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Turnitin is a is a Web-based plagiarism reporting system tools with grading tools licensed to Penn State instructors. Below is a summary of accessibility information.

Avoid Voice Recording for Deaf Students

If a student needs captions for audio and video, it is recommended to avoid using Voice Annotation to provide feedback that student. There are many other text based feedback tools that can be used.

Accessibility Workarounds

Not all Turnitin functions are accessible on screenreader technology used by students with visual disabilities, sighted students using a keyboard or students relying on magnification. There may also be additional issues with color contrast and usage.
Some accommodations may be needed. See the information below for details.

Possible Workarounds

Below are some recommended workarounds that could be needed in some situations.

  • Refer students to text based reports instead of the PDF reports. These reports come after the PDF version.
  • Provide feedback to students in a Word file or Canvas Speedgrader as needed.
  • Allow students to do peer review assignments outside of Turnitin as needed.
  • Some students may be able to upload files using the Copy and Paste method instead of an actual file upload. In some cases, an instructor can upload a file for a student.
  • If a student is not able to use the Canvas Turnitin interface, consider providing access in Turnitin space outside of Canvas.

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Last Update: May 11, 2022

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