How to use Turnitin

If your instructor asks that you submit your assignments through Turnitin, please do the following.
After logging into Blackboard, under My courses section click on your class link to enter your online class.
On the left menu click on the Content button (selected button may varied based on the instructor's menu configuration).
Click on the assignment active link >>View/Complete

If this is your first time using Turnitin, then you must confirm that you are at least 13 years of age by clicking the buttons I am at least 13 years of age and I agree -- continue.
Next you will view the current status of your submission assignment.

By default you will see the single file upload already selected in the choose a paper submission method: window. Click the pull down menu for other submission options.
You will notice that your First and Last names are already filled in their respective field boxes.
In the submission title field box enter the title of your paper.
Please note the Requirements for single file upload: information. If your paper does not meet these requirements, Turnitin will not accept it.

Click the Browse… button and select the file you want to upload.
Click the Open button and then the Upload button to upload the selected file.
Now you will see a preview of your paper.
Click the Submit button at the bottom of the page.
- Warning: This step is critical and it must be processed. Otherwise the submission is incomplete, and the assignment will not be transmitted to your instructor.
Note: After the submission has been completed, a digital receipt containing a paper ID will display on your screen, and a copy will be send to your e-mail address associated with your Surf account. Save the digital receipt as this is proof of a completed submission.

To return to your portfolio and view your submission status, click the go to portfolio button. Your assignment submission will also appear in your My Grades section.

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