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    • Where can I find information on using Turnitin text matching software at MRU?

    🔍 Using Turnitin at MRU

    Turnitin is a text-matching tool used in some MRU courses to help students and instructors identify where content in a submission matches existing sources.

    More information: 

    • The Academic Development Centre (ADC) offers guidance on using Turnitin at MRU. You'll find:
      • MRU’s Matching Software Policy
      • A simplified overview of the policy
      • Sample syllabus language
      • Training videos for both instructors and students
    • Turnitin Help Center also provides detailed documentation for instructors and students
    • Pedagogical Support. Connect with the ADC to explore instructional approaches for using Turnitin as a learning tool in your course.

     

    ⚠️ Important Notes on Turnitin

    • Turnitin does not detect plagiarism. It highlights matching text, but only instructors can determine whether matches are appropriate or need follow-up.
    • AI writing detection in Turnitin is still developing. It may flag content inaccurately, so results should be interpreted with caution and never used as definitive evidence.
    • Students can use Similarity Reports (when enabled for drafts) to improve citation and paraphrasing before final submission.
    • Instructors can use these reports to guide targeted feedback and help students build academic writing skills.

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