I plagiarized on a report in school. It is my first offense, and I was never in any type of other trouble while in college. What will they take into consideration? What should I say in my defense? What strategies should I use to defend myself?
2007-04-04 12:18:22 · 9 answers · asked by ♥Shania♥ 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I committed plagiarism. It was my first offense since I've been in college. I've never been in trouble before, and I don't know what to expect from this. It's not really a jury. It's a student conduct board, which consists of 5 teachers and 2 students. I was told that the students judge the hardest. The punishments are receiving a zero for the work, an "F" for the course, suspension, or worse, expulsion. How do I defend myself, and what are your opinions about what the board will take into consideration? What should I say to them?
2007-04-04 16:03:24 · update #1
Honesty. Admit what you did, and then apologize profusely. Tell them you learned your lesson (I hope you did), and that you think you deserve a second chance, as you've never done it before and will never do it again (and keep your word).
2007-04-04 12:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I went in front of a judge way back when I was 18. I told the judge, "Yes, Your Honor, I did it. I'm guilty." He looked like he was in shock. I received a minor fine which I was able to pay out in very small payments when I told him I didn't have much money. So be honest, then ask for mercy.
2007-04-04 19:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by American Citizen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I am the jury and you want my sympathy, DON'T defend yourself. Admit what you did and ask for mercy.
2007-04-04 20:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Going in front of a jury ? Where are you Eastern Pakistan?
2007-04-04 19:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by prole1984 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Just be honest. Don't try to get sympathy, you likely won't get any.
If you are remorseful, show it.
And don't cheat anymore.
2007-04-04 19:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by fartmongers 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Plead guilty.
You did the crime...do your time.
2007-04-04 19:47:31 · answer #6 · answered by shoshone 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell them its my fault, ill take the blame for you. I don't care.
2007-04-04 19:27:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
You should be blatantly honest, but you should cry while you're doing it.
2007-04-04 19:23:34 · answer #8 · answered by Jonathan 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Cry and apologize alot.
2007-04-04 19:23:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋