Wrongly penalised for plagiarism

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I have been wrongly plagiarism and flagged for starters 157 div 4,which I haven’t cheated .I didn’t copy the code and didn’t share with others .I wrote the code by myself and maybe the ideas of one’s are same with others too.Pls help me with this.

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I understand your concern about the plagiarism flag for Starters 157 Div 4. It’s frustrating when you’ve worked hard on a solution and are accused of cheating.

Here are some steps you can take to address the issue:

  1. Appeal the Decision
  • Follow the platform’s guidelines Carefully review the platform’s rules and regulations regarding plagiarism and appeals.
  • Provide evidence of your work Gather any evidence that can support your claim of originality, such as:
  • Code history If you have a version control system like Git, provide the commit history to show your code’s evolution.
  • Development environment logs If you have logs of your development process, they can be helpful.
  • Explanation of your solution Write a clear explanation of your approach to the problem, including any unique insights or optimizations you used.
  • Be polite and professional When communicating with the platform’s administrators, maintain a respectful tone and provide all necessary information.
  1. Understand Plagiarism Detection Tools:
  • Similarity vs. Plagiarism: Be aware that plagiarism detection tools can sometimes flag similar code segments, even if they were written independently.
  • Common Algorithms: Familiarize yourself with common algorithms and data structures that might be used in similar solutions.
  • Code Style and Formatting: Consider how your code style and formatting might influence similarity detection.
  1. Learn from the Experience:
  • Review your code: Analyze your code for potential similarities with other solutions.
  • Improve your problem-solving skills: Practice solving problems independently and develop your own unique approaches.
  • Be cautious about sharing code: Avoid sharing your code with others, especially during a contest, to minimize the risk of accidental plagiarism.

Remember, plagiarism is a serious issue, and it’s important to maintain integrity in competitive programming. By following these steps and learning from the experience, you can protect your reputation and improve your future performance.

I hope this helps!