Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: I am hoping to submit an appeal for my book review in the course FREN 342. I received a zero because the professor believes I plagiarized. In one aspect I did I used external sources and didn't include them in a bibliography and I had my francophone friend look over and review my work when it was done. I didn't have any bad intentions or think that I was doing anything wrong because I still did the research and wrote the review in my own words. My friend changed certain paragraphs while reviewing. I didn't think I was doing anything wrong. That was my fault, but with everything going through my head right now I thought I did a good job. I still put the work in and wrote my paper.I do not expect to get full marks but I do expect to get some marks because I still put the time and effort in even though I am going through and extremely difficult time right now The last two months have been very difficult to me. My grandfather passed away on January 25th. I submitted an academic consideration request for two weeks. It was granted to me but I had no idea how difficult school would be for me. Even after the two weeks passed I found it difficult to focus on school work. My mind always just goes back to thinking about my grandpa. It has been tough. Being in Kingston all alone and not surrounded by my family makes it a million times harder. I am supposed to graduate this year but now it feels impossible. I am not motivated to work on anything, and I realize that isn't an excuse but the fact that I am even still trying to go to class and doing my assignments is a big deal. I am doing my best.Nobody understands how hard it is. I am depressed I dont feel like getting out of bed or even brushing my teeth. I'm tired all the time and haven't eaten a full meal since January. The fact that I still manage to go to class and at least try should be given some credit. I am going to fail this course because I don't have any faith in myself. I am so close to the finish line but I won't get to cross it because of this terrible and unfortunate event that has absolutely traumatized me and tarnished my mental health. I just wish someone would provide support or throw me a bone or cut me some slack. I know that nobody owes me anything but I was doing so well last semester before this happened. I had a B or higher in all my classes and now I'll be lucky if I even pass.

It is hard waking up everyday and finding a reason to be happy or live. Everyone says it will pass but its been two months and I still feel absolutely awful. Everyone says look forward have a goal but I can't focus on anything I have no motivation to anything.I realize that I need professional help but I come from a South Asian family and mental health is seen as something imaginary or mythological. I don't have any support from anyone. Nobody understands and nobody will I'm not asking for a lot I would even appreciate a second chance to write another book review or alternative assignment. I have never submitted an appeal before but just this once I would greatly appreciate a new mark. If I fail this course it will break the last bit of spirit and hope I have left. My parent's will be disappointed and as I mentioned nobody knows, as far as they know I am doing completely fine in my courses.I did submit supporting documentation in January when I initially submitted the consideration. If need be I can submit them again.