I hereby write in response to the notice of academic dishonesty leveled against me by Dr. Nicholas Forge, my professor of "Foundations of Community Partnerships.” Before proceeding, I will like to provide you with background information of my academic sojourn at Georgia State University. I attended Georgia State for my undergraduate studies in Social work between 2014 and 2016, and I graduated with honors, cum laude and I will like to point out the through my undergraduate studies, I was never involved in any academic related infraction or violated the Georgia State University Code of Conduct and Administrative Policies. Since my graduation, I have been a worthy ambassador of this exalted citadel of learning that I am very proud of, and
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Specifically, he was referring to part IV of the rubric, the history of Covington. While I actually made a significant effort to conduct independent research on the historical development of Covington by talking to the locals of various races, I was surprised that they were not forthcoming and the information germane to my research. As a matter of fact, I found that they were more interested in talking about the racial tension, police brutality and crimes. This I made it known to Dr. Forge when he inquired about the materials I gathered for my …show more content…
Dr. Forge said I self -plagiarist on part IX of the rubric and I explained to him that I wrote the words which I have become acquainted with being a Social worker, I did not understand that I was repeating myself because it was written from a place of passion and love for the profession. Also, I further informed Dr. Forge that I visit the writing studio three times a week, and every session lasts for an hour. Before I submit any essay or paper, I take it to the writing studio for a second opinion.
Please permit me to reiterate the fact that I really love being a Social worker, and that was why I am furthering my education at my alma mater, Georgia State University. Coming from Africa and being the first to attend college in my family means a lot to me and I will not do anything knowingly and intentionally to Jeopardize this worthy opportunity. It is a privilege an honor to be accepted into the MSW program at Georgia State
Specifically, he was referring to part IV of the rubric, the history of Covington. While I actually made a significant effort to conduct independent research on the historical development of Covington by talking to the locals of various races, I was surprised that they were not forthcoming and the information germane to my research. As a matter of fact, I found that they were more interested in talking about the racial tension, police brutality and crimes. This I made it known to Dr. Forge when he inquired about the materials I gathered for my …show more content…
Dr. Forge said I self -plagiarist on part IX of the rubric and I explained to him that I wrote the words which I have become acquainted with being a Social worker, I did not understand that I was repeating myself because it was written from a place of passion and love for the profession. Also, I further informed Dr. Forge that I visit the writing studio three times a week, and every session lasts for an hour. Before I submit any essay or paper, I take it to the writing studio for a second opinion.
Please permit me to reiterate the fact that I really love being a Social worker, and that was why I am furthering my education at my alma mater, Georgia State University. Coming from Africa and being the first to attend college in my family means a lot to me and I will not do anything knowingly and intentionally to Jeopardize this worthy opportunity. It is a privilege an honor to be accepted into the MSW program at Georgia State