What does Turnitin do?

Turnitin is a leading company in educational technology, focusing on plagiarism detection, originality checking, and formative feedback services. Founded in 1998 by University of California students, it has grown to serve over 15,000 institutions in 140 countries, impacting more than 30 million students. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Turnitin operates as a private company with around 400-450 employees. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including Turnitin Originality, which combines originality checking with feedback tools for educators. Other offerings include Turnitin Similarity for high-volume plagiarism detection, iThenticate for researchers and publishers, and ExamSoft for secure online assessments. Turnitin's mission is to uphold academic integrity and enhance learning outcomes, providing essential tools for students and educators alike.