Similarity Checking Guideline


Access to Turnitin:

Students: As Brac University Library is subscribing to a limited number of student accounts, we are only providing student accounts on a course basis. Students can check the similarity index of their writings through the course instructor, thesis/internship supervisor, or library.

Faculty Members: Faculty members are entitled to access Turnitin on request. For the Instructor account, please email at librarian@bracu.ac.bd.

For in-person consultation with an expert:  

Thesis/Internship Report Submission Process:
Document Format:
  • Document should be in PDF or Doc format.
  • You are requested to send a complete document (final draft) for similarity checking.
  • For better results, please attach your report excluding the following parts:
    Declaration, List of Tables, Approval, List of Figures, Ethics Statement, List of Acronyms, Dedication, Reference, Acknowledgement, Cover, Table of Contents
Special Instructions for Students:
  • Library staff will provide a similarity index report for each paper 2-3 times.
  • Papers with less than 10 percent similarity index will not be rechecked.
  • For group work, please send a request from only one member.
Similarity Report Delivery:
  • We will send the similarity report within 24hours.
  • Working Hours:
    Sunday -Thursday: 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM
    (Except public holidays)
Paper Deletion Request

There are two types of deletions in Turnitin. Removing a paper from the Inbox and requesting a permanent deletion.

Requesting a permanent deletion: A request will be sent to the Turnitin administrator for your institution. They'll then review the request and approve it if they agree the paper should be deleted.

Removing a paper from the inbox: Papers will be removed from view, but not deleted from Turnitin. Papers will still appear in Similarity matches.

For in-person consultation with an expert:  

Thesis/Internship Report Submission Process:
Document Format:
  • Document should be in PDF or Doc format.
  • You are requested to send a complete document (final draft) for similarity checking.
  • For better results, please attach your report excluding the following parts:
    Declaration, List of Tables, Approval, List of Figures, Ethics Statement, List of Acronyms, Dedication, Reference, Acknowledgement, Cover, Table of Contents
Special Instructions for Students:
  • Library staff will provide a similarity index report for each paper 2-3 times.
  • Papers with less than 10 percent similarity index will not be rechecked.
  • For group work, please send a request from only one member.
Similarity Report Delivery:
  • We will send the similarity report within 24hours.
  • Working Hours:
    Sunday -Thursday: 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM
    (Except public holidays)
Turnitin Instruction Manual

Turnitin Feedback Studio is the only comprehensive online learning solution proven to deter plagiarism and foster a culture of academic integrity. It empowers instructors with time-saving grading and personalised feedback tools that engage students and develop critical thinkers.

 

Turnitin Feedback Studio to Support Remote Learning

Here you'll find a collection of downloadable resources, videos, and blogs that discuss best practices for using Feedback Studio remotely to help students continue to feel engaged and supported amidst these challenging times.

https://www.turnitin.com/resources/getting-the-most-out-of-feedback-studio

 

Online Video Tutorial

A pre-recorded video with different roles info at a different time of playback

https://www.turnitin.com/resources/getting-the-most-out-of-feedback-studio

 

User Guide

https://help.turnitin.com/feedback-studio/turnitin-website/turnitin-home...

Turnitin Instructor's account

Step - 1: If you haven't requested for a 'Turnitin Instructor's account' from the library, then please do so by sending an email to librarian@bracu.ac.bd

 

Step - 2: When your request is approved by the librarian and initial account setup is done, you will get a confirmation email from the Turnitin

 

Step - 3: Visit the Turnitin Site and 'Click The Login Link' located on the top right corner.

 

Step - 4: Once the login box appears, click on the 'Reset Password' link like the following:
 

 

Step - 5: Fill in the necessary details and 'Click The Next' button.

 

Step - 6: Click the 'Forgot your answer?' link and an email like the following will be sent to your email address carrying a 'Password Reset Link'
 

 

Step - 7: Follow the instructions from the above email and set a new password for your instructor's account.

 

Step - 8: Once your account is ready, visit the following link for further instructions

https://help.turnitin.com/feedback-studio/turnitin-website/turnitin-home...

 

*For any further assistance please feel free to contact at  librarian@bracu.ac.bd

For in-person consultation with an expert:  

Thesis/Internship Report Submission Process:
Document Format:
  • Document should be in PDF or Doc format.
  • You are requested to send a complete document (final draft) for similarity checking.
  • For better results, please attach your report excluding the following parts:
    Declaration, List of Tables, Approval, List of Figures, Ethics Statement, List of Acronyms, Dedication, Reference, Acknowledgement, Cover, Table of Contents
Special Instructions for Students:
  • Library staff will provide a similarity index report for each paper 2-3 times.
  • Papers with less than 10 percent similarity index will not be rechecked.
  • For group work, please send a request from only one member.
Similarity Report Delivery:
  • We will send the similarity report within 24hours.
  • Working Hours:
    Sunday -Thursday: 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM
    (Except public holidays)
Paper Deletion Request

There are two types of deletions in Turnitin. Removing a paper from the Inbox and requesting a permanent deletion.

Requesting a permanent deletion: A request will be sent to the Turnitin administrator for your institution. They'll then review the request and approve it if they agree the paper should be deleted.

Removing a paper from the inbox: Papers will be removed from view, but not deleted from Turnitin. Papers will still appear in Similarity matches.