needsomehappinessinlife
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As the title suggests, I do have an IA on record which happened first semester of freshman year (2020) and I will be applying this cycle [it's been about 3+ years since that incident]. I was looking to get advice from admissions advisors/experts on how I should describe it. I know the right way is to simply be upfront and honest. I am trying to not make any excuses nor deflect responsibility but after reading my IA description it looks like I am writing something generic. I am pasting the draft of the IA essay here and I was wondering if I could get any additional feedback or other details I should mention/describe that would help adcoms better evaluate me. Thank you.
STATS - 3.95, 518
This is what I have written so far -
During the first semester of college, I uploaded my chemistry lab report on an online portfolio which was easily accessible to the public. I did not pay attention to the settings nor realize that all my lab materials and notes were discoverable. I corrected my mistake the following day, but my lab professor reprimanded me for violating the Code of Conduct by uploading my report online. Even though it was my own work, it was considered a violation of uploading course materials since the lab report was reproduced from the professor’s lab materials. Due to the pandemic, I attended my first year online and it was a difficult format to learn. I understand there was a lack of communication and awareness on my part, and I should have been more careful concerning the use of the internet. Since this incident, I have talked to my professor about the appropriate usage of the internet and have become more vigilant about my assignments and careful with everything I access through the internet. I have learned to pay careful attention to detail; I made an effort to learn the different university policies and improved communication with my professors to stay informed about course policies. This incident was an important lesson to pay close attention to and to always be mindful of the internet.
STATS - 3.95, 518
This is what I have written so far -
During the first semester of college, I uploaded my chemistry lab report on an online portfolio which was easily accessible to the public. I did not pay attention to the settings nor realize that all my lab materials and notes were discoverable. I corrected my mistake the following day, but my lab professor reprimanded me for violating the Code of Conduct by uploading my report online. Even though it was my own work, it was considered a violation of uploading course materials since the lab report was reproduced from the professor’s lab materials. Due to the pandemic, I attended my first year online and it was a difficult format to learn. I understand there was a lack of communication and awareness on my part, and I should have been more careful concerning the use of the internet. Since this incident, I have talked to my professor about the appropriate usage of the internet and have become more vigilant about my assignments and careful with everything I access through the internet. I have learned to pay careful attention to detail; I made an effort to learn the different university policies and improved communication with my professors to stay informed about course policies. This incident was an important lesson to pay close attention to and to always be mindful of the internet.