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1. Adakah UiTM menggunakan perisian Turnitin?

UiTM telah menamatkan langganan kepada perisian Turnitin bermula 1 Januari 2022.

2. As a lecturer, can I use the new web inbox instead of the old web inbox?

YES. But please be advised that there are no automatic folder organisation in the new web inbox. Documents submitted will be displayed in the main dashboard. Folder organisation needs to be done manually in the new web inbox.

3. As a student can I analyse my document on my own?

NO. ALL submissions must be submitted to a lecturer's Ouriginal receiver address.

4. As a student I would still prefer to check my work prior submission. How can I do so?

You are advised to use other softwares such as Grammarly for this purpose. We STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST purchasing Turnitin accounts illegally. Your work may be deposited in unknown institutions' account and may never be retrieved and removed.

5. As a student, how do I sign up for an account?

You do not need to sign up. Just obtain your lecturers' Ouriginal receiver address and send your document to that address via your UiTM's email.

6. As a student, how do I submit my assignment?

Please obtain your lecturer's Ouriginal receiver address. Send an email to this address and attach your assignment. The report will be send to you by your lecturer.

7. Can external membership access online database off campuses?

No. But they can access it from on campus (in library) at eResources Zone.

8. Can I give my login account and password to my students?

NO. Giving instructor's access to others constitute as account misuse.

9. Can I purchase the license for personal use? As a student I would like to check my work prior submission.

NO. ALL academic work must be paraphrased and cited accordingly. Passing someone else's work as yours without proper citation constitute as plagiarism.

10. Can I use my personal email to submit my work?

NO. Email suffixes other than @uitm.edu.my will is considered as unauthorised usage and will be deleted.

11. How can you choose a legitimate journal without being tricked by a predatory journal?

By looking at a very specific characteristics of the journal that could indicate the authenticity of the journal
Warning: must be aware when considering a journal you haven’t heard before.

1. IS THE JOURNAL / PUBLISHER WELL-KNOWN?
   What to look for  -  visibility & reputation
   Today many journal are easy to access and people would be familiar with reliable journal/publisher. But, if you hearing the journal’s or publisher’s name for the first time, consult your librarian to verify its authenticity. Your librarian definitely be better equipped to find and assess information about a journal or publisher authenticity
    
2. DOES THE JOURNAL WEBSITE INCLUDE FULL CONTECT INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOURNAL AND PUBLISHER?
   What to look for  -  Contact Information
   The journal website must provide complete contact information, including a verifiable physical address. If you only web contact forms, double check the other criteria. Try to search the address given in google maps or street view, as it may be fraud.
    
3. DOES THE JOURNAL'S SCOPE COMBINE MULTIPLE, UNRELATED, WIDED-RANGING FIEDLS?
   Check the journal’s “Aims and  Scope” section. Is its scope multidisciplinary?
   A multidisciplinary scope itself is not alarming. However, if multiple, unrelated disciplines such as Medicine, Agriculture and Library Science are combined, then you must be cautious.
    
4. DOES THE JOURNAL’S EDITORIAL BOARD INCLUDE RECOGNISED EXPERTS?
   What to look for Editorial Board
   Doubtful journals often feature names of prominent researchers without their knowledge. So, it is advisable to verify such claims made by the journals. Check whether the editorial board members’ full affiliations are mentioned. Try to contact a few of the experts listed to inquire about their experience with the journal, or confirm their association with the journal
    
5. WERE YOU SENT AN EMAIL INVITATION TO SUBMIT TO THE JOURNAL OR TO JOIN ITS EDITORIAL BOARD?
   What to look for Email invitation
   Doubtful journals often acquire researchers’ email addresses and send out bulk invitations either to submit a paper or join their editorial board.  If you cannot verify the authenticity of these invitations, it is best to ignore them or report them to the librarian so that other researchers could be warned. A legitimate journal, its editor or journal staff would use institutional or jounal-affiliated email addresses. This will help to access the journal’s authenticity
    
6. HAS THE JOURNAL PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED AUTHOR FEES FOR OPEN ACCESS PUBLISHING?
   What to look for Author Fee Policy
   Many journals tend to hide article processing charges (APC). Then, they charge authors a hefty amount a the time of publication when it’s too late to back out of the process. In case you feel that the journal is legitimate but it hasn’t  displayed APCs,  you could inquire to the journal for this information. The journal’s response may also help you determine if it is legitimate
    
7. IS THE JOURNAL’S PEER REVIEW PROCESS CLEARLY DESCRIBED ON THE WEBSITE?
   What to look for Peer Review Process
   Some bogus publishers claim that manuscripts go through the customary screening process and peer review, but fail to send authors peer reviewers’. Always check whether the journal’s website clearly explains its peer review process. If the journal is legitimate, it will have clear details about its peer review process
    
8. DOES IT LOOK LIKE THE JOURNAL PUBLISHES GOOD QUALITY RESEARCH?
   What to look for Visibility & Reputation
   If it is legitimate journal, you will be able to access the journal previously published articles/abstracts. Check some of the articles yourself to gauge the quality of the articles published. Make sure there is NO ERROR. Your librarian definitely be better equipped to find and assess information about a journal or publisher authenticity
    
9. HAS THE JOURNAL BEEN INDEXED IN INDEXING/PROMINENT DATABASE?
   What to look for Indexing information
   Reliable journals will likely be indexed (always check) in Web of Science (WoS), SCOPUS, MyCite and ERA.
   Or they would be affiliated with prominent publisher or scholarly association such as Directory of  Open Access Journals (DOAJ) or the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA) Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), or International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM).
   Note: Newly launched journals will take some time to be indexed.
    
10. DOES THE JOURNAL MAKE PROMISES THAT SOUND TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?
    What to look for Pitch to Authors
    Remember that  as a thumb rule- if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true!
    Example: if the journal guarantees publication or promises a quick peer review process, then you should be careful before submitting your manuscript.

12. How do I delete documents in my web inbox?

You can delete the documents web inbox by selecting the document and transferring it to the trash folder. Please be advised that ALL uploaded documents will be stored in UiTM's repository and deleting them from the web inbox will not delete them from the repository.

13. How do I delete folder in my web inbox?

You can delete the folder by selecting the folder and transferring it to the trash folder. Please be advised that ALL uploaded documents will be stored in UiTM's repository and deleting them from the web inbox will not delete them from the repository.

14. How many devices can I use Grammarly on?

Your membership allows access to Grammarly on up to five different devices.

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15. How to booking library spaces?

UiTM Library spaces can be book through UiTM Booking System (BSU) - https://bsu.uitm.edu.my/.

16. How to create Uitm Gmail accounts?

1. First time user that never create gmail uitm account may request through this link https://units.uitm.edu.my/.
2. User need to request new gmail account by this step:
3. User need to ensure that is Gmail Uitm account and office 365 subscription uitm is different username id address.

17. How to download Endnote Application?

Endnote come with 2 installation:

1. Windows 
2. Mac

18. How to find thesis?

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19. How to login MyKM Portal?

1. Browse to site MyKM Portal - https://mykm.uitm.edu.my/
2. Sign in with your UiTM GMail account
   (student - idnum@student.uitm.edu.my, staff - idnum@uitm.edu.my)
   If you dont have one, please activate this account here - https://mail.uitm.edu.my/.

20. How to login OPAC?

1. You can login OPAC without entering the password through MyKm portal. It will automatically synchronize with your students/staff information.​
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2. After you click OPAC in Mykkm portal, it will directly synchronize your profile details and OPAC services such as ILL, loan and fine logs like this page as displayed:
   ​3. Now you are ready to use OPAC services with your saff/students profiles.​

21. How to login OPAC?

User may login OPAC from MyKM Portal - https://mykm.uitm.edu.my/

1. Login to MyKM Portal - https://mykm.uitm.edu.my/
   
   Select login my UiTM Gmail or Student Portal
2. Go to menu Services
3. Select OPAC
4. You will be redirect to OPAC - MyAccount
   

22. How to remove paper in Turnitin?

UiTM was not subcribe to turnitin starting 1 January 2022.

However user may request to remove paper in Turnitin repository.

For UiTM Staff

1. Record submission id number / paper id number.

23. I accidentally submitted my work to the wrong Ouriginal receiver address. How do I retrieve my paper?

Please have your lecturer to request for paper removal on https://units.uitm.edu.my/. Removal requests can only be made by
lecturers with justification for removal.

24. I am an adjunct professor at other university, can I use my Ouriginal account for students from other unis?

NO. Our Ouriginal quota should ONLY be used for UiTM's staff and students. Allowing non UiTM users constitute as account misuse.

25. I am not comfortable using Ouriginal. Can I use other platforms?

YES. Usage of Ouriginal is not mandatory, but it is provided freely for UiTM staff and students.

26. I cannot login to my account despite using my UiTM email address. Please advise.

Go to https://units.uitm.edu.my/ and send a request for password assistance (others).

27. I cannot login to my account despite using my UiTM email address. Please advise.

Go to https://units.uitm.edu.my/ and send a request for password assistance (others).

28. I cannot login to my account. Please advise.

Please ensure the login id is your UiTM email address and not Ouriginal receiver address. If you still are unable to login please go to https://units.uitm.edu.my/ and request for credentials reminder.

29. I cannot login to my account. Please advise.

Please ensure the login id is your UiTM email address and not Ouriginal receiver address. If you still are unable to login please go to https://units.uitm.edu.my/ and request for credentials reminder.

30. I forgot my password. What should I do?

Click on "Have you forgotten your password? / Forgot your password?"

31. I received 0% similarity despite having have proof that the text matches an Internet source / database.

Please send us a screen shot of the text and the similar text source with links. We will forward this matter further to Ouriginal support.

32. I submitted the same document twice. The analysis is showing me 100% similarity. What should I do?

Please refer to the guideline provided for multiple submission. There is a step by step guide that will assist you throughout.

33. I submitted the same document twice. The analysis is showing me 100% similarity. What should I do?

Please refer to the guideline provided for multiple submission. There is a step by step guide that will assist you throughout.

34. I would like to submit my student's paper to a journal but the student have graduated and I need the similarity report.

You can upload the document manually in your web inbox and exclude source in the analysis.

35. Is there a function to not submit my paper in the repository?

NO. But in the upcoming web inbox 2.0, there will be a function for lecturers to exclude already submitted document in the archive for future analysis.

36. Is there a maximum file size limit?

The maximum file size limit is 200MB. For files larger than 200MB, please chunk in down into several documents.

37. Is there a way for me to send the analysis result automatically to my students?

As for now, no. But the function will be coming to web inbox 2.0 which is expected to be ready in the 1st quarter of 2022.

38. Is there a way for me to send the analysis result automatically to my students?

As for now, no. But the function will be coming to web inbox 2.0 which is expected to be ready in the 1st quarter of 2022.

39. ISBNs, the law, and copyright

The ISBN is an identifier and does not convey any form of legal or copyright protection. However, in some countries, the use of ISBN to identify publications has been made into a legal requirement.

40. My registration link has expired / I never received any registration email. What should I do?

Please go to https://units.uitm.edu.my/ to request for a new registration link.

41. My registration link has expired / I never received any registration email. What should I do?

Please go to https://units.uitm.edu.my/ to request for a new registration link.

42. My student submitted a document that matches my previous students' work. However I received 0% similarity.

UiTM's repository is being migrated to Ouriginal. The database will be updated soonest possible.

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46. What does an ISBN identify?

ISBNs are assigned to text-based monographic publications (i.e. one-off publications rather than journals, newspapers, or other types of serials).

Any book made publicly available, whether for sale or on a gratis basis, can be identified by ISBN.
In addition, individual sections (such as chapters) of books or issues, or articles from journals, periodicals, or serials that are made available separately may also use the ISBN as an identifier.

With regard to the various media available, it is of no importance in what form the content is documented and distributed; however, each different product form (e.g. paperback, EPUB, .pdf) should be identified separately.

You can find examples of types of qualifying products and more information about the scope of the ISBN here.

47. What is "Set Goal" feature in Grammarly?

In Grammarly, the "Set Goal" feature allows you to specify the intent and audience for your writing. By setting a goal, Grammarly can provide more tailored suggestions and feedback based on your specific writing objectives.

When you activate the "Set Goal" feature, Grammarly presents you with a series of questions to determine the purpose of your writing. Some common goals you can choose from include:

Audience: You can select the intended readership for your writing, such as general, knowledgeable, expert, or academic.
Formality: You can specify the desired level of formality, ranging from informal to formal.
Tone: You can indicate the tone you want to convey in your writing, such as neutral, confident, friendly, or persuasive.
Domain: You can specify the field or subject area related to your writing, such as business, technical, creative, academic, or casual.

By answering these questions and setting a goal, Grammarly adapts its suggestions to align with your intended style and audience. It can provide more relevant feedback on grammar, style, clarity, vocabulary, and tone, helping you refine your writing to meet your specific goals.

It's worth noting that the "Set Goal" feature is available in Grammarly's premium subscription. Free users can still benefit from Grammarly's basic suggestions and corrections, but the goal-specific feedback is a premium feature.

48. What is an ISBN used for?

An ISBN is essentially a product identifier used by publishers, booksellers, libraries, internet retailers, and other supply chain participants for ordering, listing, sales records, and stock control purposes. The ISBN identifies the registrant as well as the specific title, edition, and format.

49. What is an ISBN?

An ISBN is an International Standard Book Number. ISBNs were 10 digits in length up to the end of December 2006, but since 1 January 2007 they now always consist of 13 digits. ISBNs are calculated using a specific mathematical formula and include a check digit to validate the number.
Each ISBN consists of 5 elements with each section being separated by spaces or hyphens. Three of the five elements may be of varying length:

• Prefix element – currently this can only be either 978 or 979. It is always 3 digits in length
• Registration group element – this identifies the particular country, geographical region, or language area participating in the ISBN system. This element may be between 1 and 5 digits in length
• Registrant element - this identifies the particular publisher or imprint. This may be up to 7 digits in length
• Publication element – this identifies the particular edition and format of a specific title. This may be up to 6 digits in length
• Check digit – this is always the final single digit that mathematically validates the rest of the number. It is calculated using a Modulus 10 system with alternate weights of 1 and 3.

50. What is the acceptable similarity index percentage?

There is no cut off percentage as percentages does not equal to plagiarism in any text matching platforms. The percentages indicates percentage of text matches in the document. Lecturers are advised to analyse the text matches to identify if there's potential plagiarism in the assignment submitted.

51. What is UiTM Library Digital Services?

UiTM Library offers a range of digital services to support the teaching, learning, and research activities of its users. Here are some of the digital services provided by UiTM Library

1. Mobile App - https://mobileptar.uitm.edu.my/
2. OPAC
3. Digital Repositories
   - UiTM Institutional Repository
   - Local Content Hub
   - Article Indexing for UiTM on News
   - Exam Papers
4. My Knowledge Management Portal (MyKM)
5. Electronic Resources (formerly known as EzAccess)
6. Electronic Book (eBook)

52. When will the library add the subscription ID?

This will be considered according to the library's financial status. We will make an announcement if there is any additional ID.

53. Who should apply for ISBN?

It is always the publisher of the book who should apply for the ISBN. For the purposes of ISBN, the publisher is the group, organization, company, or individual who is responsible for initiating the production of a publication. Normally, it is also the person or body who bears the cost and financial risk of making a product available. It is not normally the printer, but it can be the author of the book if the author has chosen to publish their book themselves.

In a number of countries, there is detailed legislation regarding publishing so contact your national ISBN agency at a good time for advice.

54. Why i can't login to EzAccess?

In order to access to UiTM Subcribed Database (EzAccess)