Journal: Turnitin Analysis

In this Journal entry, you will analyze the data results from the Turnitin report you received after you uploaded assignment 3 to Turnitin. Understanding how to interpret the results will help you understand how to become a more effective and technically correct writer.

Note: In grading every required Journal entry, your Instructor uses a Journal Rubric. Review the Rubric prior to completing your Journal entry. Document: One Part Journal Assignments Rubric (Word document)

To Prepare: Access the Academic Integrity folder for this course. Review the section entitled Turnitin Policies. You may also want to visit the Turnitin website and review the function of Turnitin and the information provided on how to interpret a Turnitin report. Then, consider the Turnitin report for Assignment 2. (Your instructor will be able to view your Turnitin report as well.)

To Complete: Record the percent similarity index noted in your Turnitin report, and explain what that index score means. If you used any outside resources (though you are not required to do so) that helped you interpret and understand the data report on your Assignment, please include the source(s) in your journal entry. Explain briefly how you think Turnitin will help you with your future scholarly writing. List any specific questions you have for your instructor about the interpretation of the Turnitin report or what you should do with this information. Be sure that you get responses to any questions; your instructor should see them in your journal and should answer them.