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“...some of the most important work that we can do as scholars may more closely resemble contemporary editorial or curatorial practices, bringing together, highlighting and remixing significant ideas in existing texts than remaining solely focused on the production of more ostensibly original texts.” quote by Kathleen Fitzpatrick
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““...some of the most important work that we can do as scholars may more closely resemble contemporary editorial or curatorial practices, bringing together, highlighting and remixing significant ideas in existing texts than remaining solely focused on the production of more ostensibly original texts.””

Kathleen Fitzpatrick

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Scholars should focus on curating and remixing ideas rather than solely producing new original work; collaborative scholarship is valuable.

In simple terms: Curate and remix ideas.

Key Takeaway

Embrace editorial scholarship.

Themes

scholarship curation collaboration

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

Important work:1 Scholars:1 Scholarship:1 Editorial Curatorial:1 Scholars Closely:0 Curatorial Practices:1 Contemporary Editorial:1

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • library science
  • digital humanities

Key Concepts

knowledge management interdisciplinary studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does curating knowledge help?
  • What value does remixing bring?
A Different Perspective

Originality may be undervalued.

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