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Assessment tools at a glance

This table will help you choose the best assessment tool, please note that all of these are referred to as 'Assignments', however, these can also be used for other assessments as well.

Assessment Tool	Blackboard Assignment	Blackboard Test	Turnitin Assignment
Recommended/ Good for:	Any content other than substantial word processed text that requires checking for originality.	As for Blackboard assignments but: Allows lengthy submission instructions. Work with multiple parts having the same deadline, including multiple types of media.	Word processed assignments.
File types	Any. (But bear in mind that markers will need appropriate software to view these.) In order to submit video, students must use a special tool - Panopto Video Submission. Most video files are too big to simply attach as files.	Same as Blackboard assignments.	Word, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML
File size limits	Markers need to fully download attached files so please ask students to keep files reasonably small. Preferably under 100MB.	Same as Blackboard assignments.	100MB maximum upload Submission must contain at least 20 words and must be less than 800 pages in length. Markers view on-line and do not need to download files.
Set up	In the content area 'Assessments' tab	In the content area 'Assessments' tab	In the content area 'Build Content'
Single or multiple file upload	Multiple file upload	Multiple file upload within multiple 'questions'.	Single file upload
Module Group work	Group submissions and feedback tools (e.g. email, Wikis, Journals etc.)	Same as Blackboard assignments	Not suitable for group assignments
Delegated or second marking	Set up in the grade centre.	Same as Blackboard assignments	No, but second marking is possible with a workaround (markers initials display in Feedback Studio)
File Attachment - Instructions and Feedback Tools	Attach files to both Instructions and Feedback = Yes Grade Centre Inbuilt Feedback / Annotate via		Instructions = No: Text box area inbuilt for leaving instructions or use a content item (recommended). Feedback via Feedback Studio inbuilt feedback tools
Student Preview mode	Yes	Yes	No - But you can request a Staff as Student account get in touch with the Digital Learning Service
Submission receipts	Email receipts for students	Email receipts for students	Downloadable receipts for students
Originality Report	No	No	Yes