Guide to Researching and Writing Philosophy Essays
5th edition
by Steven Tudor, for the Philosophy program, University of Melbourne, 2003.
1. Introduction |
3. What do I do in a Philosophy Essay? (a) Exposition |
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(a) Research |
(a) Planning and structuring your essay |
(a) Plagiarism |
7. Quotations, Footnotes, Endnotes and Bibliography (a) Quotations |
(a) Format |
(a) Tutors and lecturers |
This fifth edition of How to Write a Philosophy Essay: A Guide for Students (previous editions titled A Guide to Researching and Writing Philosophy Essays) was prepared in consultation with members of the Philosophy program, University of Melbourne. For advice and assistance on this and earlier editions, thanks are due to Graham Priest, Barry Taylor, Christopher Cordner, Doug Adeney, Josie Winther, Linda Burns, Marion Tapper, Kimon Lycos, Brendan Long, Jeremy Moss, Tony Coady, Will Barrett, Brian Scarlett, and Megan Laverty. Some use was also made of materials prepared by the Philosophy Departments of La Trobe University, the University of Queensland, and the Australian National University.
Disclaimer: University, Faculty and Departmental Rules
Please note that this booklet does not provide authoritative statements of the official policies or rules of the University of Melbourne, the Faculty of Arts, or the Philosophy program with regard to student essays and examinations or any other matters. Students should, therefore, not rely on this booklet for such information, for which they should consult the various appropriate notice boards, handbooks, websites, and/or members of staff.