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Turnitin Company Research Report



Company Overview


  • Name: Turnitin, LLC

  • Mission: To ensure the integrity of global education and research.

  • Founded: 1998

  • Founders: No information is available.

  • Key People:

  • Chris Caren, Chief Executive Officer

  • Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer

  • Marissa Farrar, Chief People Officer

  • Zemina Hasham, Chief Customer Officer

  • Maurice Heiblum, Chief Revenue Officer

  • Hazel-Ann Mayers, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

  • Mike Mitrione, Chief Technology Officer

  • Peter Rendall, Chief Financial Officer

  • Headquarters: 2101 Webster Street, Suite 1900, Oakland, California 94612, United States

  • Number of Employees: No specific number is provided.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Turnitin is known for promoting academic integrity through technology solutions and is a leader in plagiarism detection and academic writing assessments.


Products


1. Feedback Studio:
  • Description: Combines similarity checking with formative feedback and grading tools.

  • Key Features: Provides insights for writing excellence, linkage with LMS for workflow integration.


2. Originality:
  • Description: Ensures original work through comprehensive similarity detection.

  • Key Features: Detects plagiarism in text similarity, synonym swapping, and AI writing.


3. Gradescope:
  • Description: Supports grading of paper-based, bubble sheet, and code assignments.

  • Key Features: Facilitates fast, robust feedback and valuable insights.


4. ExamSoft:
  • Description: Offers a secure, reliable digital exam experience.

  • Key Features: Prepares students with insights into performance for accreditation and career preparation.


5. Turnitin Similarity:
  • Description: Comprehensive plagiarism detection fitting into existing workflows.

  • Key Features: Broad content database powered similarity checks.


6. iThenticate:
  • Description: Trusted tool for checking the originality of scholarly work.

  • Key Features: Ensures integrity before academic publication.


Recent Developments


  • AI Writing Detection Capabilities:

  • Introduced in 2023, available in multiple products including Turnitin Feedback Studio and Turnitin Originality.

  • Detects whether AI tools like ChatGPT have been used in student submissions.


  • September 2024:

  • Partnership with The Millennium Universal College (TMUC) in Pakistan focuses on expanding AI-led learning opportunities.

  • Launched AI writing detection for Spanish language submissions.


  • August 2024:

  • Expanded AI-driven offerings to support classroom digitization with customizable AI-powered grading in regions like Australia, New Zealand, and India.


  • July 2024:

  • Launched AI paraphrasing detection feature throughout its AI writing capabilities to advance critical thinking in education.


  • Partnerships and Acquisitions:

  • Recent acquisitions aimed at enhancing assessment capabilities and promoting global academic integrity include ProctorExam, Gradehub, Ouriginal, and ExamSoft.


The report compiles detailed information about Turnitin, its leadership, product offerings, and recent advancements in AI technology integration, with a clear focus on supporting academic integrity.