Call for Papers
Originality, Imitation, and Plagiarism:
A Cross-Disciplinary Conference on Writing
September 23-25, 2005
The Gayle Morris Sweetland Writing Center invites proposals for papers
or panels exploring the inter-related issues of originality, imitation,
and plagiarism for students, scholars, professional writers, and
readers.
Papers may address such issues as theories of invention;
intellectual property; plagiarism and professional ethics; imitation and
replication in science writing; the history of patents, trademarks and
copyright; originality/imitation and authorship; cultural differences in
regard to authority and invention; the ownership of texts and free
textual use; academic plagiarism policies and student honor codes; peer
tutoring and writing; cultural norms and differences; internet usage and
publication; and other relevant issues.
Speakers will include Anis Bawarshi, Charles Bazerman, Mario Biagioli,
Nicholas Delbanco, Michael
Grossberg, N. Katherine Hayles, Lawrence Lessig, Daniel Okrent,
Jacqueline Jones Royster, Siva Vaidhyanathan, and Martha Woodmansee.
Applicants should submit a one-page (300-word) proposal and one-page
C.V. no later than 15 March 2005. Those submitting a panel should
include a cover sheet with the name and email of the contact person, as
well as the names of participants.
These materials should be sent as attachments to
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or by mail
to Conference 2005, Sweetland Writing Center, University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003.
For further information see
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/swc/.
Dr. Caroline L. Eisner
Associate Director
Sweetland Writing Center
1131 Angell Hall
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003
734-647-4522
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