{"id":22391,"date":"2026-08-22T15:20:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T15:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/blackboardhelp\/?page_id=22391"},"modified":"2026-08-22T15:20:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T15:20:56","slug":"changes-to-assignment-submission-from-semester-2-2026-27-frequently-asked-questions-for-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/blackboardhelp\/changes-to-assignment-submission-from-semester-2-2026-27-frequently-asked-questions-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes to Assignment Submission from Semester 2 2026\/27 \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\r\n \r\n ← Back to Supporting Changes in Digital Learning and AI\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n \r\n For students\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n Last updated:<\/strong> August 2026\r\n <\/p>\r\n

\r\n Contact:<\/strong> The LIDE Team at\r\n \r\n blackboard-support@westminster.ac.uk\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

What is changing and when?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n What is changing?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n From the start of Semester 2, February 2027, the University will stop using\r\n Turnitin for online assignment submission. Instead, you will submit all your\r\n assignments through Blackboard Assignment, the submission tool that is already\r\n built into the Blackboard courses you use every day.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n When does this affect me?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n This change applies from the start of Semester 2 of the 2026\/27 academic year.\r\n You will be given clear guidance about how to submit work via Blackboard Assignment\r\n before the change affects any of your modules.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n Why is the University making this change?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Blackboard Assignment is already used for many modules at the University.\r\n Moving to it for all modules means you will have a consistent experience -\r\n one system, one place to submit, one place to find your feedback - rather than\r\n switching between Turnitin and Blackboard depending on the module.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

Submitting your work<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n How will submitting work through Blackboard Assignment be different?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n The submission process is similar to Turnitin. You will still submit your work\r\n online, receive confirmation that your submission has been received, and access\r\n your feedback and grade in Blackboard. The main difference is that you will no\r\n longer need to leave Blackboard to submit your work through a separate system.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n Will my work still be checked for originality?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Yes. Blackboard Assignment includes an originality checking tool called SafeAssign.\r\n It compares your submitted work against a database of sources and produces a\r\n similarity report. Your tutors will use this report as part of the marking and\r\n academic integrity process.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n What file types can I submit through Blackboard Assignment?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Blackboard Assignment accepts common file types, including Word documents,\r\n PDFs, PowerPoint files, and text files.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n Will there still be a submission deadline and a receipt?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Yes. Blackboard Assignment records the exact time of your submission and generates\r\n a submission receipt, just as Turnitin does. Keep your receipt as proof of submission.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

Your feedback and grades<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n How will I receive feedback on my work?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Your tutor will provide feedback directly within Blackboard - this may include\r\n written comments on your document, an overall feedback statement, and a completed\r\n marking rubric. You will be notified when your feedback is available, and you can\r\n access it through the same Blackboard course where you submitted.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n Will I still be able to see inline comments on my work?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Yes. Blackboard's marking tool allows tutors to add comments, highlights,\r\n and annotations directly on your submitted document, similar to how feedback\r\n appears in Turnitin.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n Where will I find my grade?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Your grade will appear in the Blackboard Gradebook for your module.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

Your past submissions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n What happens to work I have previously submitted through Turnitin?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n When the Turnitin contract ends on 31 July 2027, you will no longer be able to\r\n view past submissions or feedback made to the Turnitin system. If there are\r\n submissions or pieces of feedback you want to keep, we recommend downloading\r\n them before the contract ends. We will remind you of this in good time with\r\n guidance on how to download your work.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n Will the University keep records of my past submissions?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Yes. The University is required to retain records of student work for a defined\r\n period after submission. We are making arrangements to archive relevant submissions\r\n and feedback before the contract ends, particularly for final-year undergraduate\r\n work and dissertations.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

Academic Integrity<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n Does this change affect the University's approach to academic integrity?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n No. The University's commitment to academic integrity is unchanged. Submitted work\r\n will still be checked for originality through SafeAssign, and the same expectations\r\n around your own work, referencing, and the use of generative AI tools apply regardless\r\n of which submission system is used.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n I have a live academic query or misconduct case involving a Turnitin submission. What should I do?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Please speak to your module leader or programme team, who can advise you.\r\n Any relevant records will be preserved by the University before the Turnitin\r\n contract ends.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

Getting help<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n What if I have trouble submitting through Blackboard Assignment?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n The Student Centre is your first point of contact for any technical issues.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n Will there be guidance on how to use Blackboard Assignment?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Yes. Guides, video walkthroughs, and FAQs will be published and accessible via\r\n Blackboard and the Learning Innovation and Digital Engagement (LIDE) blog well\r\n ahead of the 2027\/28 academic year. If Blackboard Assignment is new to you,\r\n it is quick to get familiar with.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n
\r\n \r\n Who do I contact if I have a question not answered here?\r\n <\/summary>\r\n
\r\n Start with the Student Centre. For module-specific questions, speak to your module leader.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n

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