{"id":8120,"date":"2026-01-12T15:15:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/?p=8120"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:34:09","slug":"turnitin-draft-coach-similarity-checking-before-submission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/turnitin-draft-coach-similarity-checking-before-submission\/","title":{"rendered":"Turnitin Draft Coach\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Similarity checking\u00a0before\u00a0submission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Draft Coach?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turnitin Draft Coach is a tool&nbsp;you can use&nbsp;within Microsoft Word (desktop&nbsp;app&nbsp;and&nbsp;Word Online)&nbsp;with your&nbsp;University MS365 account. It&nbsp;lets you produce&nbsp;a Turnitin&nbsp;Similarity Report&nbsp;as you work&nbsp;on your&nbsp;document&nbsp;to see&nbsp;where your text&nbsp;matches other online sources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of Reading,&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;advised to&nbsp;only use&nbsp;<strong>the&nbsp;similarity checking&nbsp;feature<\/strong>.&nbsp;The citation and&nbsp;grammar&nbsp;checkers&nbsp;are limited and may not be suitable&nbsp;for your programme of study.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this video to learn how to check your similarity score with Turnitin Draft Coach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EIlmnOBkfgs?si=t-JvQvVJJj6H0Fs1&#038;version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key points to remember<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Draft Coach can be used within MS Word&nbsp;<strong>before submission<\/strong>&nbsp;to check the similarity\/originality of your work.&nbsp;(If you need to check text from other formats, e.g. PowerPoint, you can either convert to a Word document or copy and paste text into a Word doc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>There are<strong>&nbsp;three similarity checks<\/strong>&nbsp;available per document.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use Draft Coach for<strong>&nbsp;similarity checking only<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Do not rely on Draft Coach for grammar or citation checking.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use&nbsp;<strong>Study Advice and Library resources<\/strong>&nbsp;for writing and referencing support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Similarity Reports highlight text matches; they do not&nbsp;confirm plagiarism.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>With their discipline knowledge and knowledge of the literature, your lecturers make the final judgement about originality and your academic practice. They use the Similarity Report generated by your submission to the final submission point in your Blackboard course to do this (they do not see any Similarity Reports generated for you via Draft Coach).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accessing Draft Coach<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To use Draft Coach:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Open your document in&nbsp;<strong>Microsoft Word<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>Turnitin<\/strong>&nbsp;tab from the top menu.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Draft Coach<\/strong>&nbsp;to open the Draft Coach panel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Similarity Check<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"971\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/02\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/02\/image-5.png 971w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/02\/image-5-768x364.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Running a&nbsp;similarity&nbsp;check<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Run Similarity Check<\/strong>, then<strong>&nbsp;Confirm.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"405\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/01\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8226\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"387\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/01\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8225\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your&nbsp;document will be compared against Turnitin\u2019s databases, including:\n<ul>\n<li>Online sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journals and publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student papers&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;to Turnitin\u2019s repository&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Within a few minutes, your similarity report will be ready to see.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using&nbsp;the&nbsp;Similarity&nbsp;Report&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll&nbsp;then see a similarity percentage and highlighted matching text in your document. The highlighted text is linked to specific matches, with a breakdown showing where each match comes from, so you can review&nbsp;your&nbsp;work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1065\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/02\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/02\/image-4.png 1065w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/02\/image-4-768x489.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1065px) 100vw, 1065px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you click on an individual match in the panel,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;be taken to the highlighted text in your document and shown the source it matches, so you can clearly see what was flagged and decide how to revise it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1105\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/02\/image-2.png 1105w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/02\/image-2-768x365.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1105px) 100vw, 1105px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you click&nbsp;<strong>Full Report<\/strong>,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;see a detailed view of all matches, including the complete list of sources, side-by-side comparisons of your text with the matching content, to help you review and revise your work.&nbsp;You will also be able to apply filters, e.g. exclude the Bibliography.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"363\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/01\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8230\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"901\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/01\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/01\/image-21.png 901w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2026\/01\/image-21-768x630.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There&nbsp;are<strong>&nbsp;three&nbsp;similarity checks<\/strong>&nbsp;available per document, so you should only run checks when you have made significant changes to your draft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Similarity&nbsp;Report generated is private to you and your&nbsp;document&nbsp;will not be&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;to Turnitin\u2019s repository of&nbsp;papers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interpreting Draft Coach&nbsp;similarity&nbsp;results<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Draft Coach uses the same similarity matching approach as Turnitin&nbsp;Assignment submissions. This means:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The similarity percentage&nbsp;<strong>shows&nbsp;matched text&nbsp;\u2013 it does not necessarily&nbsp;indicate&nbsp;plagiarism<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Matches may include correctly quoted and referenced material, reference lists, or commonly used phrases.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Draft Coach can help you&nbsp;<strong>identify&nbsp;and review matches before submission<\/strong>, so you can check your use of sources and make revisions if needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;unsure about how to use the similarity report to revise your work, <strong>seek advice from your tutor.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For full guidance on how&nbsp;similarity&nbsp;reports work, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>what&nbsp;different types&nbsp;of matches mean&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>how staff interpret similarity when marking&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>what high or low similarity percentages do (and do not) indicate&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/turnitin-lti-how-to-view-and-interpret-and-similarity-report\/\"><strong>How to view and interpret a Turnitin Similarity Report<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grammar and&nbsp;citation&nbsp;tools<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Draft Coach also includes grammar and citation checking features; however,&nbsp;<strong>we strongly&nbsp;advise&nbsp;that you do not to rely on these<\/strong>. The grammar checker is limited and non-discipline-specific, and the citation checker is basic and may not accurately&nbsp;identify&nbsp;referencing styles or citation errors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to get&nbsp;grammar and citation support&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;and&nbsp;appropriate guidance, use University-approved resources instead:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Library guides on&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.reading.ac.uk\/writing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">academic writing<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.reading.ac.uk\/writing\/grammar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grammar<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.reading.ac.uk\/citing-references\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Library \u2018Citing References\u2019 guide<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 for advice on referencing and citations, including example references&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your programme or module guidance, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.reading.ac.uk\/citing-references\/styles-in-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Library department-specific referencing guide<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 for discipline-specific requirements.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/library\/contacts-support\/staff-lists\/academic-liaison-librarians\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Your Academic Liaison Librarian<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 for answers to referencing and citation questions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/library\/study-advice\/appointments\/request-a-one-to-one-meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Book an appointment with a Study Advisor<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After you&nbsp;submit&nbsp;your&nbsp;assignment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your assignment is\u00a0submitted\u00a0through Turnitin or Blackboard, you will be able to view\u00a0the\u00a0Similarity\u00a0Report\u00a0your tutor can see,\u00a0if this feature has been enabled by your School\/Department.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This report\u00a0works in the same way as the one in Draft Coach.\u00a0See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/turnitin-lti-how-to-view-and-interpret-and-similarity-report\/\"><strong>How to view and interpret a Turnitin Similarity Report.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Draft Coach vs Turnitin\u00a0Assignment\u00a0Similarity\u00a0Reports<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Draft Coach<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Turnitin&nbsp;Assignment submission<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Use&nbsp;<strong>before submission<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Use&nbsp;<strong>during or after submission<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helps you review and improve your draft&nbsp;documents&nbsp;<\/td><td>Can be used by you and your&nbsp;tutor to review your submitted&nbsp;document&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Limited to three checks per document&nbsp;<\/td><td>Access and ability to\u00a0see a report\u00a0is set by\u00a0your Module Convenor\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Is formative and&nbsp;not used for marking&nbsp;<\/td><td>Used&nbsp;by&nbsp;tutors&nbsp;to&nbsp;assist&nbsp;marking and feedback&nbsp;on&nbsp;academic integrity&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Draft Coach?&nbsp; Turnitin Draft Coach is a tool&nbsp;you can use&nbsp;within Microsoft Word (desktop&nbsp;app&nbsp;and&nbsp;Word Online)&nbsp;with your&nbsp;University MS365 account. 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