If you don't know that site, it has past term papers on file and teachers compare their current ones to ones in that database to check for plagaism.
2006-06-25 13:14:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
No, why would making sure that an paper is an original be a "snitch site"
2006-06-25 13:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by Tessie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a snitch site, but it DOES have a problem.
When you turn in a paper to turnitin.com, IT BECOMES THEIR PROPERTY and becomes part of their database.
YOu are PAYING them to give them info that extends their database. Shouldn't THEY be paying YOU?
2006-06-25 20:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mac Momma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used it for my students when I was a student teacher, and think it is a great tool. Although, there are words and phrases that would come up as being plagiarized just because they are used so much, such as sayings or quotations. You have be careful when using it, but it is a good investment.
2006-06-25 21:24:13 · answer #3 · answered by erin1225 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋