Dear [Student Name],
I am writing to address the issue of plagiarism brought to my attention regarding your recent assignment submission. After a careful review of your work, it came to my attention that portions of your assignment contain significant unattributed text from external sources.
Plagiarism is a serious academic offense that involves using others' ideas, words, or work without proper attribution. As an educator, I prioritize academic honesty and integrity, and plagiarism cannot be tolerated.
To remedy this situation, I will be taking the following steps:
- Your assignment will receive a grade of zero (0), and you will not be eligible to resubmit it.
- You will be given the opportunity to complete an alternate assignment on a different topic to replace the plagiarized one. The new assignment will carry the same weightage as the original.
- Details of this incident, along with your alternate assignment, will be forwarded to the Academic Affairs Office for further review.
To avoid such issues in the future, I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the college's plagiarism policy. Academic integrity is a cornerstone of our institution's values, and we expect all students to uphold these principles.
Please understand that this action is not a reflection of your abilities as a student, but a necessary step to maintain academic standards. I urge you to use this opportunity to learn from your mistake and improve your research and citation habits.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me during my office hours.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]