hence use whole numbers.
Can I do a percentage or a point range rubric in Turnitin?
No, currently you can do only Percentage and Point value and Qualitative Rubric only in Turnitin.
Can I submit an assignment on behalf of the student on Turnitin?
Yes, you can as an Instructor, Course Admin and Teaching Assistant submit an assignment on behalf of the student. To know access the online help page here.
Can I send a reminder email to non-submitters?
Yes, Turnitin provides you the ability to email non-submitters via the Turnitin system. The email sent via Turnitin will be sent to students Victoria university student email address. To know more on how to email non-submitters access the online recourse here.
Is it possible to upload a Rubric using a Word Document?
No, currently you can only upload Rubric's into Turnitin using an excel sheet template provided by Turnitin. To know more how access the online help page here.
Can I enter letter grades in Turnitin?
No, presently Turnitin only accepts numeric scores.
Can I use decimal point for numeric score entry?
No, presently Turnitin does not handle decimal point hence use whole numbers.
Can I do a percentage or a point range rubric in Turnitin?
No, currently you can do only Percentage and Point value and Qualitative Rubric only in Turnitin.
Can I submit an assignment on behalf of the student on Turnitin?
Yes, you can as an Instructor, Course Admin and Teaching Assistant submit an assignment on behalf of the student. To know access the online help page here.
Can I send a reminder email to non-submitters?
Yes, Turnitin provides you the ability to email non-submitters via the Turnitin system. The email sent via Turnitin will be sent to students Victoria university student email address. To know more on how to email non-submitters access the online recourse here.
For Students
I clicked on Upload file to submit my assignment, does this then mean I have submitted my assignment?
No, submission is a two step process in Turnitin. First Step you need to Upload the file then, Final Step Confirm the upload in the new screen.
Do I receive any confirmation upon submitting my assignment?
Yes, you will receive an onscreen and email confirmation to your Victoria student email id from Turnitin. Please be sure to check your Junk/Spam in case you do not see a confirmation email in your inbox. Kindly retain your email. To know more click on 'Student View' above for more details.
How do I interpret my similarity report?
You can know more how to interpret your similarity report through this online resource on Turnitin's website.
I clicked on Upload file to submit my assignment, does this then mean I have submitted my assignment?
No, submission is a two step process in Turnitin. First Step you need to Upload the file then, Final Step Confirm the upload in the new screen.
Do I receive any confirmation upon submitting my assignment?
Yes, you will receive an onscreen and email confirmation to your Victoria student email id from Turnitin. Please be sure to check your Junk/Spam in case you do not see a confirmation email in your inbox. Kindly retain your email. To know more click on 'Student View' above for more details.
How do I interpret my similarity report?
You can know more how to interpret your similarity report through this online resource on Turnitin's website.
If you have a question that was not answered on our Turnitin pages, talk to one of our learning designers about using Turnitin Assignments.