How to sign on to Turnitin
- Go to http://www.turnitin.com
- Click on “new users” in the top right corner of the screen
- You will see the following. Choose “student” from the drop down box:
- Click on “next”
- It will then ask you to put in your class ID and the class password.
- the ID is __________ and
- the password is ____________________
- Click on “next”
- Then, enter your ZU email address, as you see below, using your student ID followed by @zu.ac.ae (for example u2345678@zu.ac.ae)
NOTE: At this point it may tell you you already have a password. Please follow the instructions on the screen and go to your email and follow the instructions there.
- Click on “next”
- You will be asked to create a password. Type it in the top box, then again, in the bottom box. Be sure that it contains at least one letter and one number. You will need to use this password every time you log in to Turnitin, so make sure it’s something you will remember!
- Click on “next”
- You will then be asked to select and answer a secret question. This is so that you can ask for help remembering your password if you forget it later in the course. Turnitin will use your question and answer to identify you.
- Click on “next”
- Now it will ask you for your name – first and last. Please enter your first name in the
“your first name” box. In the “your last name” box, enter your student ID, as in the image below.
- Click on “next”
- You will then be asked to read the user agreement. Please read this screen.
- Click on “I agree – create profile” once you have read through the agreement
- You will then see the Screen that says Create a user profile (completed) . This means that you have successfully signed on to Turnitin for COL 120a section 00_!
- Click on “end wizard and log in”.
You will see the course you are enrolled and your instructor’s name. To upload your assignment click on the course link and follow instructions. Feel free to ask when you have problems, your instructors are here to help you.