Complete a file upload to Turnitin Learn.UQ exam

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This guide details the process of completing a file upload to Turnitin (mid-semester, end-of-semester, deferred or supplementary) Learn.UQ exam, where a Blackboard Test will be used to release the exam question paper and the exam answers file will be submitted to Turnitin.

Note: If prompted, complete the UQ Authentication process to access your exam. For further information refer to Multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.

You will need to start your exam at the time listed on your personal examination timetable. You must start submitting after the exam start time + duration (check your personal exam timetable) + 10 minutes planning time. 

Note: It may take up to 15 minutes for your exam to upload and submit.

Late penalties will be applied after exam start time + duration + 10 minutes planning time + 15 minutes submission time, unless there is sufficient evidence that you encountered problems with the system and/or process that were beyond your control. 

For information on preparing for your Learn.UQ exam, refer to the Prepare for online exam success guide.

Tip: Complete the self-enrol Learn.UQ Practice Exam to become familar with the exam process and test the set of your device.

  1. Video Guide
  2. View exam information
  3. Access your exam
  4. Download the question paper
  1. Complete your exam
  2. Submit your exam
  3. Technical support during your exam

6. Submit your exam

Once you have completed the exam, you will need to submit the file to the Turnitin assignment link.

  1. Click on the TURNITIN SUBMISSION link (i.e. ABCD1234 Semester Two End-of-semester Examination 2020 -  TURNITIN SUBMISSION). 

submit your assignment link

  1.  Click on the Upload Submission button.

upload submission message

  1. You will have 3 uploading options: 
  • Upload Submission - you will need to Choose file from your computer to upload.
  • Text input - a text box will be presented for a text submission.
  • Cloud Submission with 3 options - you will need to select a file from a Cloud.

Note: The file size may not exceed 100 MB and 800 pages.

  1. Select the Upload Submission button and click on the Upload and Review button.

uploading options

  1. Check if you have chosen the correct file on the Preview Submission page and click on the Submit to Turnitin button. 

reviewing turnitin submission

  1. Submission Complete! screen will be displayed.

successful submission message

  1. Download your digital receipt in your Assignment inbox to confirm successful submission.

download digital receipt

Slow submission

In rare cases, due to a slow internet connection or heavy Turnitin submission load worldwide, you may see the following messages.

Tip: It is recommended that you take screenshots of your whole screen to include the date and time of the issue and the messages as evidence if you have difficulty submitting.

  1. Click on the Confirm button.

  1. The Submission Complete screen will be skipped and your Assignment Dashboard screen will be displayed. 

Note: You can notice that you will not be able to view the Digital Receipt button, nor download the receipt.

  1. Click on the download submitted file button to confirm your assignment file has been uploaded.
  2. Continue to recheck your Assignment Dashboard and download your Digital Receipt when it becomes available.

Note: Your Digital Receipt may not be available for a few hours.