Will My Grade Be Affected by a High Turnitin Similarity Score?

The short answer: no, it won’t.

If you’ve received a Turnitin similarity score that seems unexpectedly high, don’t worry. Your assignment marker is aware of the issue and knows how to assess your work fairly. They’ll be able to adjust for any false matches, especially if the score includes similarities to a draft you submitted earlier.

Rest assured, you won’t be penalized for something that’s out of your control. The University has put additional processes in place to make sure your originality and hard work are recognised.

How Can I Check My Work While This Is Being Fixed?

We know you rely on Turnitin to double-check your citations and originality before submitting assignments. While the main reporting system is being sorted out, you can use the Turnitin Draft Coach tool to keep your work on track.
 

With Draft Coach, you can:

• Fine-tune your citation skills.
• Spot and fix unintentional plagiarism.
• Catch grammar mistakes early.
   

It’s like having a little helper to guide you while you polish up your work! You can watcht the Turnitin Draft Coach tutorial for tips on how to make the most of it, or find out more here. 

Heads Up: Temporary Turnitin Delays

This weekend, Turnitin's reporting function may be unreliable due to some scheduled third-party activity. This might mean a delay in receiving your similarity score.

But here’s the good news: your submissions won’t be affected. You can still upload your assignments via iLearn as usual, even if the Turnitin report isn’t immediately available.

We’re Here for You

We know how important your assignments are, and the University are doing all they can to get everything back to normal. If you’re feeling unsure or have more questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you every step of the way. Remember to follow us on social media to get all the latest updates! 

Keep going, and don’t let a tech hiccup slow you down, you’ve got this!