Technology - turnitin

turnitin.com.

To Register/Set Up Your Account:

  • In the upper right hand corner of the screen, click on “Create a User Profile.”
  • At the next screen, click on “Student.”
  • At the next screen, enter the class ID and the class enrollment password. You will receive this from your instructor.
  • Enter your email address. Please select an email address that you constantly use. You will be penalized for setting up a second account.
  • Enter your turnitin.com password.  It must by 6-12 characters, inclusive of 1 letter and 1 number.  WRITE THIS PASSWORD DOWN!
  • At the next screen, input your first name, last name, country of residence, and state of residence.
  • Read on the terms and conditions and click “I agree.”
  • End the set-up wizard and go back to the login screen.

To submit a paper:

  • In the upper right hand corner of the screen, login with your email address and password.
  • Click on the appropriate class to submit a paper.  Make sure you submit your paper to the right class period!
  • Click on “Find appropriate assignment.”  Find the appropriate titled assignment that you are about to turn in (i.e., The Scarlet Letter paper or A Raisin in the Sun paper or A Separate Peace paper).
  • Then, click on “Submit.”
  • Enter a title for your submission.  This can be as simple as A Raisin in the Sun Paper.
  • Choose the file to submit.  Find the place where you have saved the paper on your computer (i.e., desktop, file, etc.).  When you have found the paper, click on it. 
  • When the title of the paper is in the box next to “Choose File,” click “Submit.”
  • You will then be shown your paper.  MAKE SURE YOU ARE TURNING IN THE CORRECT PAPER – THE EXACT SAME ONE THAT YOU HAVE SUBMITTED IN CLASS.  When you’re sure that you’re submitting the right paper, click “yes.”
  • You will then receive a digital receipt.  This is your proof that you submitted the paper on time.  You can print it out or simply save the copy that is emailed to you.

Reminder: You must submit your paper by midnight on the date that it is due.