In this guide:
Which version of the Standard Assignment am I using?
There are currently two versions of the Standard Assignment:
- New Standard Assignment
- Classic Standard Assignment
It is possible that your institution could be using both versions at the same time, or only enable one at a time. The image below will help you identify which version you are using and point you toward the correct guidance for your workflow.
Submitting to a Standard Assignment
Before you proceed, we advise checking that the file you'd like to submit will be accepted. Check out the accepted file types and sizes before you begin.
Only a single document may be submitted to a Turnitin assignment. Multiple documents or Zip files cannot be selected for upload.
To submit to your Standard Assignment, first access the assignment.
You can submit via file upload in the Your work section.
Upload a file to Turnitin using one of three upload options:
Once you have uploaded your file, you will have an opportunity to preview the file before submitting.
Drag and drop
Drag and drop the file you want to submit into the Your work area.
Your submission title will autofill based on your file name. If you would like to rename it, you can in the submission title text box
If you’re happy with your file selection and submission title, select Upload and Preview.
Upload from your device
To upload a file from your device, select the Your device option from the Browse Files.
Choose the file from your device.
Your submission title will autofill based on your file name. If you would like to rename it, you can in the submission title text box
If you’re happy with your file selection and submission title, select Upload and Preview.
Upload from Google Drive™
To upload a file from Google Drive™, select the Google Drive option from the Browse Files. You will be required to log in to your Google account before continuing.
After logging in, locate the file in your Google Drive, select it, then choose Select.
Your submission title will autofill based on your file name. If you would like to rename it, you can in the submission title text box
If you’re happy with your file selection and submission title, select Upload and Preview.
Upload from Microsoft OneDrive™
To upload a file from Microsoft OneDrive™, select the Microsoft OneDrive option from the Browse Files. You will be required to log in to your Microsoft account before continuing.
After logging in, locate the file in your Microsoft OneDrive, select it, then choose Select.
Your submission title will autofill based on your file name. If you would like to rename it, you can in the submission title text box
If you’re happy with your file selection and submission title, select Upload and Preview.
Preview and submit
Once your file has uploaded you will have a chance to preview it before submission. This allows you to confirm this is definitely the file you want to submit.
If you are happy with this file, select Submit to submit this file
To submit to your Classic Standard Assignment, first access the assignment from the Assignment Dashboard.
Before you submit you will be able to check the assignment details by selecting the assignment title bar.
To submit, select Upload Submission .
The ‘Submit File’ screen allows you to submit to the assignment in three different ways:
Once you have uploaded your file using your chosen method, you will be prompted to review a preview of your file and submit.
Upload Submission
The Upload Submission method allows you to upload a file directly to Turnitin.
Select the Browse button, or drag your file directly onto the modal.
Make sure that you are uploading an allowed file type.
Once you are happy with your selected file for submission, select Upload and Review.
Text Input
The Text Input method allows you to submit just the text of your assignment directly to Turnitin.
Enter or paste your submission title into the 'Submission Title' field and then enter or paste your submission text into the 'Submission Text' field.
Once you are happy with the text of your submission, select Upload and Review.
Cloud Submission
The Cloud Submission method allows you to submit from a cloud drive.
Select the Cloud Submission tab to open the cloud drive dropdown.
Select the cloud drive that contains the file you want to submit.
Select your file within the cloud drive.
Make sure that you are uploading an allowed file type.
Once you are happy with your selected file for submission, select Upload and Review.
Review and submit
Before you submit you will have an opportunity to check that the file you are about to submit is correct.
If resubmissions are not enabled for this assignment, you may not be able to resolve any incorrect submissions.
If you are happy with the file, select Submit to Turnitin to submit your assignment.
You will see a submission complete notice if your submission was successful. Please don't leave the submission process until you have seen this notice.
After the submission has completed, a digital receipt is displayed in your browser window. A copy is also sent via email. It is important to use a valid email address to receive this copy of the digital receipt. Save the receipt and the submission ID it contains, as this is proof of a completed submission. If the digital receipt is not shown on screen after submission, return to the class portfolio page and view the assignment to ensure the paper submission completed correctly. Submissions can be checked and viewed by clicking on the title of the paper under the title column to the right of the assignment name.