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This video provides a comprehensive guide on using Turnitin, a plagiarism detection tool. It discusses the importance of considering individual access, cost, and effectiveness when choosing a plagiarism checker. Turnitin is highlighted for its robust database and widespread use in academia, making it the most effective option. The video outlines the process of obtaining Turnitin access, either through institutional licenses or by purchasing student IDs. It also covers the steps to purchase and activate a Turnitin subscription, and how to use the platform effectively. The presenter explains the repository setting, the risk of re-checking a document, and how to interpret and reduce similarity indices. Finally, the video guides viewers on how to log in, submit documents, and understand the report features within Turnitin.

Takeaways

• 🚫 Before using a plagiarism checker, consider if individual subscriptions are available, which is not the case for Turnitin but is for services like iThenticate and Plagiarism Shaker X.
• 💵 Weigh the cost of the subscription, which can be quite high for some plagiarism checkers, with Turnitin being a more expensive option.
• 🔍 Effectiveness of a plagiarism checker is determined by its database strength, and Turnitin has the strongest database due to its widespread use in universities and journals.
• 📚 Ensure your document is compared with the correct database settings, including the inclusion of bibliographic references, for the most accurate results.
• 🤔 If your university uses a different plagiarism checker like Urkund or Authenticate, you can still use Turnitin for preliminary checks to minimize similarity before submission.
• 🛒 To purchase Turnitin, one must go through educational institutions since Turnitin licenses are sold to organizations, not individuals.
• 💡 Authenticate, a product of Turnitin, offers individual licenses which can be quite costly, but it's an alternative for those who need individual access.
• 📈 Plagiarism Checker X is a less expensive option compared to Turnitin and Authenticate, but it may not be as effective.
• ⚠️ Be cautious when using a friend's or colleague's account for checking documents, as there are risks associated with repository settings and potential storage of documents.
• 🏫 Turnitin accounts are typically managed by university administrators who create instructor and student IDs, which are associated with the university's database.
• 📅 Understand the limitations and settings of your Turnitin account, such as repository vs. non-repository types, and the implications for document submission and storage.
• 📝 Learn how to use your student ID on Turnitin, including how to log in, submit documents, and interpret the similarity reports, as well as how to adjust settings for accurate plagiarism checks.

Q & A

What are the important points to consider before choosing a plagiarism checker?

The important points to consider are whether an individual can get subscriptions, the cost of the subscription, and the effectiveness of the plagiarism checker, which is determined by its database.

How can an individual purchase a Turnitin subscription?

Turnitin subscriptions are typically available to organizations only. However, individuals can purchase student IDs, which the video guide will help with, possibly through an affiliated university or educational institution.

Why is Turnitin considered to have the strongest database among plagiarism checkers?

Turnitin is used by many universities and over 95 percent of journals, which contributes to its extensive and robust database, making it more effective in detecting plagiarism.

What are the potential risks of using a friend's or colleague's account for plagiarism checking?

Using someone else's account could lead to your document being stored in their repository, which could result in a higher similarity index upon resubmission. There's also the risk that the document could be saved in the university database and be difficult to remove.

How much does it cost to check a single file with 25 words on the Authenticate website?

It costs a hundred dollars to check a single file with 25 words on the Authenticate website.

What is the difference between a repository and a non-repository setting in Turnitin?

A repository setting saves your files for future checks, which can increase the similarity index upon resubmission. A non-repository setting allows you to check a file multiple times without saving it, providing a more accurate check each time.

How can one obtain a non-repository type student ID for Turnitin?

The video guide offers to help viewers obtain a non-repository type student ID at reasonable prices through their email address provided in the video description.

What happens when you submit a document in Turnitin?

After submitting a document, you receive a similarity index percentage, which indicates the level of plagiarism. The document can be resubmitted to generate new reports, and the system allows for multiple submissions within a certain timeframe.

How many documents can be checked daily with a Turnitin student ID?

With a Turnitin student ID, you can check up to 25 documents every day.

What should you do if you want to download the plagiarism report in PDF format?

To download the report, click on the 'current view' option, which will allow you to download the plagiarism report in PDF format.

How can settings like 'exclude codes' and 'exclude bibliographics' affect the plagiarism report?

These settings allow you to exclude text within quotation marks and bibliographic references from the plagiarism check, which can alter the similarity index. It's important to adjust these settings according to your university's requirements.

Outlines

00:00

📝 Introduction to Plagiarism Checkers and Turnitin

The video begins with the host, Nilesh, welcoming viewers back to the channel and introducing the topic of plagiarism checkers, specifically Turnitin. He emphasizes the importance of considering individual subscription availability, cost, and the effectiveness of the plagiarism checker's database before choosing one. Nilesh mentions that Turnitin has the strongest database due to its widespread use in universities and journals, which makes it the most effective option. He also addresses the question of using Turnitin if one's university uses a different system and explains that it's still beneficial to use Turnitin for a thorough check.

05:01

💰 Purchasing and Activating Turnitin Subscriptions

In this paragraph, Nilesh discusses the process of purchasing and activating Turnitin subscriptions. He clarifies that Turnitin does not offer individual licenses directly to users and is available only through institutional licenses. He suggests checking with one's educational institution for access and offers assistance for obtaining student IDs at reasonable prices. Nilesh also compares Turnitin with other plagiarism checkers like Authenticate and Plagiarism Checker X, noting the high costs associated with individual subscriptions for these services.

10:03

🚫 Understanding Repository and Non-Repository Settings

The host explains the concept of repository and non-repository settings in plagiarism checkers. He warns about the risks of using a friend's or colleague's account, as documents checked can be stored in the system, leading to high similarity indexes upon resubmission. Nilesh advises ensuring the account used is a non-repository type to avoid this issue. He also touches on the process of how Turnitin accounts are assigned by universities and the role of administrators and instructors in creating student IDs.

15:06

🔑 Logging into Turnitin and Using Student IDs

Nilesh provides a step-by-step guide on how to log into Turnitin using a student ID. He explains the process of enrolling in a class through Turnitin, which requires a license from the university. He advises against clicking on options to drop or delete a class, as this can hinder the ability to check assignments. The host also details how to navigate the Turnitin interface, change passwords, and modify account credentials.

20:06

📑 Submitting Documents and Understanding Tab Functions

This paragraph covers how to submit documents for plagiarism checking in Turnitin. Nilesh describes the process of uploading a file, confirming the upload, and monitoring the processing status. He explains the change from 'submit' to 'resubmit' after the first use and the limitation of three submissions within 10 minutes per tab, with a 24-hour wait for subsequent submissions on the same tab. The host also mentions the temporary nature of file storage and the importance of not reusing tabs for the same document.

25:06

📊 Viewing and Downloading Plagiarism Reports

The final paragraph focuses on how to view and download plagiarism reports from Turnitin. Nilesh explains that users can view submitted files and download them, as well as the plagiarism report, by clicking on the similarity percentage. He details how to navigate the report, highlighting copied text, and how to adjust settings such as excluding quotation marks and bibliographic references. The host emphasizes the importance of adhering to university guidelines when generating and interpreting reports and concludes with instructions on downloading the final report in PDF format.

📢 Conclusion and Call for Engagement

In the concluding paragraph, Nilesh thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to subscribe to the channel and hit the bell icon for future content on research writing, general selection, publication, plagiarism, and related topics. He signs off with a friendly 'bye' and a piece of background music.

Keywords

💡Turnitin

Turnitin is a plagiarism detection software widely used by educational institutions and publishers to prevent academic dishonesty and ensure originality in submitted works. In the video, it is discussed as a preferred choice due to its strong database and effectiveness in checking for plagiarism. It's also noted that Turnitin can only be purchased by organizations, not individuals directly.

💡Plagiarism Checker

A plagiarism checker is a tool used to detect instances of copying someone else's work without giving due credit. The video emphasizes the importance of choosing the right plagiarism checker, considering factors like individual access, cost, and effectiveness. Turnitin, iThenticate, and Urkund are mentioned as examples of such tools.

💡Purchase and Activation

This refers to the process of buying a subscription to a plagiarism checker and the steps required to start using the service. The video explains that while Turnitin is typically available for organizations, individuals can also obtain access through student IDs, which can be guided by the video's presenter.

💡Student ID

A student ID in the context of the video is a form of access given to students by educational institutions that have a license for Turnitin. It is used to log in and submit documents for plagiarism checking. The video discusses the process of obtaining a student ID for Turnitin, which is necessary for individual users to access the service.

💡Database

The database of a plagiarism checker refers to the collection of documents and sources it compares submitted works against to detect similarities. The video highlights that Turnitin has the strongest database because it is used by many universities and journals, which contributes to its effectiveness.

💡Similarity Index

The similarity index is the percentage of content in a document that matches content in the plagiarism checker's database. The video explains that including quotes and bibliographic references can increase the similarity index. It is an important metric for users to consider when aiming to reduce plagiarism in their work.

💡Repository

A repository in the context of plagiarism checking is a storage area where submitted documents are kept. The video discusses the implications of documents being stored in a repository, noting that once a document is checked and stored, subsequent checks may yield high similarity indexes due to the document being on file.

💡Non-Repository Setting

A non-repository setting allows users to check a document multiple times without storing it permanently in the plagiarism checker's database. The video emphasizes the importance of using a non-repository setting to avoid high similarity indexes on subsequent checks of the same document.

💡Filters and Settings

Filters and settings in a plagiarism checker allow users to customize the checking process. For example, users can exclude certain elements like quotation marks or bibliographic references from the similarity index calculation. The video explains how to adjust these settings in Turnitin to get an accurate plagiarism report according to university or journal requirements.

💡PDF Report

A PDF report generated by a plagiarism checker provides a detailed analysis of a document's similarity index, highlighting copied text and sources. The video explains how users can download this report from Turnitin after checking a document for plagiarism, which can be used to identify and correct instances of plagiarism.

💡Subscription Cost

The subscription cost refers to the fee charged for using a plagiarism checker. The video compares the costs of different plagiarism checkers, noting that Turnitin is more expensive but offers a stronger database and higher effectiveness. It also mentions that the cost can be a deciding factor for individuals or organizations when choosing a plagiarism checker.

Highlights

Turnitin is a plagiarism checker widely used by universities and journals.

Individual subscriptions for Turnitin are not available; it must be purchased by organizations.

Urkund does not offer individual subscriptions, making it less flexible for personal use.

The cost of subscription for plagiarism checkers like Authenticate and Plagiarism Shaker X is very high.

Turnitin's effectiveness is attributed to its extensive database, which is the strongest among plagiarism checkers.

Settings such as including bibliographics can affect the percentage of similarity index in Turnitin.

If a university uses a different plagiarism checker like Urkund, students can still use Turnitin for preliminary checks.

Turnitin accounts are typically provided to universities, which then create instructor and student IDs.

There is a risk associated with using a friend's or colleague's account for checking documents due to repository settings.

It is difficult to remove a document once it has been submitted to a university's database through Turnitin.

Non-repository type accounts allow for multiple submissions of different documents without storing them.

Turnitin student IDs can be obtained through a university's license, which is expensive but provides comprehensive services.

The process of logging into Turnitin and submitting documents for a similarity index is straightforward but requires a subscription.

Turnitin allows for 25 document submissions per day with the understanding that each submission slot is used wisely.

After three submissions on the same tab within a short period, users must wait 24 hours for a new similarity report.

Filters and settings in Turnitin can be adjusted to exclude quotations and bibliographic references from the similarity index.

The final plagiarism report can be downloaded in PDF format, providing a detailed breakdown of the similarity index.

The video provides guidance on how to use Turnitin effectively and navigate its features for students and researchers.