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Last updated: 23 April 2026
Turnitin is a tool that compares your written work with a large database of books, articles, websites and other students’ assignments. It highlights where your writing is similar to existing sources so that tutors can check how sources have been used and referenced. The similarity report is a learning tool designed to support your academic development. It is not used to automatically suggest that anyone has done something wrong.
Text matching tools, such as Turnitin, help you develop good academic practice and support the integrity of assessment across the University.
All text based summative work submitted online is automatically checked to compare sources and highlight similarities for staff review. A similarity score is not proof of plagiarism and does not make assumptions about intent. Staff interpret the report alongside your work and consider the context.
You can also use text matching within your Virtual Learning Environment on designated modules each year. This gives you the opportunity to learn more about paraphrasing, citation and referencing.
For summative work, you will not usually see the originality report unless an academic integrity investigation is needed. For formative use, tutors will explain how to interpret the report and how to use this feedback in your learning.
Text matching tools do not reliably detect AI generated text. Our focus is on helping you understand academic integrity and designing assessments clearly and fairly. Concerns about possible misuse of AI are handled through established academic integrity procedures, using evidence and fair process. If you are unsure about appropriate use of AI, your course team can offer guidance.
Your work is processed through approved systems as part of our assessment processes and in line with the Student Privacy Notice.
You can get help with academic writing, citing and referencing, and understanding reports through your course team and Library Services.
Academic colleagues and professional services staff who support learning, teaching and assessment should familiarise themselves with the Guidance for staff on using Turnitin (please note: this link is not available externally).
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