If your Blackboard Assignment is set up to be anonymous and you are using a rubric, there are some limitations to be aware of before you mark. These may affect…Continue Reading Rubrics and Anonymous Blackboard Assignments marking limitation
Switch over to Ultra Grades Journey for 2024/25
This information is for programme administrators who need to set up assessments in RISIS and use Mark Approval and Transfer in Blackboard to extract marks. With the change to Blackboard…Continue Reading Switch over to Ultra Grades Journey for 2024/25
Gradescope: More than just marking exams
You may have heard the term ‘Gradescope’ particularly in the context of exams. This Turnitin-owned tool was used by a number of Schools for some of their exams during the…Continue Reading Gradescope: More than just marking exams
Assessment support & resources to help staff with online marking and feedback
*If you have a query or a question in response to this post, please contact TEL via the DTS Service Desk: email dts@reading.ac.uk OR log a ticket on the DTS Self-Service Portal. We hope you…Continue Reading Assessment support & resources to help staff with online marking and feedback
Turnitin word count – Why don’t the numbers always add up?
You may notice that Turnitin captures a word count for uploaded work. The word count often appears to be different to what was stated in the original file, i.e. the final…Continue Reading Turnitin word count – Why don’t the numbers always add up?
Turnitin webinar: Can Turnitin really help students to improve their writing?
As part of Turnitin’s series of webcasts on topics associated with their product, Academics from Australia will be presenting on how they have used Turnitin as tool to improve students’ academic writing…Continue Reading Turnitin webinar: Can Turnitin really help students to improve their writing?
Essential e-marking information: Advice and Tips
If you have any queries in relation to this email, please submit to it@reading.ac.uk to ensure your query is dealt with promptly. Are you marking coursework and returning feedback to…Continue Reading Essential e-marking information: Advice and Tips
Students can’t see their feedback in Turnitin?
If students report that they can’t see their feedback when they open the document viewer in Turnitin and: The assignment Post Date has passed, The student sees a ‘No service…Continue Reading Students can’t see their feedback in Turnitin?
Essential preparation for e-submission & e-marking
Are your students submitting their assignments online? Many of you will be preparing for assessment deadlines. With e-submission being used and e-marking being trialled for the first time in some…Continue Reading Essential preparation for e-submission & e-marking