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RATIONALE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:
These papers will let you practice skills in lo
RATIONALE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:
These papers will let you practice skills in longer-form critical synthesis and analysis. They offer you an opportunity to:
Frame arguments in your own words;
Demonstrate your understanding of the structure of arguments, and their logical entailments;
Integrate illustrative examples that show you understand the claims and concepts, and draw connections between the conceptual material and its practical applications;
Develop your critical reasoning skills by testing the strength of a thesis by assessing coherence and ability to respond to counterarguments; and
Practice and refine clarity and concision in written communication. OVERVIEW
The short papers each offer you a choice among several set questions/prompts. Some questions/prompts draw exclusively on required materials and others also draw on the supplementary podcasts featuring women philosophers’ discussions of topics related to the course and the philosophies covered in various modules. You are free to select whatever topic resonates most – please pick just one topic for each paper.
You will formulate a thesis concerning your chosen topic and argue for that thesis by (a) presenting a clear synthesis of the relevant philosopher’s argument on a given theme, and (b) building a logically valid chain of reasoning on behalf of your own conclusion. WRITING TIPS
State your thesis early and clearly: I advise that you start with “In this paper, I will argue that…”
Present a clear synthesis of the relevant philosopher’s argument on a given theme.
Support your arguments: Provide strong reasons and relevant examples (real world and theoretical/hypothetical) that support and illustrate your arguments.
Respond to counterarguments: Consider the most significant objections someone might have to your argument(s) and explicitly address those in your paper.
Write in a straightforward, natural style: ornate sentences will only muddy your thinking. Imagine that your audience is your 16-year-old little sister: she’s super bright but has never read this material.
Organize your thoughts and write coherently: Give each new idea its own paragraph and make your transitions among ideas clear and explicit.
Think critically: Remember that “critical analysis” does not have to mean disagreement! You may also agree with, and defend, a given philosopher’s position
Paraphrase where possible: You are welcome to include short quotes as evidence of your thinking, but paraphrasing wherever possible is best as it demonstrates your understanding of the material.
And for more tips, see the Writing Guidelines (see Quick Links).
FORMATTING
Papers should be 1200-1600 words. Papers should be:
Double-spaced
12-point font
Include your name, student number, course code, the instructor’s name, and your TA’s name at the top of the first page. Do not include a cover page.
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