SafeAssign

SafeAssign is a plagiarism detection and prevention tool used by students and faculty to assist with academic integrity. Instructors may choose to activate SafeAssign on some written assignments within Blackboard. If SafeAssign is available for an assignment, students simply submit their work and then review their originality report.

This tool can be set by faculty so that students can submit a draft of their assignment prior to the due date allowing students to check their own work before officially submitting the assignment.

NOTE: If you allow students to submit a draft of an assignment prior to final submission, faculty must remove any submitted drafts by clearing the attempt so students can upload their final paper.

Activating SafeAssign

Faculty can activate SafeAssign on specific written assignments.

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Clearing the Attempt

If you faculty allow students to submit a draft of an assignment prior to the final submission, faculty must remove drafts by clearing the attempt so students can upload their final paper.

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Student-Facing Resources

Students can use these SafeAssign instructions to learn more about how to submit their work and how to review their originality report.

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Blackboard Help Resources

Learn more about SafeAssign and how to read the Originality Report by reviewing Blackboard’s resources.

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NU Library Guides

For more information about plagiarism and how to avoid it, check out the National University Library’s guides on Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism.

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Preventing Plagiarism

Suggestions for faculty on how to decrease the likelihood of plagiarism in their classes.

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NU Writing Resources

For additional information and support for student success in writing, check out NU’s Writing Resources page.

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Guide for Writing Concerns

This guide provides faculty with considerations for students who need writing interventions.

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Related Resources

Student Tips and Tools

APA Style Help

MLA Style Center

NU Academic Integrity Policy

Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and any attempt to obtain credit for academic work through fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest means.

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