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Information: Writing philosophy papers is very different from writing English or science papers, and the transition is often difficult for students. Many philosophy professors distribute handouts with guidelines on what to do and what not to do in a philosophy paper.
Writing Guides Sites:
Tips on Writing a Philosophy Paper Tips on Writing a Philosophy Paper: This is a guide for college students on how to write a thesis-defense paper for a philosophy course from California State University at Northridge, by Douglas W. Portmore. (Writing Guides) http://www.csun.edu/~dp56722/tips.htm
UNC Writing Center Handout: Writing in Philosophy UNC Writing Center Handout: Writing in Philosophy: Printable handout from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that “discusses several common types of philosophy assignments and various strategies and resources that will help you write your philosophy papers.� (Writing Guides) http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/philosophy.html
Philosophical Dictionary Philosophical Dictionary: Guide to philosophical terminology and personal names, by Garth Kemerling. (Writing Guides) http://www.philosophypages.com/dy/index.htm
Writing a Philosophy Paper Writing a Philosophy Paper: Guidelines on how to write a college philosophy paper from Princeton University, by James Pryor. (Writing Guides) http://www.princeton.edu/~jimpryor/general/writing.html
How to Write a Philosophy Paper How to Write a Philosophy Paper: Information from Simon Fraser University including a list of “Things to Avoid in Your Philosophy Essay,� by Peter Horban. (Writing Guides) http://www.sfu.ca/philosophy/writing.htm
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Information: Writing philosophy papers is very different from writing English or science papers, and the transition is often difficult for students. Many philosophy professors distribute handouts with guidelines on what to do and what not to do in a philosophy paper.
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