How to Use Turnitin AI Detection Checker | How To Get Turnitin Instructor Account

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26 Sept 202303:17

TLDRThe video provides a step-by-step guide on using Turnitin's AI detection checker for instructors. It explains how to create a paper assignment, upload a file, and check for AI-generated content. The instructor is advised to be patient as Turnitin may experience latency due to high global usage. The video also covers how to interpret the AI detection results, download reports, and safely delete files without leaving a trace in the system, ensuring privacy and the ability to resubmit the same file.

Takeaways

  • 📝 To use Turnitin, start by going to your class and selecting a paper assignment.
  • 🔍 Assign a title to the assignment, such as 'Rio', and check for 'no respiratory' before submitting.
  • 📂 You can then upload a file from your desktop for submission.
  • 👤 As an instructor, you can select a student but this is not necessary for the process.
  • ⏳ After uploading, there might be a delay due to server latency, especially if the file is large.
  • 🔄 If the AI percentage does not appear, try modifying the title or waiting for a while.
  • 📊 Once the AI percentage appears, you can click on 'Samurai summary' to view the report.
  • 📋 After grading, the AI report will be available for download.
  • 🗑️ You can delete the file from your inbox as it will not be saved in the instructor's database if marked 'no respiratory'.
  • 🔒 No one can see the files you've checked, ensuring privacy.
  • 🔄 You can submit the same file multiple times without it being flagged due to 'no respiratory' status.

Q & A

  • How do you begin the process of using Turnitin AI Detection Checker?

    -To start using Turnitin AI Detection Checker, you need to go to your class and select a paper assignment as usual, then set the assignment title and submit it.

  • What should you do after submitting the assignment title in Turnitin?

    -After submitting the assignment title, you should select a student and then upload the file from your desktop.

  • Why might the AI percentage not show up immediately after uploading a file in Turnitin?

    -The AI percentage might not show up immediately due to latency issues because Turnitin handles a large number of files from around the world every second.

  • What can you do if the AI percentage does not appear after uploading a file?

    -If the AI percentage does not appear, you can play with the assignment title and retry. Sometimes it takes a while for the system to process and display the AI percentage.

  • How long does it typically take for Turnitin to process a file after upload?

    -The time it takes for Turnitin to process a file after upload depends on the file size and the speed of your internet connection.

  • What does 'no respiratory' mean in the context of Turnitin?

    -'No respiratory' in the context of Turnitin means that the file will not be saved in the instructor's database or have a submission history.

  • How can you check if a file has been processed by Turnitin AI?

    -You can check if a file has been processed by Turnitin AI by looking for the AI percentage and the Samurai summary in the system.

  • What is the significance of the Samurai summary in Turnitin?

    -The Samurai summary in Turnitin provides a detailed report on the file's originality and AI detection results.

  • How can you obtain a report after using Turnitin AI Detection Checker?

    -After the file has been processed, you can obtain a report by clicking on the 'Download' option and then viewing the report.

  • What should you do with the file after checking it in Turnitin if it's marked as 'no respiratory'?

    -If the file is marked as 'no respiratory', you can remove it from the inbox. Since it won't have a submission history, you can submit the same file again without any issues.

  • Can you request a permanent deletion of a file checked in Turnitin?

    -No, you cannot request a permanent deletion of a file checked in Turnitin, especially if it's marked as 'no respiratory'.

Outlines

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📚 Submission Process for Turnitin

The paragraph outlines the process of submitting an assignment to Turnitin. It starts with selecting a designer for a paper assignment titled 'Rio' and submitting it. The video then instructs to select a user, which is not a concern for this process. After submission, the file is uploaded from the desktop, and the system takes time depending on internet speed and file size. The video mentions that there might be latency due to high server load, and advises to be patient and play with the title until the AI processing starts. Once the AI is active, the system provides a Samurai summary, and the process returns to normal. The paragraph concludes with instructions on how to download the report, delete the file from the inbox, and reassures that the file won't be saved in the instructor's database if it's marked as 'no respiratory,' allowing for repeated submissions without a submission history.

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Keywords

💡Turnitin

Turnitin is a plagiarism detection software used by educators and students to check the originality of written work. In the context of the video, Turnitin is the main subject, as it explains how to use the Turnitin AI Detection Checker and how to get a Turnitin Instructor Account.

💡AI Detection Checker

The AI Detection Checker is a feature within Turnitin that uses artificial intelligence to detect patterns and content that may indicate the use of AI-generated text. The video provides a guide on how to use this tool effectively.

💡Instructor Account

An Instructor Account on Turnitin is an account type that provides educators with the ability to create assignments, view student submissions, and access various tools to manage and assess academic work. The video discusses how to obtain such an account.

💡Assignment

In the script, an assignment refers to a task given to students by an instructor, which they must complete and submit. The video explains the process of creating an assignment and submitting it through Turnitin.

💡Submission

Submission in this context is the act of uploading a student's work to Turnitin for checking. The video script describes the steps to upload a file and the subsequent actions that occur after submission.

💡Latency

Latency in the video refers to the delay in processing or response time. It is mentioned in relation to Turnitin's AI taking time to process and display results due to the high volume of files it handles globally.

💡Originality Report

The Originality Report is a document generated by Turnitin that provides a detailed analysis of a submitted work's uniqueness. It includes a similarity index and a comparison with other sources. The video explains how to access and download this report.

💡No Respiratory

The term 'no respiratory' seems to be a miscommunication or typo in the script. It might be referring to 'non-submission' or 'not submitted', which would mean that the work is not saved in the Turnitin database, allowing for repeated submissions without detection of previous submissions.

💡Inbox

In the context of Turnitin, the inbox is a section where instructors can view and manage submitted assignments. The video mentions removing a file from the inbox as a way to ensure it is not permanently stored or linked to an instructor or institution.

💡Permanent Deletion

Permanent Deletion refers to the complete and irreversible removal of data from a system. The video script explains that because the file is marked as 'no respiratory', it will not be saved in the Turnitin database, and thus, it can be removed from the inbox without the need for permanent deletion.

💡Institutional

Institutional in this context refers to the policies, procedures, or systems that are part of an educational institution. The video mentions saving a file in an institution, implying that once a file is deemed original and not flagged by Turnitin, it can be safely stored within the institution's systems.

Highlights

Access your class and select a paper assignment as usual.

Title the assignment and check for respiratory submission options.

Upload the file from your desktop for submission.

Select a user if necessary, but it's not a concern for this process.

After submission, wait for the system to process the file.

Adjust the title and retry if the AI percentage does not appear immediately.

Turnitin may take time due to high volume of submissions worldwide.

Be patient as Turnitin processes files and displays AI detection results.

Click on 'Samurai summary' to view the AI detection report.

Download the report for your records.

Delete the file from the inbox as it is not permanently saved.

Files marked 'no respiratory' will not be saved in the instructor's database.

You can repeatedly submit the same file without detection of previous submissions.

Ensure the file is marked 'no respiratory' for no submission history.

Turnitin's AI detection can be influenced by file submission volume and internet speed.

The process may require some trial and error to get the AI detection to appear.

The 'Samurai summary' provides a detailed breakdown of the AI detection.