04-18-2012 at 09:18 PM
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plagarism = fail
so i just notified by my prof that i received a 0 on an essay that i handed in because one sentence in my essay was taken from an uncitied source. I know for a fact that I didnt use any other sources in my essay and no as a result of receiving the 0 i will most likely fail the class and not graduate this year and move into my post grad program. Im freaking out and dont know what to do :(
can someone provide any advice?
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04-18-2012 at 09:21 PM
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so i just notified by my prof that i received a 0 on an essay that i handed in because one sentence in my essay was taken from an uncitied source. I know for a fact that I didnt use any other sources in my essay and no as a result of receiving the 0 i will most likely fail the class and not graduate this year and move into my post grad program. Im freaking out and dont know what to do :(
can someone provide any advice?
Thanks alot macinsiders!
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I'm pretty sure they're allowed to do that, according to university policy. The only option I can think of is to go to the ombuds office (2nd floor student centre). They can advise you of your options, set up a meeting with the prof, etc. However, if it is completely allowed according to university policy (you should probably read the policy on academic dishonesty), then there's not really anything anyone can do. At least it won't go on your transcript. |
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04-18-2012 at 09:21 PM
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what kind of paper was it for what class. what was the sentence? did it include facts..
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04-18-2012 at 10:38 PM
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I would say go meet with your prof in person, bring your essay and any resources you used, etc. If you can't sort it out there, then go to the Ombuds office on the second floor of MUSC and they can tell you what your options are at that point.
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04-18-2012 at 11:00 PM
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Set up a meeting immediately, if they contest it, go to ombuds ASAP!
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04-19-2012 at 01:00 AM
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One freaking sentence?!!? That prof is a freaking douche.
Please explain your situation to your professor. Shed a few tears (maybe that'll soften him up). I don't know this is a horrible situation, but I'm sure there has to be a way to fix this.
Good luck to you and I hope it all works out (and I truly mean that)
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04-19-2012 at 01:16 AM
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^i assume it was a ta that gave the 0 but i could be wrong
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04-19-2012 at 03:30 AM
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Well that sucks. Try talking to your prof.
Is there anyway to complete this course during the summer? Maybe at another university or even online?
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04-19-2012 at 04:02 AM
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Talk to the professor ofcourse but if that doesnt work out, get the director for the department involved and the ombuds office. You shoudnt take this lightly, if all else fails, maybe even get legal help. Also make sure there is nothing going onto your transcript.
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04-19-2012 at 10:24 AM
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^i assume it was a ta that gave the 0 but i could be wrong
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TAs don't have the authority to do that. Their responsibility is to bring any cases of suspected plagiarism to the prof or instructional assistant, who then deals with it. In many cases, the TAs aren't even aware of the outcome, particularly if it happens near the end of term. However, if it was one sentence then I suspect it came up through turnitin, if that was being used... |
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