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| Tick in this column | Element | Recommendation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filename length | < 40 characters | Filename should have no more than 40 characters (you may get an error message if filename is too long: it will be "XML Response could not be parsed") Check the assignment instructions as there is often a prescribed filename format | |
| Filename format | No non-alphanumeric characters | Filename must not contain unrecognizable (non-alphanumeric) characters in the submission title, such as & , . ( ) % # ” / \ – { } [ ] < > : ; @. (Check there are no extra full stops other than the one before the three-letter file extension) An underscore is acceptable | |
| Filename spaces | No letter spaces | Must not contain spaces between e v e r y l e t t e r | |
| File size | Must be less than 100 MB | To be certain it's accepted, we recommend no more than 50 MB if possible | |
| No. of pages | Maximum is 400800 | ||
| Typed words | 20 or more | You must have at least 20 typed words. If your document is scanned, combine it with a PDF generated from Word or similar with 20 readable words or more. For example: add the details of the assignment, a title, etc. | |
| Headers | Avoid | There have been reports that headers have prevented students from being able to submit their assignment. If your submission is not initially accepted please remove the headers and try submitting again. | |
| Columns | Keep to one column | If at all possible, keep to ONE column of text per page | |
| Title of file | Keep it short | When adding a title within the submission page, please keep it relatively short as long titles affect the rendering size of files downloaded from Turnitin such as feedback | |
| Track Changes | Turn off | Accept or reject all changes/edits in your document and switch off Track Changes before submitting it (if you don't do this, Turnitin will match everything in the deleted and formatted text, thus falsely inflating the similarity index | |
| File type | See List | Must be one of the file types listed below left. Turnitin may ‘accept’ other filetypes, but they do not generate a similarity report, nor can they be marked by GradeMark, so please stick to the filetypes listed above. PDF is recommended. (For Moodle Assignments please follow the instructions you are given regarding your assignment.) | |
| Alignment | Left-justified | Do not use fully justified text as it is sometimes rejected. | |
| Video/Audio | Not accepted | Turnitin cannot take video or audio. If you are expected to do this please contact your module convenor or Student Services. |
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