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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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• How to Write a Philosophy Paper

  http://www.phil.ucalgary.ca/undergrad/howtowrite.html
  Considerations on style, structure, and how to approach the process of writing a philosophy paper from the University of Calgary, by Jack MacIntosh.

• How to Write a Philosophy Paper

  http://www.sfu.ca/philosophy/writing.htm
  Information from Simon Fraser University including a list of “Things to Avoid in Your Philosophy Essay,” by Peter Horban.

• Philosophical Dictionary

  http://www.philosophypages.com/dy/index.htm
  Guide to philosophical terminology and personal names, by Garth Kemerling.

• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

  http://plato.stanford.edu/
  Online encyclopedia of philosophy created and maintained by Stanford University.

• Tips on Writing a Philosophy Paper

  http://theaetetus.tamu.edu/phil-111/tips.htm
  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.

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