Blackboard: Using Turnitin (Plagiarism Detection Tool)
Simplify course assignment collection, verification and management

Are you concerned about plagiarism? Do you collect student assignments through email or in person? Do you need an easy way to set and manage deadlines? Don't clutter your inbox, save trees, and check student work for authenticity by using Turnitin!

In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to use the Turnitin anti-plagiarism tool to discourage plagiarism. This workshop will cover how you collect, verify, and grade papers with Turnitin.

Drs. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT and Psychology) and Mark Gstohl (Theology and CAT) use Turnitin in their classes. They will explain how they use Turnitin and share their experiences with using Turnitin.

Prerequisites: This workshop assumes that you are familiar with modifying the course menu and working with course tools (course management). If you would like to attend this workshop and you are not familiar with modifying the course menu or working with course tools, you should request a one-on-one with Janice Florent before Wednesday, September 21st. You can reach Janice at extension 7418 or email Janice Florent.

NOTE: Sandbox courses are required for this workshop. If you do not have a Sandbox course, you should request one at least 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop. Follow the link for instructions on requesting a Sandbox course.

  • Led by: Janice Florent (CAT), Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT and Psychology), and Dr. Mark Gstohl (Theology and CAT)
  • Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
  • Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
  • Location: Library, Room 532A
  • Sponsor: Center for the Advancement of Teaching

Note: Visit our website for additional Blackboard workshops or contact Janice Florent. Blackboard How-to guides are available. Also visit Blackboard Bits, Bytes, and Nibbles for Blackboard Tips.

To register: Continental breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 am. RSVP to cat@xula.edu or call ext 7512.

Tags: Blackboard
Format: hands-on
Event ID: 01125


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