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How to set up a timed essay
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This guide walks you through the steps to set up a timed essay using settings within Turnitin and MyBeckett Ultra.
If you would like to use Turnitin as the submission tool for your timed essay, your first step will be to set up a Turnitin assignment inbox at the location in your module where you would like students to access it.
You can refer to our Turnitin guide on setting up a Turnitin assignment with the recommended settings if you are unsure about how to do this.
Key points
When creating the Turnitin assignment, pay close attention to the dates and times that you choose.
- The Start Date controls when students can access the Turnitin assignment.
- The Due Date controls the deadline for submitting their work.
- The Feedback Release Date is also very important as this controls the release of marks and feedback to students.
Using the Start Date and Due Date, you have set the window of opportunity in Turnitin when the students will be able to see and respond to the essay question.
For timed essays, it is also worth checking the Release Conditions in case you need to make any changes to control access to the Turnitin assignment. Release conditions allow you to create rules to determine when module content is released to students.
