Turnitin
Service Offering
Turnitin is a web-based writing assessment toolkit that allows instructors to provide feedback to students through markup tools, rubrics, proofing tools, and originality reports to detect plagiarism. The service also provides peer review options. Turnitin is available either as a stand-alone tool or through integration with Canvas.
Service Availability
Services are available 24/7, with occasional scheduled maintenance, 5:00—7:00 a.m. Vendor maintenance will vary.
Intended UsersFaculty and students
These services are available at no cost to the user.
RequirementsThe service is available only to those who are eligible and have a Penn State Account. TurnItIn is for review and assessment of coursework only. Material intended for publication or research should not be reviewed through Turnitin. Turnitin's database is designed for coursework and may not return expected results. Additionally, the use of TurnItIn in this manner is against Penn State's license.
Owned byBrian Beiswenger (bpb12)
Managed by
Derek Gittler (dcg163)