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ETS e-Rater Grammar Checking

The e-Rater grammar feedback technology, developed by ETS®, automatically checks submissions to an assignment for grammar, usage, mechanics, style and spelling errors; providing in-depth feedback with on paper marks. To use e-Rater technology for an assignment it must be enabled by your instructor during assignment creation.

View the Turnitin Writer's Handbook

Both instructors and students can view the Turnitin Writer's Handbook to better understand the available e-Rater® marks for each level of education.

Within each e-Rater® mark, you'll find the "View Handbook" button.
Screenshot of Turnitin e-Rater Error Feedback


How to View e-Rater Feedback Details

If your instructor has enabled e-Rater for your assignment you will receive your feedback on the assignment post-date along with the rest of your feedback.

  • e-Rater® grammar and spellcheck comments are automatically available to you immediately after submission.
  • When viewing a paper, e-Rater technology will load the grammar and spelling marks, which may take up to a minute to appear on-screen.
  • Select the "e-Rater mark" to view its description.
  • If your instructor has provided any additional comments on an e-Rater mark, a "speech bubble" icon will appear next to the title of the mark. Select the e-Rater mark to view your instructor’s additional comment.
    Screenshot of  e-Rater Handbook Comments