Overview
Turnitin is a sophisticated academic integrity solution widely adopted across Tanzanian universities, including the University of Dar es Salaam, to uphold scholarly standards and promote original research. This powerful system analyzes student assignments, research papers, and theses against an extensive global database of academic publications, internet content, and previously submitted work to identify potential plagiarism. The software generates detailed similarity reports, highlights matching text, and provides originality scores to support fair assessment. Beyond plagiarism detection, Turnitin offers features to identify AI-generated content, facilitate meaningful feedback, and develop students’ understanding of academic integrity. It has become an essential educational technology tool in Tanzania’s higher education landscape, supporting institutional quality assurance and fostering a culture of academic honesty.