Originality check

An originality check (with a plagiarism detection programme Turnitin) must be performed to doctoral dissertation manuscripts prior to submitting them for preliminary examination. The supervisor of the student will perform the plagiarism check. A plagiarism check certificate must be signed and returned to the Faculty.

The final version of the dissertation must include the following note stating that the originality check has been performed: 

The originality of this thesis has been checked in accordance with the University of Turku quality assurance system using the Turnitin OriginalityCheck service.


  • Opettaja
    Joel Kuortti