(Insert Name of professor)
(Insert Name of Department)
Dear (name of Professor),
Re: APOLOGY FOR VIOLATING THE UNIVERSITY HONOR CODE
I write this letter to convey my most sincere apologies for cheating in a case study write up. In particular I obtained an already written paper for the assignment from an internet source. I met you and we talked about it and you assured me not to worry much since worse things happen to people but I know my conduct amounts to a violation to the University Honor Code. I am very apologetic of this misconduct.
Recently, I have been struggling with this course and I have found it difficult to understand the concepts being taught in class. I am taking five courses this semester and I have found this workload to be tougher to handle as compared to previous semesters. In the week I copied the case study write up, I had a lot of assignments to present and I was caught up in their completion. I took to cheating in order to perform highly in the course work and therefore boost my chances of passing in the entire unit as I have been dreading the final exam.
Before this incident, I never found it necessary to cheat in academics. Unfortunately, it is regrettably hitting me that this was perhaps the most ill-informed decision I have and might ever make in my academic life. I honestly do not think that saying am sorry would be appropriate, but there is no better word I can find to express my feelings. I request for your reconsideration in light of my misconduct and ask that you understand my plight and the ill-informed motivation behind this cheating incident.
I have learnt so much from this stressing situation. The most important lesson has been on the adverse effects of cheating. I now know that cheating no matter the motivation or the reward expected is unjustifiable and immoral. I realise that cheating in academics, in the long run serves to make me incompetent. The results of the case study write up in which I cheated will for instance not reveal my weak areas and they will get worse. At the final end I will be incompetent at my work and I definitely do not want to get there. It is for my own good that I stop academic dishonesty with immediate effect. I request you to forgive me of my mistake. Kindly give me a chance to demonstrate integrity as I shape my future.
In future, I promise to present only my original works and I commit myself to adhere to the institution’s code of conduct in academics. I order to cope with my academic workload; I will re-evaluate and balance between my social life and academics. I will prepare a timetable for my private studies during which I will review what I have been taught during the day, polish up on my weak areas and work on my assignments. I will also consult my instructors on areas where I find it difficult to understand and for further guidance. Where I am required to deliver individual work, I will always do so. I promise you that I will never ever involve myself in academic dishonesty again.
Thank you for your understanding.
