Similarity score 29% turn it in

Please help. I have not plaigarised!
I submitted an assignment today and it came up with 29% similarity score through turn it in.
I have used alot of intext citations, some quotes which i have cited and commonly used words/phrases. All the matches are 1% from different sources and one is 3% which is just the title page and AI declaration form from my uni which is fine as others will have used the same form.
But please am i in trouble? I don’t know what to do it is my own work!!

Please help. I have not plaigarised!
I submitted an assignment today and it came up with 29% similarity score through turn it in.
I have used alot of intext citations, some quotes which i have cited and commonly used words/phrases. All the matches are 1% from different sources and one is 3% which is just the title page and AI declaration form from my uni which is fine as others will have used the same form.
But please am i in trouble? I don’t know what to do it is my own work!!

Hey,
First of all, try not to panic! A 29% similarity score on Turnitin doesn’t automatically mean plagiarism. Especially if the matches come from citations or commonly used phrases. It sounds like the flagged content is mostly standard academic writing, which isn’t usually a problem.
One thing to check is whether your bibliography or reference list has contributed to the similarity score. Sometimes, Turnitin picks up correctly formatted citations and references, which can inflate the percentage. If that’s the case, try removing the bibliography section and re-evaluate the score. Some universities actually exclude references from the similarity check for this reason.
It’s also worth noting that different universities have different thresholds for similarity scores. Many institutions expect some level of similarity because academic writing often includes citations, quotes, and technical terms that can’t really be reworded. If you’re really concerned, it might be worth reaching out to your lecturer or personal tutor. At Salford, for example, students can get guidance on their reports, so your university may offer similar support.
From what you’ve described, it doesn’t sound like you’ve done anything wrong. As long as your work is your own and properly cited, you should be fine. If you’re still worried, speaking to your tutor could give you peace of mind.
Best of luck!
Arslan – University of Salford Student Representative

Please help. I have not plaigarised!
I submitted an assignment today and it came up with 29% similarity score through turn it in.
I have used alot of intext citations, some quotes which i have cited and commonly used words/phrases. All the matches are 1% from different sources and one is 3% which is just the title page and AI declaration form from my uni which is fine as others will have used the same form.
But please am i in trouble? I don’t know what to do it is my own work!!

Thank you for your response.
Yes i definitely haven’t plaigarised.
Also, my reference list isn’t included within the score.
The work that has been highlighted has citations at the end and other things that have been highlighted ate commonly used words for that particular assignment subject/ topic.

I have emailed my tutor. So that they are aware. I just pray its okay.

Thank you