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Brawijaya University Turnitin Guide

If you are a student at Brawijaya University (UB), you will probably use Turnitin when you submit assignments, papers, or your final project.

Don’t worry—Turnitin is not as scary as it sounds.

This guide explains everything in a simple, easy-to-understand way, so you can feel confident when you submit your work.

1. What Is Turnitin?

Turnitin is an online tool that checks your writing. It compares your paper with:

  • Websites
  • Books
  • Articles
  • Other students’ papers

Then it shows how much of your writing is similar to other sources.

A high similarity score does not always mean plagiarism. It just means Turnitin found text that looks the same as something else.

2. Why Brawijaya University Uses Turnitin

UB wants students to write honestly and avoid copying. Turnitin helps the university:

  • Make sure students write original work
  • Teach good writing and citation skills
  • Keep things fair for everyone
  • Check final projects like skripsi, thesis, or reports

Most faculties at UB use Turnitin, especially for big assignments.

3. How You Get Access to Turnitin at UB

You can use Turnitin in two common ways:

A. Your lecturer gives you a Turnitin Class ID

Your lecturer will share:

  • A Class ID
  • An Enrollment Key

You log into Turnitin.com, join the class, and submit your file.

B. You submit through the UB learning platform

Some courses use the LMS (like SIAKAD or faculty-specific e-learning**).
In this case:

  • You upload your assignment on the LMS
  • Turnitin checks it automatically
  • You can see the result there

Always follow your lecturer’s instructions because each class may be different.

4. How to Submit Your Paper

  1. Prepare your file
    Save it as .doc, .docx, or .pdf. Make sure the text is real text—not scanned images.
  2. Login to Turnitin or the LMS
    Use the Class ID or the link your lecturer gives.
  3. Upload your assignment
    Add the title, choose your file, and upload.
  4. Get your receipt
    Turnitin gives a digital receipt to show your submission was successful.

5. Understanding Your Similarity Score

Turnitin gives you a percentage, for example 12%, 25%, or 45%.
This shows how much of your writing matches other sources.

Typical UB guidelines (can vary by faculty):

  • 0–20% → Usually okay
  • 21–40% → You may need to fix some parts
  • Over 40% → Probably needs rewriting

Don’t panic if your score looks high—check what parts are matching first.

Sudents learn about Turnitin at Brawijaya University

6. Why Your Score Might Be High

Here are common reasons:

  • Too many copy-paste quotes
  • Copying definitions from Google
  • Using text from last semester’s assignments (self-plagiarism)
  • Not paraphrasing well
  • Missing citations
  • Copying sentence structures word-for-word

It happens to many students, so you’re not alone.

7. How to Lower Your Turnitin Score

Here are simple tips:

A. Paraphrase

Say things in your own words. Don’t just change 2–3 words.

B. Use proper citations

Give credit when you use someone else’s ideas.

C. Don’t copy too many quotes

Use short quotes only when necessary.

D. Check your draft if allowed

Some lecturers let you submit a draft before the final version.

E. Write naturally

If you understand the topic, your writing will naturally be original.

8. Tips for UB Students

  • Start your assignment early
  • Take notes in your own wording
  • Avoid copying from blogs and old theses
  • Always check your faculty’s writing rules
  • Read your similarity report carefully before submitting the final version

9. Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why is my reference list matching?
That’s normal. Almost everyone has similar reference formats.

Q. Can I reuse my own old assignments?
Usually no, unless your lecturer says it’s okay.

Q. My score is high because of the method section—what do I do?
Try to explain the steps in your own style, but ask your lecturer if you’re unsure.

Q. Turnitin rejected my file—why?
Sometimes scanned PDFs or strange formatting cause errors.

Conclusion

Turnitin is simply a tool to help you write better and avoid accidental copying. At Brawijaya University, it’s part of learning how to write clearly, honestly, and responsibly.

Once you understand how it works, it’s easy to use and can actually help you improve your writing.