Solano Community College Library: Philosophy: Research and Writing in Philosophy

Research and Writing in Philosophy

This page contains links to research and writing in the discipline of philosophy. The links here provide guidance on how to write a philosophical essay, the kinds of questions to ask (and answer), and some of the relevant information about organizing your research and writing to be most effective in communication your arguments to others in writing.

A Brief Guide to Writing the Philosophy Paper - from Harvard University
Excellent guidance and instructions about the nature of a philosophy paper and how to go about setting it up and organizing your analysis and argument.
Tips on Writing a Philosophy Paper - from University of Arizona
Useful advice about your thesis, argument, evidence and citations-- specifically for philosophy papers.
Guidelines on Writing a Philosophy Paper - from MIT
Useful guidance from MIT about writing your philosophy paper. Walks you through the steps of outlining and organizing the paper.Philosophical writing is different from the writing you'll be asked to do in other courses. Most of the strategies described below will also serve you well when writing for other courses.
How to Write a Philosophy Paper - Yale
Similar guidance from a philosophert at Yale.
Outlining a Philosophy Paper - from Columbia
A handout originally prepared for a paper writing workshop in which students constructed a philosophical argument for or against the position that teachers should be required to take a philosophy of education course. You may find the skeletal outline to be a helpful guide in outlining your philosophy paper.

The Elements of Academic Style by Eric Hayot
ISBN: 9780231168014
Publication Date: 2014-08-26
Eric Hayot teaches students literary and cultural studies and philosophy how to think and write like a professional scholar.
The Craft of Research by Wayne C. Booth; Gregory G. Colomb; Joseph M. Williams
ISBN: 9780226065663
Publication Date: 2008-04-15
The Craft of Research is the unrivaled resource for researchers at every level, from first-year undergraduates to research reporters at corporations and government offices.