CLSU Faculty Undergo Turnitin Similarity Instructor Training
DOTUNI
July 24, 2026
CLSU Faculty members came together today, July 24, 2026, for the Turnitin Similarity Instructor Training, held virtually via Zoom teleconferencing, facilitated by Ms. Cynthia Ong, Onboarding Consultant for Turnitin.
A total of 130 CLSU faculty participants from various departments and colleges attended the session, reflecting the university's continued commitment to upholding academic integrity and strengthening writing instruction across its academic community.
The session equipped faculty with the knowledge and skills to harness the full suite of features within the Turnitin product to identify authentic and original student writing.
Participants were introduced to the Similarity Report, AI Writing Report, and Document Flags — tools designed to help instructors assess the originality and integrity of student submissions.
The training also covered several key areas essential to effective use of the platform. Faculty learned to recognize expected similarity matches and understand the factors that can naturally increase similarity scores in a Similarity Report, ensuring accurate interpretation of results. Participants were also guided on the appropriate steps to take when encountering possible instances of academic misconduct.
Beyond detection, the session emphasized using Turnitin as a formative tool to improve student writing outcomes, rather than solely as a means of identifying wrongdoing. Faculty were likewise walked through the practical steps of creating a Turnitin assignment within the platform.
Through this training, CLSU faculty are now better equipped to utilize Turnitin's tools effectively, ensuring both the protection of academic integrity and the enhancement of students' writing development.
The Turnitin Similarity Instructor Training is part of the university's ongoing efforts to provide faculty with relevant resources and professional development opportunities in support of quality instruction and research integrity.
A total of 130 CLSU faculty participants from various departments and colleges attended the session, reflecting the university's continued commitment to upholding academic integrity and strengthening writing instruction across its academic community.
The session equipped faculty with the knowledge and skills to harness the full suite of features within the Turnitin product to identify authentic and original student writing.
Participants were introduced to the Similarity Report, AI Writing Report, and Document Flags — tools designed to help instructors assess the originality and integrity of student submissions.
The training also covered several key areas essential to effective use of the platform. Faculty learned to recognize expected similarity matches and understand the factors that can naturally increase similarity scores in a Similarity Report, ensuring accurate interpretation of results. Participants were also guided on the appropriate steps to take when encountering possible instances of academic misconduct.
Beyond detection, the session emphasized using Turnitin as a formative tool to improve student writing outcomes, rather than solely as a means of identifying wrongdoing. Faculty were likewise walked through the practical steps of creating a Turnitin assignment within the platform.
Through this training, CLSU faculty are now better equipped to utilize Turnitin's tools effectively, ensuring both the protection of academic integrity and the enhancement of students' writing development.
The Turnitin Similarity Instructor Training is part of the university's ongoing efforts to provide faculty with relevant resources and professional development opportunities in support of quality instruction and research integrity.
