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Using Turnitin effectively: building integrity into your writing
This short online course introduces you to Turnitin and demonstrates how it can be used formatively to enhance your learning and strengthen your understanding of academic integrity. Academic integrity is a fundamental principle of honest education and assessment, reflecting your commitment to producing and submitting work that is authentically your own — something to be genuinely proud of as a student.
Through guided activities and practical examples, this free course will show you how Turnitin can be used as a learning tool before you submit your final assessments, helping you to develop confidence in your writing, referencing, and citation practices.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- explain what Turnitin is and how it supports academic integrity
- interpret a Turnitin similarity report and identify areas for improvement
- use Turnitin formatively to develop academic writing before final submission
- recognise the value of using Turnitin as a positive and constructive learning tool.
First Published: 20/01/2026
Updated: 20/01/2026
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