{"id":22386,"date":"2026-08-22T15:16:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T15:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/blackboardhelp\/?page_id=22386"},"modified":"2026-08-22T15:17:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T15:17:44","slug":"turnitin-and-blackboard-assignment-feature-comparison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/blackboardhelp\/turnitin-and-blackboard-assignment-feature-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Turnitin and Blackboard Assignment Feature Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\r\n This table compares key features of Turnitin Feedback Studio with Blackboard Ultra Assignment Grading.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Feature<\/th>\r\n Turnitin Feedback Studio<\/th>\r\n Blackboard Ultra Assignment Grading<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n\r\n
In-text commenting<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 Inline comments with bubble annotations<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Inline comments with bubble annotations - functionally equivalent<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Comment library<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 QuickMark comment sets (customisable, reusable)<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Feedback comment library (customisable, reusable) - same functionality<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Multiple Files<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u274c Turnitin only allows single file submissions<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Blackboard Assignment can accept multiple file submissions<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
File Size<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u26a0\ufe0f Turnitin maximum file size is 100Mb<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Blackboard Assignment no max file size limit<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Rubric integration<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 Can link comments to rubric criteria<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Can link comments to rubric criteria - identical capability<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Rubric grading<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 Side-by-side rubric panel<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Side-by-side rubric panel with same functionality. Blackboard rubrics allow for scale ranges for criteria, allowing more flexibility in scoring within a range.<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Voice\/video feedback<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 Voice comments and video feedback available<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Voice comments and video feedback available<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Annotation tools<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 Highlighters, strikethrough, drawing tools<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Highlighters, strikethrough, drawing tools - equivalent set<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
PDF annotation<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 Native PDF markup<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Native PDF markup - equivalent<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Multiple file formats<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 Supports various formats<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Supports a wider range of file formats<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Similarity detection<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 Similarity Report (paid additional feature)<\/td>\r\n \u2705 SafeAssign (included, no additional cost)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Group assignments<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u274c No native group assignment support<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Full group assignment workflow with individual or group grading options<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Anonymous\/blind marking<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 Built-in anonymous marking with workflow limitations<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Built-in anonymous marking with workflow limitations<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Multiple attempts<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u26a0\ufe0f Limited, awkward workflow<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Full support for multiple submission attempts with version tracking up to the submission deadline<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Draft submissions<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u274c Not supported<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Students can save drafts before final submission<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Batch download<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u2705 Available with feedback<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Available with feedback<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Accommodations<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u26a0\ufe0f Can set individual due dates within Turnitin interface; less integrated with Blackboard student management<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Built-in exceptions for individual students (extended due dates, additional attempts, time limits); managed directly from gradebook or student overview<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Late submission tracking<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u26a0\ufe0f Basic timestamp<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Automatic late flagging with configurable grace periods<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Gradebook integration<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u26a0\ufe0f External sync required (can be unreliable)<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Seamless, real-time gradebook integration<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Marking workflow<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u26a0\ufe0f External LTI tool, separate window\/tab outside of the Blackboard environment<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Fully integrated within Blackboard Ultra interface<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Mobile marking<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u26a0\ufe0f No mobile marking now possible<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Full mobile app marking capability<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Offline marking<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u274c Requires connection to Turnitin servers<\/td>\r\n \u2705 Can download, mark offline, re-upload<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \u2705 = Feature fully supported
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