Sample Apology Letter for Plagiarism

To
(Teacher’s Name)
(Teacher’s Position)
(School/ College/ University’s Name)
(Address)
(City, State, Zipped Code)

Dear Sir/ Madam,
My name is (Your Name). I am in your section (Mention your section). I would like to apologize to you. I’m extremely sorry for my actions. I am very sorry that I plagiarized my paper.

First, let me state that I now understand just what serious plagiarism is. I admit that I was guilty of plagiarism in my term paper (Subject Name). It was discouraging to my fellow classmates, who worked hard on their essays, did their proper research, and cited their sources. Though I wish I could claim this was an error on my part, I knew at the time that what I was doing was wrong. I then continued to cover up the plagiarism and take no action to correct the record at the time I did it. The only failing was my ethical judgment, and for that, all I can do is apologize.

I am sorry to have wasted your time with an idea that wasn’t mine. I shouldn’t have tried to use any kind of shortcuts in my education. I see now that I was simply making things harder on myself. If you allow me a second chance, I will work to prove to you that I can create ideas of a similar caliber, all on my own. I look forward to your reply regarding this matter.

Sincerely
(Your Name)