2016 Conference

May 5–6, 2016

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program

Exploring The Pedagogical Potential of Matched Text Detection Software Turnitin

Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT

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Abstract

In this session, I will first briefly discuss relevant scholarship on Turnitin. I will then describe how the program can be used to support L2 academic writing instruction. Attendees will leave with handouts and ideas for repurposing Turnitin and similar programs to teach effective textual borrowing.

Session Type

Paper/Report (45 minutes)

Primary Audience

College or University ESL Programs

Secondary Audience

High Schools (9-12)

Topic Strand

Reading, Writing, Literacy

Presenter/Organizer

Ilka Kostka, Northeastern University

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Biographical Statement

Ilka Kostka is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the American Classroom Program at Northeastern University. She teaches academic reading and writing courses to international students.

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