University of Minnesota, Department of Philosophy Undergraduate Program

Writing Resources

 
Here is a link to a very helpful website that takes you through the stages of writing a philosophy paper. It also includes some information on how philosophy papers are typically graded. (Thanks to Jim Pryor for posting his work):

Guidelines on Writing a Philosophy Paper

 

Here is a sarcastic essay on how not to write a philosophy paper by Professor James Lenman at the University of Sheffield in England:

How to Write a Crap Philosophy Essay: A Brief Guide for Students (Word file)

Here is some advice on writing from professors in this department.

Professor Peterson

Professor Love

Professor Tiberius

 

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