Turnitin is a widely used plagiarism-detection platform in Indonesia.

It helps students and researchers ensure their writing is original, properly cited, and academically honest.
Indonesian students can cek Turnitin with this step-by-step guide.
1. What You Need Before Checking Turnitin
Before you can submit a document, you typically need:
- Access to a Turnitin class or assignment, provided by your school or institution
- A Turnitin account (usually created through your institution)
- A file to upload, such as a Word document, PDF, or other accepted format
Turnitin does not offer free public submissions, so you must use an official access point.
2. How to Submit to Turnitin (Student Method)
Step 1: Log in to Turnitin
Go to your institution’s Turnitin login page.
Enter your email and password.
Step 2: Open Your Class
After logging in, you will see your list of classes.
Click the class where your assignment is located.
Step 3: Find the Assignment
Look for the assignment your instructor created (e.g., “Essay 1,” “Final Paper”).
Step 4: Upload Your Paper
You will usually see a “Submit” button.
You can submit by:
- Uploading a file
- Pasting text into a text box (if allowed)
Turnitin will show a preview of your submission.
Step 5: Confirm Submission
Check the preview, then click Confirm.
You will receive a digital receipt, which means Turnitin has accepted your file.
3. How to View Your Turnitin Similarity Report
The similarity report usually appears within:
- Minutes, for most first-time submissions
- 24 hours if you resubmit after an earlier check
To view it:
- Go back to your assignment inbox.
- Look for the percentage under Similarity.
- Click the colored box to open the detailed Similarity Report.
4. How to Read the Similarity Report
Turnitin highlights matching text in different colors.
Here’s what the similarity score generally means:
- 0–10%: Very low similarity; likely original
- 10–25%: Acceptable if properly cited
- 25–40%: Needs revision; too much matching text
- 40%+: High similarity; possible plagiarism
Important: Turnitin detects similarities, not intent. Even high scores can come from improperly formatted quotes, references, or common phrases. Always check carefully.

5. What to Do If Your Similarity Is High
If your similarity score is higher than expected:
✔ Rewrite sentences in your own words
Paraphrase ideas properly rather than copying structure.
✔ Add proper citations
Use APA, MLA, Chicago, or your required style.
✔ Avoid copying from your previous assignments
Turnitin can detect your own past submissions through “self-plagiarism.”
✔ Check your bibliography
Turnitin often highlights references. Some instructors exclude them from the score.
6. Tips for Reducing Similarity—Ethically
- Write drafts from scratch
- Use your own explanation, not the source’s phrasing
- Quote only when necessary
- Summarize ideas in your own structure
- Keep track of all sources
These methods help you maintain academic integrity.
7. Can You Cek Turnitin Without an Instructor?
You generally need institutional access. Legitimate alternatives include:
- Turnitin Draft Coach (via Google Docs/Microsoft 365, if your school provides it)
- Turnitin Self-Check portals offered by some universities
- Campus writing centers, which sometimes provide unofficial Turnitin checks
There is no free public Turnitin website for independent uploads.