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| Some words of preparation: Please use these boards to explore your ideas and to help your colleagues do the same. Don't be afraid to propose new ideas and to experiment. When in doubt, refer to the text, the assignment, or discussion in class. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Please do not post early versions of your papers, or post a query such as "What is your answer to the assignment questions?" Whether you copy other people's papers, or allow them to copy yours, you will still be held accountable for plagiarism. Use this discussion board for preparation only. When it is time to actually write the paper, leave the discussion board. Write on your own. This is philosophy; disagreement is constant. So, please, be respectful. Even though this is a computer message board, it is still a public forum, and I ask that you act with the same professionalism as you would in a classroom discussion. When in doubt, err on the safe side. Remember, not only can I read your posts, but my boss can too. We don't want this getting ugly. I read the board regularly, and am aware of all posts. But I will only post my own response when absolutely necessary. Please use your colleagues as your primary resource, and most of all, have fun! Note: A Password is required to
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| Current Syllabi |
PHIL 302 -
Renaissance and Enlightenment Philosophy PHIL 399 - Philosophic Themes: Classical Political Philosophy |
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| Grading Rubrics |
JOURNAL RUBRIC
for all classes. MOVIE JOURNAL RUBRIC for all classes. |
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Resources
For Basic Assignments: How To Include Quotes In Your Journal or Paper
Two external links: Identifying the Argument of an Essay
Guide
to the Study of Philosophy
Where to Go if You Don't Understand A Philosopher: Obviously, you want to ask questions in class and come by my office to ask questions. But secondary sources are a great way of getting help. Many resources are available at the Chester Fritz Library that offer general introductions to philosophers. Some of these are more technical than others, but all should be understandable with a little effort. Here are a few reliable ones to start with, along with how to find them in the Chester Fritz Library:: The Encyclopedia of philosophy: REFERENCE B41.E5 Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy: REFERENCE B51 R68 1998 A critical history of Western philosophy by D.J. O'connor: B72.O2 Any of the Past Masters books: type in "Past Masters" in ODIN, under keywords Any of the Wadsworth Philosophers Series: type in "wadsworth philosophers series" in ODIN, under keywords
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Help with Philosophy Papers
An Outline of
A Philosophy Paper
How To Include
Quotes In Your Journal or Paper
How
to Write a Philosophy Paper
UND students who need journal articles for their research should look at several different places. For a mostly complete listing of journal
articles in philosophy, go to The
Philosopher's Index Go here to access the Philosophers Index For online copies of journal articles, usually downloadable in .PDF format, search these databases: JSTOR
and also, here is the Library of Congress classification numbers for Philosophy and Religion
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