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.