1. Submitting through Turnitin
Guide for students
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2. Find the submission link
This will be in a menu item in the appropriate Blackboard module site – usually “Assignments”, “Assessment and Feedback” or “Turnitin”
The submission link will look like this:-
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If more than one is listed make sure to choose correctly
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Find where the link is well before you need it

3. Starting submission
Clicking view/complete opens the class home page and the blue submit button starts the upload process
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Try to submit earlier than the deadline it will give you time to resolve any issues

4. Upload step 1

5. The maximum file size for Turnitin is 20Mb
Upload Step 2
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The maximum file size for Turnitin is 20Mb
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.doc is the preferred format but .txt .rtf and non image .pdf are ok too

6. Final check

7. Submitting…
While it is submitting to Turnitin you may see this information
It can be slower at peak times – do not assume your assignment is submitted until the receipt opens

8. Receipt!

9. Checking the Class Home page
After submission the class home page will have changed a little
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Return here any time to check via the view/complete link

10. Problems
I Can’t find the Turnitin link? Ask your lecturer or college admins to show you
My file is over 20Mb? Reduce the file size (eg lower image resoloution etc.)
My assignment has two or more files? Unless extra assignment links have been created you must merge the files into one document before submitting
I accidently submitted the wrong file? Contact your lecturer or college admins and ask them to delete your submission so you can submit again before the due date/time!
My problem isn’t listed here? Go to the IT Support desk in the library, call or

11. Thank you for viewing this and good luck with your assignments
You can find more information on the my studies and help tabs in Blackboard or questions to for advice about a specific assignment contact your lecturer