LSE policy on the use of Turnitin

Using Turnitin at LSE

In May 2022, a new ‘LSE Policy on the use of Turnitin’ was approved by the Education Committee. This defines the use of Turnitin at LSE, including its use as a student academic writing development tool. The policy aims to provide equity among the LSE student body and dissuade, as far as possible, the unauthorised use of Turnitin, both within and outside of LSE. Through this policy, Departments have control and responsibility for developing their local policy on the use of Turnitin in alignment with the School-wide principles around the use of Turnitin.

School-wide principles of using Turnitin

The policy sets out a specific set of School-wide principles around the use of Turnitin. These are listed below but you should consult the policy document to fully understand the implications of each.

1. Turnitin is not a plagiarism checker

2. Interpretation of Turnitin similarity reports is an academic teaching staff responsibility

3. Marking must not be based on a Turnitin similarity report and score (%)

4. No similarity score (%) threshold should be used within Departments

5. Turnitin should be used equitably within a student cohort – blanket use