Turnitin to be discontinued soon. Be ready with Copyleaks.

Turnitin logoPlease be aware that Copyleaks will be replacing Turnitin for plagiarism detection at SMU. With Turnitin being discontinued in less than two weeks, we encourage everyone using Canvas to make this switch before Turnitin’s cutoff on May 31, 2025.

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Copyleaks To Replace TurnitIn for Plagiarism Detection

CopyleaksThis term will be the last for Turnitin. After many years as our go-to for plagiarism detection, the University is moving to a new advanced plagiarism detection tool designed to ensure the originality of academic work. Maintaining academic integrity is crucial, and Copyleaks will provide us the technology to help uphold these standards with ease and accuracy.

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Changes to Turnitin AI Detection Tool at SMU

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As we constantly adapt to the changes in educational technologies, we have an important update regarding our use of the Turnitin anti-plagiarism tool. Since last year, SMU has been participating in a beta trial of Turnitin’s AI-based anti-plagiarism detection tool. However, as of December 31, 2023, SMU’s temporary license will expire for this specific function of Turnitin due to its extremely limited success and negative track-record. Continue reading Changes to Turnitin AI Detection Tool at SMU

Turnitin Provides New Functionality for AI Detection

Turnitin LogoThe use of artificially intelligent chatbots has quickly proliferated over the past year or so. With ChatGPT and other platforms able to converse naturally and create somewhat accurate content with ease, it’s getting harder to detect what’s been written by an actual person and what’s been concocted by AI services. Turnitin has recognized this new frontier of writing and has recently implemented new features to help faculty separate the real from the robot. Continue reading Turnitin Provides New Functionality for AI Detection