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Turnitin

Teaching and Learning

NJIT has a contract with Turnitin.com to offer faculty a method for checking student papers online for possible plagiarism.  NJIT's Turnitin service is typically administrated through Canvas. Each instructor can create Turnitin assignments in Canvas. 

Why use Turnitin?

  • Ensures students are using good sources
  • Teaches good habits for sourcing papers
  • Allows instructors to determine if a student submission was plagiarized

To get started using Turnitin, please log into your course at canvas.njit.edu. You can find faculty tutorials on Turnitin from there.

  • If you need additional assistance with Turnitin, please contact the IST Service Desk (servicedesk.njit.edu) to set up an appointment with an Instructional Designer for training.
  • For more information about combating cheating & plagiarism and for university resources on academic integrity issues, you can view the University Policy on Academic Integrity.