<p>I stupidly plagarized 2 paragraphs in a 5 page paper, and now im failing a class I had an A in and have to retake it over the summer or winter. I know I can get the grade to a B+ on my transcript, but graduate schools can see that I took the class twice, and I have to check off that box that says I'm guilty of academic dishonesty when I apply.
I have a 4.0 GPA otherwise at Stony Brook University and will probably continue to get straight As. I am involved in a number of extracurriculars. I'm a freshman and im a minority. I'm trying to get into columbia's graduate school of journalism. Do you think they will reject me based on my failing and academic dishonesty? or see it as a stupid freshman blunder? help is greatly appreciated, ive been up crying all night :(</p>
<p>Did you intentionally do this? Plagiarism implies intent to use the information without citing the source. However, to really get in trouble, it has to be painfully obvious that you used a source without proper attribution. I mean anyone could type up a research paper with the same or similar information. Two students from the same university or different universities can come up with a research paper that looks all too similar without calloboration or plagiarizing a scholarly source.</p>
<p>Now if you came across scholarly information and knowingly failed to say according John Doe, Medical Doctor of Los Angeles Community Hospital, “Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah,” and you fail to cite the source on a bibliography page, then yes that is outright plagiarism. Also, you need to paraphrase what the scholar or expert says. First off, that means you understand the material. Second, you are avoiding plagiarism and/or copyright infringement.</p>
<p>So, it depends on what exactly you did. I would speak to Graduate School representatives, specifically those in admissions departments. This board is not very helpful.</p>
<p>This situation is unique. If it was just you outright struggled and failed the class, retook it, and got a “A” or “B” the new grade replaces the old one in your GPA. It’s like the “F” doesn’t count. And Grad schools would like that because it shows you have determination and never gave up. Seeing how you’re accused of plagiarism, I really don’t have an answer for that other than what I told you.</p>
<p>The thing is though, the plagiarism charge wont show up on my trasncript. Just that I failed this class and that I had to take it over. Do you think my chances at Columbia are over? I get As in everything (and I would’ve in this class) and will probably get all As in the future, I’m an amazing writer, will probably own the GRE, and will try to do as many extra curriculars as possible. It was just an honest mistake.</p>
<p>Then as long as you keep quiet, you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>As for me, I failed Lab Newspaper 2, retook it, got a “B”. The “F” is still on the transcript, but with an aterisk saying it doesn’t count in the GPA. So, it’s kind of similar to my situation.</p>
<p>My GPA was a relatively lousy 2.65. The graduate schools love my portfolio though and The University of Southern California wants me bad. Same thing with Miami and North Carolina (warmer climate, I love it). Even Arizona State is showing interest as well as Stanford.</p>
<p>Join the Society of Professional Journalists too. Looks great on your resume and college application. </p>
<p>The GRE is one daunting exam. Just looking at the study material made me realize what i’m getting into.</p>