How do I create a new Turnitin assignment?
In May 2025, we enabled the option to use a new workflow for Standard Turnitin Assignments. This update brings some user interface changes but the service retains the same features. Instructors have 2 options through Summer 2025: Classic Assignment and New Assignment.
In addition to the information below, instructors with additional questions can view instructor support pages from the vendor or contact CIT for assistance.
Instructions
Blackboard Original
In a content area, like the Course Home Page, select Build Content.
Choose Turnitin Assignment.
Note: The list of tools is not alphabetical and we wish we could fix it.
Choose either the Classic Standard Assignment or the New Standard Assignment.
Name the assignment and choose other applicable settings.
Click Submit.
You will receive a Success! message. Close the tab/window and refresh your course view to see the new Turnitin assignment.
Blackboard Ultra
In the Course Content area, select the plus sign .
Choose Content Market.
Note: This list is alphabetical. We are happy, too.
Choose Turnitin in the list of tools.
Choose either the Classic Standard Assignment or the New Standard Assignment.
Name the assignment, and choose other applicable settings.
Click Submit.
Classic Standard View vs. New Standard View
Classic Assignment Settings View
Click the Classic Standard Assignment tile.
Assignment settings will now show in a new tab/window.
Max Grade: Turnitin assignments will not grade correctly with a Max Grade of zero (0).
New Standard Assignment Settings View
Click the Try Now button.
Then choose the New Standard Assignment tile.
The new assignment settings view has tabs for Assignment Details, Rubric, and Report Settings. These details used to be located in the Optional Settings area.
After Creating a Turnitin Assignment
After an instructor creates a Turnitin assignment they will receive the following message: “Success! The tool provider content was added to your course. Close this window and refresh your course to view the new content.”