what are the guidelines to follow when writing a philosophy paper?
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Philosphy papers are so hard. They get so personal and intense. It's important that you show what your beliefs are and what you stand for. \n\nHere's some links to help:\nhttp://www.sfu.ca/philosophy/writing.htm\nhttp://mentalhelp.net/psyhelp/chap3/chap3p.htm\nhttp://www.su.edu/faculty/jcombs/portfolio/philosophies.htm\n\nAlso, these guys can help or at least point you in the right direction: www.wordtechs.com. They were lots of help to me, and they do all kinds of writing. Also, only a few dollars and quick turn-around.\n\nGood luck!\n~Tia~
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I'm glad you asked. 1) While you read - you should be maintaining an outline of the facts on each chapter. 2) Make note of characters, characterization (little tidbits the author reveals, and the ones you find as you read) 3) Construct a story map and note how the story moves from the exposition-to the rising action-climax-falling action and then resolution. 4) Note what your thoughts are about each character, and how they relate.  After your review your outline, go back and read it. Now you should be able to draw an intro statement based on a number of things you have discovered about the storyline, characters, plot, theme, etc.  One or two items should stick out.  For example- if the protagonist (main character) is driving the story, then trace how he/she does that and how they effect the outcome.  A good summary to me is the student who evaluates many sides of the story from different perspectives. Make it brief, you don't want to reveal "all of the good stuff", but as the reader and writer - your outline should have more information so that if you need to return and do more essay writing, you have the facts with you. Good luck to you.  I love questions like these.  It challenges me as an English teacher.  You are welcome to email me directly if you have any further questions.
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This is a five paragraph essay outline, acceptable for most highschool applications\n\nIntroduction\n\n    -Introductory statements, state the problem, idea,etc\n    *Thesis statement (you know what this is right?)\n\nBody\n\n    -First supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n      you are saying\n  \n    -Second supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n     you are saying\n              \n    -Third supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n      you are saying\n               \nConclusion\n\n    -Transition, then a statement that basically reiterates \n     your thesis\n    -Restate the key points (1,2,3 of the body)\n    -Then end with a summary or a conclusion, "to sum the argument..." or "this essay showed..." "You should agree with the argument because..." that sort of thing.
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start with a thesis statement (a main argument that you are going to prove is correct throughout your essay).\nthen come up with 3 main points to prove your thesis.\nthen start writing! good luck.\ncheck out this site for more info. http://www.essaywritinghelp.com/
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1. Choose an interesting subject (from your point of view);\n2. read one or two texts (= newspaper articles) about it;\n3. Take notes: A. use the exact words of the author between quotes (" ..."); or B. paraphrase what the author says (report what (s)he is saying in your own words);\n4. prepare an outline (main ideas);\n5. write the first draft (introduction, development, conclusion).\n\nNote: when writing a paper, you may choose a controversial subject, like "creationism" vs. "evolutionism". In that case, you will have to take sides and explain why (argumentative paper). You may also choose to write an expository paper (about "Pluto", which is not considered a planet any more). In such a paper, you will just report the latest developments.
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How to write it depends on what format you're supposed to be using. MLA (Modern Language Assoc.), or APA (American Psychological Assoc).  Since you posted this question under Politics, I'm guessing you'll be using the MLA. Here is a website to show you how to make MLA bibliography http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_mla.html
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I am attaching a link to an essay writing  tutorial to help you.  <click the below link>\n\nHave you ever heard of Brainstorming.  It is a technique to get most of your ideas about your subject on paper.\n\nChoose your subject.\nBrain storm.\nThen determine how detailed your paper will be.\nThen take each one of your brain storm ideas and make a paragraph about them.\n\nEvery Paper has \n\n1. a title, \n2. an Intro paragraph intrucing the subject\n3  at least 2-3 body paragraphs describing the subject &\n4. a summary paragraph \n\nSome tips are to: \n• Write in a Clear Style \n \n• Use active verbs \n \n• Keep your sentence length under control \n \n• Use simple words  \n \n• Avoid jargon \n \n• Avoid abstract terms \n \n• Keep abbreviations under control \n \n• Avoid Padding \n \n• Use topic sentences \n \n• Link your ideas and paragraphs \n \n• Use examples to explain difficult points \n \n• Use quotations in your writing \n\n\nYou will do just fine when you dou your best.
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I still rely on one single thing to help me write the best possible essay I can . . . an outline. See, the problem with most essays is that the content is disorganized. You may have great ideas and facts that you want to write about, but somewhere during the writing process you start mixing them up. Suddenly your perfect paper sounds all wrong and you want to scream! I've found that the best papers I've ever written (meaning my A papers) have all started with a good, solid outline. Once you have an outline down, your paper writes itself. Your thoughts are organized and the teacher can understand your main point (which is your thesis) and how you supported that point. A focused paper is the key to writing a good essay. Here's the format for the outline I usually follow:\n\nI. Topic / Title\n\nII. Introduction of Essay\nA. Write a few sentences that lead into the main point of your essay\nB. End the paragraph with your thesis statement (3 main points you are going to support)\n     1. First point in thesis\n     2. Second point in thesis\n     3. Third point in thesis\n\nIII. Body of Essay\nA. Topic One - First Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nB. Topic Two - Second Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nC. Topic Three - Third Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\n\nIV. Conclusion\nA. Write a few sentences summarizing your essay\nB. Restate your thesis and how you proved your point\n\nOnce you fill in the blanks to this outline with your topic and information, the rest is easy! Make sure to check your spelling and punctuation, and then you're good to go!
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A good way to do it is to basically say the same thing you said in your introduction, just word it differently.  Both the intro and conclusion should summarize the rest of the paper.
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The best way to approach this is to list the prose and cones of both sides of the argument objectively.  Think of your self as a lawyer giving the closing statement to the jury.  The true trick to any essay is creativity (YOUR OWN CREATIVITY).  Close your eyes and imagine your self talking to your friends on the topic and you would be surprised at what comes out.  If that doesn't work than your SOL.
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When you are writing an essay, pay much attention for the following matters because they are very important to an essay.\n\n1) To create a good essay, the writer should read widely and practice to write essays regularly.\n \n2) What is intended in any essay is your individual impression of the subject rather than what others may think about it.\n \n3) A little individuality is very essential to a essay.\n\n4) Writer must express what he knows clearly and try to capture the attention of the reader.\n\n5) When you attempt to create an essay, you should draw your attention on the following matters carefully.\n\n 1) Choice of the subject.\n2) Outline( planning)\n3) Models\n4) writing
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http://www.practical-philosophy.org.uk/Volume4Articles/PlatoTheoryOfLove.htm\ncheck out that link.  And remember, don't plagarize.  Good luck on your paper!
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introduction- sound engaging. convince your reader that your topic is an issue thats worth considering. clearly and strongly state your opinion. and try not to use a passive voice when doing this.\n\nbody paragraphs- give reasons to support your opinion. try to appeal to your audience. you can appeal to common sense, logic, emotion, ethics, etc. giving evidence is also a good idea. statistics work great. and if you can show that you did soe good research, im sure your teacher will love it.\n\nconclusion- if you like, give a quick summary of your reasons. state you opinion statement. and... a "call to action" where you are calling to the reader to take action and act on your opinion. when doing this, assume your reader strongly believes and agrees with your opinion and view on the issue.
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Know your essay subject \nYou must learn to write essays from an excess of knowledge. Go to lectures, read up on the subject in the library, look up the latest academic papers and thoroughly immerse yourself in the essay subject before writing. Without this work to find out the information, you cannot write an essay with authority and command of your essay subject matter. Here are some tips to help you when you gather this information.\n\nCollect more information than you will use\nAlthough your research will give you a mass of information, you must use only the information that answers the question set. You will probably collect a hundred facts, read a dozen opinions and review three or four of the most recent academic discussions of the subject. However, to answer the question set, you must cut this information down to the key facts, most pertinent opinions and perhaps refer to only the most relevant discussion papers.\n\nRead primary sources first\nIf you were writing an essay on the Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, you could not write a good one without first reading the play. Too often, students ignore the primary source of material. If you are writing an essay on Rousseau’s philosophy, there’s no excuse for not reading the original source contract rather than a critique of Rousseau’s writings. Studying the primary sources of information let you assess other information written on the subject.\n\nUse a systematic way of taking notes \nYou need to have a method of note-taking. No matter how you record the information, cards, notebook or in a computer database, bear the following in mind. \n\nUse a one-word or two-word key to each note. This lets you sort them later and group related information together. \nDistinguish between primary and secondary sources. An example of a primary source would by Karl Marx’s Das Kapital. A secondary source would be a critique of Das Kapital by another author.\nDistinguish between facts and opinions. You must base your essay around facts. Without key facts you cannot present your arguments or assess other people’s opinions. \nLook out for the ten key facts that are the backbone to your essay. What information documents the subject and develops the ideas and arguments you are going to use? \nLook for quotable quotes. Too often, lazy students quote chunks of text from documents, rather than selecting the most important thought or view in fewer words.\nDon’t write out extracts word for word. Your notes are notes — not a copy of the words in the reference books. \nKeep a record of all information sources. A record of each information source:\nLets you find your source research material quickly. \nHelps you write up footnotes and reference lists.
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in the first paragraph, introduce the piece. make a brief statement about everything you will cover.include a thesis statment, or a sentence that sums up the whole piece. you should have at least 5 paragraphs. in the middle paragraphsm go over specific parts of what you are trying to say in great detail. example-if you are writing about a musical, you might have one paragraoph where you explain the plot, one for actors, one for songs, etc. in your conclusion, you should remind your reader of everything they learned and repeat the thesis in slightly different words.
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Develop your own essay writing strategy \n\nFocus on the essay title \n\nDo multiple drafts. \n\nDo not pad. Try to ensure that everything you include is relevant to the essay title. \n\nInclude other opinions. Show that you have considered different sides to the question by discussing points of view that contradict your own. \n\nShow what you have read. \n\nWrite simply. \n\nUse technical terms correctly. \n\nFully reference what you write. \n\nPlan to finish your essay ahead of time.
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I’d outline the points that I want to make.  Start off with a sentence or two that summarizes your position.\n\nList the points in chronological order (Don't include the numbering system)\n\nFinish by making a similar summary to the opening one that emphasizes your thesis.  For example:\n\nFaith in the one, true God and understanding that His love assures us that He has our best interest in mind provides believers with security and protection from depression.  \n\nPoint 1)\n\nPoint 2)\n\nChronic depression often finds it’s root in fearful anxiety and an understanding of God’s love can alleviate the effect of fear and replace that uncertainty with the confidence and assurance necessary to live a full and productive life.\n\nJohnny