Submitting an assignment

NOTE : If your class is using the LMS for assignment submission this step is NOT required.
Guide for using the LMS for Turnitin assignments

Getting your assignment ready for submission

1. FILE FORMAT: Your assignment can be saved in any of the following formats: MS Word, WordPerfect, PostScript, PDF, HTML, RTF, and plain text formats. The File must not be password protected.
2. FILE SIZE: The size of the file cannot be greater than 10Mb or 1 million characters. If your file is bigger than this because of large graphics you can convert the document to a ‘text only’ file before you submit it into Turnitin. When converting your file to a text only version be sure to save it as a new document. Keep your original formatted version or you will lose your formatting and graphics. To convert a file to a ‘text only’ file you simply save the document as text only and it will have the ending ‘.txt’, e.g. Turnitin_History 101_Essay 1.txt. Please speak to your lecturer if this does not work and you need to submit a paper larger than the size limits stated above.

Submitting your assignment into Turnitin (Non-LMS Only)

• Go to the website: www.turnitin.com (opens in a new window). Log in.
• Click on the Class Name to enter your class
  
• Class assignments will be displayed. Click the "submit" button next to the assignment that you wish to submit to. If you are submitting a DRAFT be sure to click on the correct assignment. If you are unsure please ask your lecturer or tutor BEFORE submitting your assignment.
  
• You need to give your assignment a "Title". Use the title that your lecturer has given the assignment, e.g. Essay 1 or use the specific essay topic you are writing about. Select file upload [1] in the drop down menu and write a submission title [2] for your assignment.
  

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  Use the Browser [3] to locate the file with your assignment.

• Click submit [4]. You will be prompted to confirm the text you are submitting prior to your final submission into Turnitin. Check the text to ensure that you are submitting the correct document. If you have uploaded the wrong paper click: no, go back and this will enable you to re-enter your Browser.
  When you are happy that you have the correct version of your assignment, click SUBMIT again. Once submitted you will not be able to resubmit your assignment into the system.

• You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your assignment, including the full text of your assignment. Keep a record of your Paper ID as your lecturer may request it. This number confirms that you have submitted your assignment into Turnitin.

• If you need more assistance you can use one of the following to help you:
  • University of Melbourne Student User Guide
  • Turnitin student video
  • Turnitin Student Quickstart (only available in pdf format)
  • Turnitin Student User Guide (only available in pdf format)
  • Helpdesk at Turnitin-info@unimelb.edu.au