Using SafeAssign DirectSubmit in Blackboard

Summary

Instructions for an instructor to submit a file to SafeAssign directly within a Blackboard course.

Body

Issue/Question

How do I run a plagiarism check for work that has already been submitted by the student?

Resolution

An instructor can submit any electronic document for plagiarism checking using Direct Submit.

  1. Log into Blackboard and access course. 
  2. From Content tab, under Details and Actions, select View course & institution tools.
  3. Within Instructor Tools section, select SafeAssign Originality Review
  4. Select Upload file or Copy/paste text.
  5. Follow on-screen instructions. Note the following options: 
    • Check for plagiarism: Processes the submission and generates the Originality Report. When turned off, the submission is processed but a report isn't generated.
    • Add to institutional database: When turned on, submissions are added to the institutional database.
    • Share: When selected, others with appropriate grading privileges can access this submission from this course. If private, only you can access it from any course.
  6. Click Submit

Details

Details

Article ID: 1028
Created
Mon 12/15/14 9:36 AM
Modified
Mon 4/6/26 11:23 AM