Using VeriCite

VeriCite is a plagiarism detection tool available within the Canvas Learning System that processes written assignments specifically for proper use of citation and referencing. The feature assists faculty and instructors in detecting referencing problems that arise from improper citation and also flag unoriginal content submitted by students.

Benefits for the instructor:

• Checks citation and reference automatically without having the instructor search the web manually.
• Provides a report in an easy to read visual format that highlights areas of possible concern for improper citation or unoriginal work.
• Creates an electronic assignment submission drop box area within one’s Canvas course site.

Benefits for the student:

• Allows for students to have access to the reports for transparency, allowing them to review their own use of citation and referencing.
• Provides the students with a documented report to use in reflecting upon their research and writing.
• Strengthens the student academic writing process.
• Creates a learning experience about what it means to be part of a larger academic community and fosters originality of student work.

VeriCite works within a Canvas course site as a drop box area where students can submit their papers. Once a written document is submitted (.doc, .docx, .pdf) it is checked against:

• Documents available on the Internet,
• VeriCite Internet database,
• Wikipedia database,
• Common Crawl database, and the
• University of Oregon private database

For more information about setting up a VeriCite assignment in your course site see:

General information about VeriCite  (PDF File)

VeriCite guide for Instructors  (PDF File)

 
—by Robert Voelker-Morris (Teaching Effectiveness Program) and Karen Matson (Center for Media and Educational Technologies)