The Turnitin Instructor Training Session was organized by Paavai Engineering College (Autonomous) on 12.06.2026 at 11.00 a.m. in Cute Hall under the guidance of Prof Dr.R.R. Krishnamurthy, Director, Centre for Research and Mrs. Kamala Krishnamurthy, Centre Head/PIF. The event commenced with the gathering of faculty members and participants interested in enhancing their knowledge of academic integrity and plagiarism prevention. The session aimed to provide hands-on training in the effective use of Turnitin, a leading plagiarism detection and academic writing support tool.
The welcome address was delivered by the organizing team, who warmly welcomed the resource persons and participants. The importance of maintaining originality in academic and research work was highlighted, emphasizing the role of Turnitin in promoting ethical scholarly practices.
The resource speakers for the session were Dr. M. S. Vijayanand, ASP/Mechanical Engineering, Dr. K. Thirumala Lakshmi, AP/ECE, and Mrs. M. Sivaranjani, AP/CSE, Paavai Engineering College. They shared their expertise on the various features and applications of Turnitin and demonstrated how instructors can effectively utilize the platform in teaching and research activities. The session covered important aspects such as account access and navigation, assignment creation, submission management, interpretation of similarity reports, citation practices, and methods to prevent plagiarism. The speakers provided live demonstrations and practical examples to help participants understand the functionality of the software and its significance in ensuring academic integrity.
An interactive discussion session was conducted, during which participants raised queries regarding similarity indices, report analysis, and best practices for using Turnitin in coursework, project work, and research publications. The resource persons addressed the questions effectively and shared valuable insights on promoting originality among students.
The training session enabled participants to gain practical knowledge of Turnitin and develop confidence in using the platform for academic assessment and research evaluation. The program reinforced the institution’s commitment to quality education, ethical research practices, and academic excellence.
Overall, the session was highly informative and beneficial, enhancing the participants understanding of Turnitin and its role in maintaining academic integrity while fostering responsible research and scholarly writing practices.
