bigmark Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 I plageriarized my essay in school, (yes I know im a fucking idiot) and my teacher told my class today whoever the one doesn't show up by monday at lunch will fail the course. I am at like 60% and if I fail this essay im done, what should I do? I am obviously going to show up early in the morning but im thinking I should re write the essay myself and tell my teacher I was scared because I got low on my practice exam so I plageriazed. Any thoughts? I am freaking out rn.. 1
RServiceGeeks Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) I plageriarized my essay in school, (yes I know im a fucking idiot) and my teacher told my class today whoever the one doesn't show up by monday at lunch will fail the course. I am at like 60% and if I fail this essay im done, what should I do? I am obviously going to show up early in the morning but im thinking I should re write the essay myself and tell my teacher I was scared because I got low on my practice exam so I plageriazed. Any thoughts? I am freaking out rn.. What course is it? do you know you can be expelled out of university for those type of things!! Edited June 5, 2015 by RServiceGeeks
Trump Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 When you mean plagiarized like the whole essay or parts of it?
Zakum Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Be honest. Tell her that you messed up and will put in the effort to complete it by yourself. If you just give her excuses she most likely won't let you redo it.
TheCoach Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 I have never been caught for Plagiarism, but I would have it re-written before you go in. Tell her you screwed up and you know it, and hand her the new one. If you are lucky, she will only count a few %'s off and still grade the new one.
Botre Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 "But I just happened to have used the exact letters in the same order as someone else, can you actually prove I willfully stole from that person?" Whatever you do, don't say that. Admit, explain, be honest, don't panic.
Kami Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Man up and tell the truth. A friend of mine did it and if shes a nice person she'll maybe leave you with a warning.
Uchiha Sasuke Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Yeah just tell her you messed up and bring a new essay that's entirely your own work with you. If she's a nice person then she will just let you off with a warning hopefully.
Swaq Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 DO NOT EVER PLAGIARIZE. I made the mistake and never again will I make it. Honesty is better than cheating. You rather get a 50% than a 0% and an honor code violation. <_<
Making Rice Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Don't listen to these people. If she doesn't know which one of you did it, never admit it. Write a new essay and hand it to her and say you're just being the bigger man here. This way you look better without admitting fault.
Varc Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Long shot but you could say you had that essay as reference and you handed the wrong one in! (Very big longshot)
spykids3d Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 If you're definitely going to get caught your best shot is not to lie about it anymore. Unless you can think of a really good reason for why there's plagiarized material on your paper. 1
bigmark Posted June 6, 2015 Author Posted June 6, 2015 If you're definitely going to get caught your best shot is not to lie about it anymore. Unless you can think of a really good reason for why there's plagiarized material on your paper. Good point!
