Blake Hutchings

IRN: 9031372517
1110 Charter lane
Fairfield, Ca, 94533
January 12, 2011

Sheila Alimonos
Director of Academic Affairs
University of Phoenix Online

Dear Sheila Alimonos:

Recently I was accused of plagiarizing an assignment for my current NTC/360 course. I

would first like to start by thanking you and all involved for allowing me to explain the
situation. Plagiarism is nothing I take pride in. I consider myself to be someone of
integrity and honor. I have never in my scholastic career considered plagiarism as an
option. The fact that I am in this current situation disappoints me. My disappointment lies
with no one but myself. Although this is no excuse, The document that was turned in,
was not supposed to be turned in as my final assignment for grading. I inadvertently
turned in my notes and draft of the assignment. When Mr. Coleman informed me that my
document was considered to be plagiarized, I informed him of this. I asked if he would
allow me to turn in my revision of the assignment and he declined my request. I ask that
while the furtherance of my studies at the University of Phoenix are considered, that
these things are considered as well

Sincerely,

Blake Hutchings