Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turnitin?

Note: As of August 31 2026, the current Turnitin system will be replaced with a new platform called Draft Coach. For more details, visit the Draft Coach + Turnitin Solutions for Students info page.

Turnitin is an online text matching tool that scans your assignments against existing sources for improper citations or potential plagiarism. This tool compares assignments to previously submitted work as well as website and database content. For more information, visit the Turnitin Guide.