External tool vs. Plagiarism Framework
Can't decide which integration is most suitable for your needs? The Turnitin Canvas integration matrix can help you make an informed decision!
If you are using Canvas Open Source, then you are only able to use the External tool.
Compare the two integration types below:
Feature | External tool (LTI 1.1) | Plagiarism Framework |
---|---|---|
Originality Check (Similarity Reports) | Yes
Available from the Turnitin inbox, Canvas SpeedGrader and Gradebook. |
Yes Available from Canvas SpeedGrader and Gradebook. |
Group assignments | No | Yes |
Canvas SpeedGrader | Yes
This may be used in conjunction with Turnitin online grading tools. |
Yes This is the recommended feedback tool when using the Plagiarism Framework. |
ETS e-rater grammar checking (automated, immediate feedback) | Yes | Yes |
Turnitin online grading tools | Yes | No |
Turnitin PeerMark | Yes | No |
Canvas Peer Review | No | Yes |
Change due dates | Yes Dates can be set before/after student submissions are made. |
Yes
Dates can be set before/after student submissions are made. |
Canvas rubrics | Yes
Canvas rubrics need to be added to an assignment before the Turnitin External Tool tool is added. |
Yes
This is the recommended feedback tool when using the Plagiarism Framework. |
Turnitin rubrics and grading forms | Yes | Not available to students pre and post submission. |
Multiple file submission | No
All previous submissions will be overwritten. |
Yes Each submission has its own Similarity Report. All previous submissions will be retained. |
Collusion check | Yes On the due date, an updated score is available in Feedback Studio (accessible from the Turnitin LTI assignment inbox within Canvas), but will not be updated in Canvas Speedgrader or the Canvas Gradebook. |
Yes
On the due date, an updated score is available in Feedback Studio, and will be updated in Canvas Speedgrader and the Canvas Gradebook. |