Q. How do I use Turnitin Draft Coach via Google Docs?

Turnitin Draft Coach is available to DLSU account holders, providing access to Turnitin similarity reports, citation reports and grammar guides. Turnitin Draft Coach can be used via Google Docs or Microsoft Word Outlook 365.


 

1. Open a Google doc file using your DLSU Gmail account and Turnitin Draft Coach should automatically be accessible in Extensions
   Note:
   [1] Turnitin Draft Coach works only with native Google Docs. If you imported an MS Word file from Google Drive, convert it into a Google Doc first
   [2] Turnitin Draft Coach may not load properly in Incognito mode
   
   
   
    
2. Turnitin Draft Coach will appear on the right side of the screen. Click Get Feedback Now to begin
   
   
   
    
3. To run a Similarity Check transfer or upload your file to Google Docs, click Run Similarity Check then select Confirm to proceed
   
   
   
    
4. Your similarity score will be displayed
   Note: If you need to submit an updated version of your paper, click Run New Similarity Check
   
   
    

   IMPORTANT REMINDERS :
   1. You have three (3) similarity checks per draft.
   2. If you are not yet satisfied with your similarity score and ran out of similarity checks, open a new Google Doc and repeat the process to get 3 new similarity checks.
   
   For further assistance with submitting papers via Turnitin Draft Coach, please email library@dlsu.edu.ph or chat with LORA.