Make the most of Turnitin Draft Coach™

Draft Coach helps students develop citation, research and writing skills by providing feedback while they write in Microsoft® Word for the web or Google Docs™. Get started with resources for administrators, instructors, and students.

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For administrators

Feedback Studio administrator quick start guide

A short overview about how to set up Draft Coach for Feedback Studio administrators

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Originality administrator quick start guide

A short overview about how to set up Draft Coach for Originality administrators

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For instructors

Draft Coach overview video for instructors

A brief video that explains the value of Draft Coach for students and instructors and ways to use it in the classroom.

Slide presentation introducing students to Draft Coach

Instructors can use this presentation to help students understand the benefits of Draft Coach, ways to use it, and supporting resources.

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For students

Draft Coach overview video for students

A short video that provides students with an overview of how Draft Coach can support their learning and strategies for using Draft Coach while writing.

Student guide for understanding the Similarity Report

An explanation of the report and ways students can use the report to improve their assignments.

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Tip 1

Weave integrity into all stages of a research project, even from the start.

When students understand the value of original work prior to getting started, there is a greater chance they will conduct research and write with integrity once in motion.

Tip 2

Help students understand the difference between quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing.

The differences among these are crucial for students to understand as they integrate others’ perspectives and ideas into their writing. Use our Paraphrasing Pack as a guide to delivering these essential lessons.

Tip 3

Teach citations for all assignments, not just the big research projects.

Learning and internalizing methods for accurate citation can be more challenging for students than many educators realize. Providing students with opportunities to hone their citation skills throughout the year is vital. Share resources like Turnitin’s blog on citationsor the Plagiarism Spectrum 2.0 , which highlights the twelve most common types of unoriginal work.

Tip 4

Cultivate strong research skills in students, including strong organizational skills, prior to large projects.

Students who are fully prepared with graphic organizers, online resources, and the ability to organize their own thinking and cite others, can launch into research projects with confidence. Using Turnitin’s downloadable worksheets for the classroom, you can introduce students to helpful research strategies and different ways to approach research planning even before a project begins.

Tip 5

Keep the post-writing process formative.

Use data from Draft Coach to fuel next steps for students’ current assignment or in preparation for the next project. Conferencing with students on their writing creates space for dialogue and opens up learning opportunities. Check out Turnitin’s downloadable After Writing resources, including this helpful Student/Instructor Conference Guide.