“How does Johnson-Eilola and Selber’s concept of assemblage relate to remix? Where do we draw the line between plagiarism and originality? Are there any parts of this article that confuse you?”
Johnson-Eilola and Selber's concept of assemblage is related to remixing because they are both essentially creating a new piece of art/literature through the combination, imitation, or transformation of older pieces of art/literature. According to the article, assemblage is being "constructed from the conceptual, linguistic, and sociopolitical forces active in several different locations". It would be logical to implement this concept into our education system today because the main intention of art/literature isn't always to be original, it could be to solve problems or create something new out of assemblage. The article encourages the use of assemblage because it takes away the limitations that are currently set in place when it comes to writing.
The line between plagiarism and originality is drawn with the intent of a student's work. There is a difference between copying someone's entire article and using bits of outside information to make a point of an essay more credible or to lead the reader to a different conclusion. A piece of art/literature should be considered plagiarized when it is mostly a copy of an original piece and the creator of this new piece is using it for profit.
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