My name is Roberta Geis. I am a student at the State University. It is my unfortunate, but grateful, responsibility to present this paper on academic dishonesty. The purpose of this article is the result of my total irresponsibility. In an attempt to meet a required deadline, as well as a lack of proper time management, I submitted an assignment that contained plagiarism. I must admit that this was never my intention and it was the first time I was faced with such a situation. However, in an effort to take total responsibility, I recognize that my waiting until the last minute to complete a task is the root cause of this situation. In completing the assignment, I copied words from several sites, but I honestly thought I had paraphrased enough of the source material and cited references accordingly, which would allow me to present the completed assignment without plagiarism violations. Slow scheduling of my work responsibilities and schoolwork are the reasons I find myself in this awkward and unintentional position. First I would like to admit my extreme embarrassment and remorse for my actions. I'm really, really sorry about this situation, and honestly, I know that plagiarism violations are serious and harmful crimes. I now realize that the consequences are great and that the resulting impact could destroy my credibility and my matriculation at the state university. Academic dishonesty, especially plagiarism, is frowned upon and not tolerated at any college or university. It is the emblem of wrong, especially in an academic environment. Plagiarism in its truest essence is theft. Of course in any civilized society, stealing is a violation of the law, and could result in paper directives. I also don't want to give up my ability to earn my degree. After many years had passed, I finally found the courage to enter college. Now I can finally see that achieving this goal is close, but still far away. My current classification is senior at State University, with plans to graduate in December 2014. I am proud to say that I have continued to work full time, working over forty hours a week, supported a peaceful family, and "honestly " maintained a good grade point average. These are the results that make me most proud. The last thing I would ever do is jeopardize my ability to earn my degree. I have waited a long time for this moment. I truly learned a valuable lesson through this ordeal. I know it's imperative to do the right thing and manage your time more efficiently at all costs.