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      • 101* World Philosophy
      • 101* Philosophy of Race
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      • PHIL 110 Social and Political Philosophy
      • PHIL 111 Science, Technology, and Value
      • PHIL 112 Ethics in the Workplace
      • PHIL &115 Critical Thinking
      • PHIL &120 Symbolic Logic
      • PHIL 160 Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
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      • PHIL 216 Women and World Religions
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        • PHIL &101 Introduction to Philosophy
        • 101* World Philosophy
        • 101* Philosophy of Race
        • 101* Philosophy of Sport
        • 101* Philosophy of Activism
        • PHIL 102 Contemporary Moral Problems
        • PHIL 110 Social and Political Philosophy
        • PHIL 111 Science, Technology, and Value
        • PHIL 112 Ethics in the Workplace
        • PHIL &115 Critical Thinking
        • PHIL &120 Symbolic Logic
        • PHIL 160 Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
        • HUM 160 Introduction to Gender Studies
        • PHIL 200 Philosophy of Religion
        • PHIL 206 Gender and Philosophy
        • PHIL 210 Comparative Religion
        • PHIL 216 Women and World Religions
        • PHIL 220 Eastern Philosophy
        • PHIL 236 Existentialism
        • PHIL 238 Philosophy of Human Rights
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        • Fallacies
        • Judging Scientific Theories
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      • Introduction to Philosophy & Logic
        • Why Study Philosophy?
        • Comparing Thinkers
        • Timeline of Philosophers
        • Key Figures & Concepts
        • Kids Φ 📖| Wonder Quest
        • Comics & Graphic Novels
      • Symbolic Logic
        • 📖 FREE Textbook
        • Basic Concepts
        • Identifying & Evaluating Arguments
        • Valid Argument Forms
          • Validity Checker
        • Propositional Logic
        • Truth Tables: Statements
        • Classifying & Comparing: Statements
      • Eastern Philosophies
        • Hinduism
        • Buddhism
        • Confucianism
        • Daoism
      • Epistemology
        • Key Figures & Concepts
        • Knowledge
        • Justification
        • Truth
        • Feminist Epistemology
        • Epistemic Injustice
      • Metaphysics
        • Key Figures & Concepts
        • Mind + Body
        • Free Will
        • Hierarchical Dualism
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        • Online Violence
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        • African Philosophy
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        • God & Ethics
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      • Axiology
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        • Existentialism
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Learn How to Write: Argue Like a Philosopher

PRESENT (1-2)

EXPLAIN (3-5)

EVALUATE (6-8)

PEE Assignment (1-10)

The Overall Assignment

This scaffolded writing assignment is designed to cultivate all of the skills necessary to think critically, argue persuasively, and present one's thoughts clearly and reasonably. Overall, this assignment includes logical reasoning, research (including an annotated bibliography), weekly draft revisions with peer review & grading rubrics, a critical dialogue, reflection, and a final draft.

How to Present, Explain, & Evaluate [PEE] ANY Argument

I. Present

ASSIGNMENT #1 Topic

Complete Instructions

PEER REVIEW RUBRIC

GRADING RUBRIC

ASSIGNMENT #2 Present

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II. Explain

ASSIGNMENT #3 Definitions

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ASSIGNMENT #4 Significance

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ASSIGNMENT #5 Rationales

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III. Evaluate

ASSIGNMENT #6 Objections

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ASSIGNMENT #7 Responses

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ASSIGNMENT #8 Dialogue

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*NO PEER REVIEW RUBRIC

GRADING RUBRIC

Final Draft(s)

ASSIGNMENT #9 Drafts

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GRADING RUBRIC

ASSIGNMENT #10 Reflection

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GRADING RUBRIC

FINAL DRAFT 🥳

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GRADING RUBRIC

How do all of the above sections work together? 🔽👀

Copy of A Modified and Scaffolded PEE Assignment Poster.pdf

Guidelines: Writing Philosophy Papers

What has been presented above is what you might understand as the "meat" of a philosophy paper "sandwich" [missing the introduction & conclusion paragraphs (i.e., the "bread")]. Teachers and students may find the following resources helpful on more complete papers. Additionally, here is a sample assignment for applying normative ethical theories to a case study.

TEACHERS: 

Are welcome to use / adapt the following assignment instructions, peer review, & grading rubrics in their courses.

STUDENTS: 

While embedded within Canvas; may use this as a general reference / comprehensive picture of the writing assignment.

MORE RESOURCES

“Tips & Tools for Writing a Philosophy Paper” by UNC Chapel Hill

“Writing a Good Philosophy Paper” by Justin Weinberg

“Writing a Philosophy Paper” by Peter Horban

“Tips on Writing Philosophy Papers” by William Blattner

“How to Write (not Terrible) Philosophy Papers” by Manuel Vargas

“Philosophy Paper Writing Guidelines” by Tim O’Keefe & Anne Farrell

“A Guide to Writing” by Michael Huemer

“Guidelines on Writing a Philosophy Paper” by Stephen Yablo

“7 Steps to a Better Philosophy Paper” by Bryan W. Roberts

“Some Writing Tips for Philosophy” by Brian Earp

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