FAQ from Instructors:

1. Will my Turnitin Assignments get copied when I request a clone of this course shell?
   • No, Turnitin Assignments cannot get copied from one course shell to another like regular Blackboard Vista assignments. They'll need to be created new in each course shell that they are used.
2. Can I automatically convert my regular Blackboard Assignments to Turnitin Assignments?
• No. You'll need to create a new Turnitin Assignment for each assignment that you plan to grade using Turnitin.
3. Does the Turnitin Assignment link have to be an icon on my homepage?
• No, it can be an icon on any one of your Course Content pages. It doesn't have to be the homepage.
4. Can I put the link to the Turnitin Assignment anywhere instead of the homepage?
• Yes, you can also add a link to the Turnitin Assignment inside of a Learning Module. It cannot be added to the Calendar or the Course Tools menu.
5. Can I add an attachment to my Turnitin Assignment?
• No.
6. Can I add instructions to my Turnitin Assignment?
• Yes, when creating a Turnitin Assignment, click the More Options button where you'll find a Special Instructions field.
7. When I click on the Turnitin Assignment from Student View, it shows that my students see the same thing that I see from the Instructor tab. Why's that?
• The Student View tab does not accurately display what your actual students see when they click on an assignment. Actual student accounts will get a page where they can submit a file to the assignment.
8. I use grading forms - can I continue to use my Vista grading forms with the Turnitin Assignment?
   • No, to continue using the Vista grading form, your students would need to submit the file through the regular Assignment Inbox, not through Turnitin.

More Turnitin Resources

• Turnitin's Instructor User Manual (PDF)
• Turnitin's Student User Manual (PDF)
• Help Center