Discover an all-in-one guide to writing with Seech's Writing Philosophy Papers, 5th edition. Written specifically for philosophy students, this unique book leads you through every aspect of writing philosophy papers and is an invaluable tool for any philosophy class that includes writing assignments. The book guides you through every step of creating and organizing a compelling philosophy essay--from the conception of a thesis and basic mechanics of writing through conducting effective research and accurately citing sources. You even learn tips for formulating an articulate, intelligent argument. Sample essays in the back of the book are provided for your reference. Specifics on the organization, style, and reasoning behind each primary type of philosophy papers prepare you to complete compare-and-contrast, research, and summary and explanatory papers. A new chapter on Internet research (Chapter 7) discusses source accountability. New discussions on plagiarism in a digital age and word processing today further equip you for success. Writing Philosophy Papers, 5th edition, serves as a valuable, ongoing reference for any current or future philosophy class.
About the Author
Zachary Seech is the coordinator of the philosophy program at Palomar College. He is also the author of Open Minds and Everyday Reasoning, published by Wadsworth.
