Submitting papers to Turnitin can sometimes feel confusing, especially with different options available. One feature, Quick Submit, is a tool designed for instructors who want to check papers without creating assignments or classes.

This article explains how Quick Submit works and compares it to standard submission methods. Keep reading—you’ll learn everything you need!

Key Takeaways

• Quick Submit is for instructors to check papers fast, without setting up a class or assignment.
• It skips storing files in Turnitin’s database and doesn’t include grading tools like GradeMark.
• Standard submission supports class setups, student uploads, and added features like Peer Review.
• Quick Submit is faster but lacks integration with platforms like Brightspace or extra tools.
• Use Quick Submit for quick checks; use standard submission for full classroom needs.

Explaining Turnitin Quick Submit

Turnitin Quick Submit is a faster way to check papers for plagiarism. Unlike the standard method, it skips creating assignments or using the assignment inbox altogether.

Definition and primary uses

Quick Submit is a feature for instructors to spot-check papers. It helps generate a Similarity Report without creating assignments. This tool bypasses the assignment inbox and lets users submit directly through the paper submission page.

It works best with single-use uploads or urgent checks. Unlike standard submissions, it doesn’t save files in Turnitin’s database or offer grading tools. Instructors often use Quick Submit for documents they don’t want stored in any repository.

Comparison with standard submission

After understanding Turnitin Quick Submit’s purpose and uses, let’s break down how it stacks up against standard submission. Below is a simple yet detailed comparison:

Features	Quick Submit	Standard Submission
Who Submits the Work?	Instructors directly upload files.	Students submit their own assignments.
Setup Requirements	Does not need class or assignment creation.	Requires class and assignment setup by instructors.
Integration	Standalone feature.	Integrates with platforms like Brightspace.
Speed	Faster, since fewer steps are involved.	Longer, owing to assignment creation and class setup.
Report Access	Allows direct access to similarity reports.	Students and instructors can view reports.
Additional Tools	No extra tools like Peer Review or GradeMark.	Supports Peer Review and GradeMark functionality.

This comparison highlights how Quick Submit is aimed at speed and simplicity for instructors, while the standard method caters better to a full classroom experience with added features.

Activating Quick Submit

Turning on Quick Submit is simple but requires a few steps in your account settings. Once it’s active, you can jump straight into submitting papers without dealing with an assignment inbox.

Steps to activate and access the feature

Activating Quick Submit on Turnitin is simple and quick. Follow these steps to get started right away:

1. Log in to your account at Turnitin.com using your instructor credentials. The system automatically directs you to the instructor homepage after login.
2. Locate the “USER INFO” tab in the main menu section at the top of your screen. Click on it to access your settings page.
3. Scroll down until you find the “Activate quick submit” option in Account Settings. This feature is disabled by default for new users.
4. Select “YES” under this setting to allow Quick Submit access for paper submissions without an assignment inbox or course folder needed.
5. Tap the “SUBMIT BUTTON” to save your changes instantly, ensuring this feature becomes available right away without further action required.
6. Refresh or return to the instructor homepage, where a new tab labeled “Quick Submit” will appear as confirmation of activation success.

After completing these six steps, you can move forward with submitting papers directly while avoiding extra steps involving class repositories!

Using Quick Submit

You can upload papers directly, review similarity reports quickly, and stay efficient without adding them to Turnitin’s database.

How to submit papers

Submitting papers using Quick Submit on Turnitin.com is simple. Follow these steps to get it done without a hitch.

1. Click the “Quick Submit” tab on your instructor homepage after activating the feature in account settings.
2. Hit the “SUBMIT” button located at the top-left corner of the paper submission page.
3. Tick the boxes to select databases for similarity checks, such as student papers or internet content, from the Turnitin database menu.
4. Choose whether to save your work in a repository or select “NO REPOSITORY.” This step decides if Turnitin keeps your file for future matches.
5. Select how you want to upload—either Single File Upload or Cut & Paste Upload options are available from this page’s tools section.
6. Enter details like submission title and author names in their respective fields for complete user info.
7. Pass a reCAPTCHA challenge before continuing; this confirms you’re human and not an automated bot using Turnitin services.
8. Hit submit again, ensuring all fields are filled correctly before proceeding further.

After submitting papers, you can access Similarity Reports quickly through the assignment inbox or email notifications tied to your work!

Accessing Similarity Reports

Similarity Reports show how much of a document matches other sources. They help check for plagiarism and proper citations.

1. Open the Turnitin homepage at turnitin.com and log into your instructor account using your e-mail and password.
2. Click on “Quick Submit” from the instructor homepage to access papers you’ve submitted without linking them to an assignment inbox.
3. Find the paper submission page, then locate the Similarity Report under each submission title in the Quick Submit inbox.
4. Click on the Similarity Score to open the full report, which highlights all matched content from Turnitin’s database or external sources.
5. Review detailed matches under different colors to separate sources, allowing a clear view of possible overlaps with no repository files or others.
6. Download or print the report if needed, keeping it easy to share or reference later as part of user info documentation.

Turnitin’s Data Privacy Policies

Turnitin values user privacy and follows strict data rules. Anonymous marking hides student names during grading, protecting their identity. Quick Submit keeps submissions away from shared spaces like Brightspace.

This means instructors or peers won’t see these uploads on the assignment inbox or paper submission page.

Expired classes are carefully handled to comply with privacy laws. Similarity reports and Peermark submissions can only be viewed securely by authorized users. Turnitin also supports remote exams with security features that shield personal info while maintaining exam integrity.

Conclusion

Quick Submit is a handy tool for fast, one-off checks. It’s simple to use and skips the usual class setup steps. Standard submission offers more features but takes longer to set up.

Use Quick Submit if speed matters and no student work needs saving in Turnitin’s database. Both options serve different needs, making them great tools for instructors.

For more information on how Turnitin handles your data, read our detailed guide on Turnitin’s Data Privacy Policies.