Canvas: Access and Review a Turnitin Similarity Report for Students

Instructions for Students

Option 1: Access the Similarity Report through Assignments:

1. In the course navigation menu, select the Assignments link.
    
2. Select the Assignment for which you would like to view the Similarity Report.
   
    
3. Open the Similarity Report by selecting the percentage next to where it says, “Review Feedback.” If the assignment details do not show the similarity score, then the Similarity Report may need more time to process or may be unavailable. The instructor may have set up the assignment not to allow students to view the Similarity Report or may have set it up for students to view it at a later date. Check the assignment again later. Note: A new Similarity Report will generate for every file upload.
   
   
4. If you have a similarity score, check out the Interpreting the similarity score for help understanding the score.

Option 2: Access the Similarity Report through Grades:

1. In the course navigation menu, select the Grades link.
    
2. Find and select the title of the Assignment.
    
3. If instructor comments have been added to an assignment, students will see the number of comments added. Select the box with the number to open comments. A dialog box will open and you will be able to see the comment.
   
    
4. To reply or leave a comment for the instructor, select the blue button to the right.
   
    
5. The Canvas page with the uploaded assignment will now be visible. Select Add Comment to reply or leave a comment for the instructor.
    
6. Also, from this page, review the Similarity Report by selecting the percentage next to where it says, “Review Feedback.” If the assignment details do not show the similarity score, then the Similarity Report may need more time to process or may be unavailable. The instructor may not have made Similarity Report results available to students or may have set up the assignment for students to view results at a later date. Check the assignment again later. Note: A Similarity Report will generate for every file upload.
   
    
7. If you have a similarity score, check out the Interpreting the similarity score for help understanding the score. ­