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Introduction to Turnitin Originality

Turnitin Originality helps detect and prevent plagiarism when students hand in assignments and papers.

Content: In this 1-hour session, you will learn how to use Turnitin Originality to detect plagiarism.

Learning objectives: After attending this session, you will be able to:

  • Use Turnitin Originality within Canvas.
  • Find and interpret a Turnitin similarity report.
  • Submit an assignment to Turnitin outside of Canvas.

Target Group: Teachers, program coordinators, block planning groups, and members of the Board of Examiners.

Language: English or Dutch.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of using Canvas as a teacher.

Course format: Presentation followed by a Q&A session.

This introduction can be organised upon request (for a minimum of 6 participants). If you are interested, please contact your Faculty Support. 

Visit the UM Turnitin Originality support page: 

 

Upcoming dates and sessions

20 November 2026 11:00–12:00 Inner City Library – GL17 – room 0.104 (back office)
Available spaces 12/12
10 March 2027 11:00–12:00 Inner City Library – GL17 – room 1.213-1.213A
Available spaces 11/12