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An Open Source Composition Space: Redefining Invention For A New Technological Age, Carly Finseth Dec 2012

An Open Source Composition Space: Redefining Invention For A New Technological Age, Carly Finseth

Carly Finseth

This essay integrates composition theory with pedagogical practice to redefine what is traditionally viewed as the 'writing classroom.' Specifically, it explores how we can redefine rhetorical invention through the cultural foundations of open source communities. In "An Open Source Composition Space," writing is collaborative, authorship is negated by ideals of shared intellectual property, and students and teachers can learn from each other in a safe and supportive environment.