Turnitin Draft Coach is an application designed to assist students with their academic writing by providing instant feedback utilizing the following features:
Similarity Check is used to protect students from unintentional plagiarism.
Citations Check assists students in properly citing their sources
Grammar Guide highlights grammar issues and provides correction suggestions.
Draft Coach is available to Brown students, staff, and faculty. It can be accessed from Brown Google Docs or from your Brown Microsoft 365 account.
How to Access Draft Coach in Google Docs
- Open the Google document you are working on via docs.google.com or from your Google apps menu.
- Open a new blank document or file you are working on.
Click on the Extensions [1] menu located in the top menu underneath the document title.
Below the Extensions menu, you will see Turnitin Draft Coach [2] listed. Click on it.
Another menu will open to the right with the words Turnitin Draft Coach. Select the Get FeedBack Now [3] option from the new menu as pictured below.
The first time accessing the Turnitin Draft Coach add-on, you will be prompted to agree to the terms of use for Turnitin to scan your document.
How to Access Draft Coach in Microsoft 365
How to Launch Microsoft 365 at Brown.edu
Confirm your computer is using the Brown network and not Brown Guest. Connect to Brown VPN if you are offsite. Next, go to https://office365.brown.edu/ Sign in with your Brown Account
- You will be prompted to Duo two-step verify your account.
If you are having issues launching Office 365, view full instructions here or contact the IT Service Center.
Once Microsoft 365 has launched
Open a new blank document or file you are working on.
At the top of the screen menu, click on the Turnitin [1] menu.
Draft Coach [2] is listed below the Turnitin menu. Click on it.
Another menu will appear to the right, titled Turnitin Draft Coach. Select the Get FeedBack Now option from the new menu as pictured below.
Resources
Turnitin has a support center that assists with Draft Coach questions and a variety of knowledgebase articles including:
Need Additional Help?
- For help with using Turnitin, please submit a Turnitin Support Ticket.
- For help with Canvas, please contact [email protected]
To discuss strategies for implementing Canvas and DLD approved integrated learning tools into your course, please contact [email protected]