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    Writing philosophy : a guide for Canadian students / Lewis Vaughn & Jillian Scott McIntosh.

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    • Title:Writing philosophy : a guide for Canadian students / Lewis Vaughn & Jillian Scott McIntosh.
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    • Author/Creator:Vaughn, Lewis.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:McIntosh, Jillian Scott, 1959-
    • Published/Created:Don Mills, Ont. : OUP Canada, ©2013.

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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Philosophy--Authorship.
    • Edition:2nd ed.
    • Description:xiii, 177 p. ; 21 cm
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780195446746
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    • Contents:Part One: Reading and Writing
      1. How to Read Philosophy
      Asking the Big Question
      A Different Kind of Reader
      Rule 1-1 Approach the Text with an Open Mind
      Rule 1-2 Read Actively and Critically
      Rule 1-3 Identify the Conclusion First, Then the Premises
      Rule 1-4 Outline, Paraphrase, or Summarize the Argument
      Rule 1-5 Evaluate the Argument and Formulate a Tentative Judgment Writing a Paraphrase or Summary Applying the Rules
      2. How to Read and Evaluate an Argument Premises and Conclusions Judging Arguments
      Rule 2-1 Know the Basics of Deductive and Inductive Arguments
      Rule 2-2 Determine Whether the Conclusion Follows from the Premises
      Rule 2-3 Determine Whether the Premises Are True Applying the Rules
      3. Rules of Style and Content for Philosophical Writing Rule 3-1 Write to Your Audience
      Rule 3-2 Avoid Pretentiousness
      Rule 3-3 Keep the Authority of Philosophers in Perspective
      Rule 3-4 Do Not Overstate Premises or Conclusions
      Rule 3-5 Do Not Rely on Rhetorical Questions
      Rule 3-6 Treat Opponents and Opposing Views Fairly
      Rule 3-7 Write Clearly
      Rule 3-8 Avoid Inappropriate Emotional Appeals
      Rule 3-9 Be Careful What You Assume
      Rule 3-10 Write in First Person
      Rule 3-11 Avoid Discriminatory Language
      4. Exegetical and Expository Writing (NEW)
      Rule 4-1 Be Charitable when Characterizing the Views of Others
      Rule 4-2 Provide Evidence that your Interpretation Is Correct
      Rule 4-3 Use Quotations Judiciously
      Rule 4-4 Draw on Context
      Rule 4-5 If Appropriate, State Why the Issue Matters
      5. Defending a Thesis in an Argumentative Essay
      Basic Argumentative Essay Structure
      Introduction
      Argument Supporting the Thesis
      Assessment of Objections A Well-Built Essay Writing the Essay: Step By Step
      Step 1 Select a Topic and Narrow It to a Specific Issue
      Step 2 Research the Issue
      Step 3 Write a Thesis Statement
      Step 4 Create an Outline of the Whole Essay
      Step 5 Write a First Draft
      Step 6 Study and Revise Your First Draft
      Step 7 Produce a Final Draft An Annotated Sample Paper
      6. Avoiding Fallacious Reasoning
      Straw Man
      Ad Hominem
      Appeal to Popularity
      Appeal to Tradition
      Genetic Fallacy
      Equivocation -Appeal to Ignorance
      False Dilemma
      Begging the Question
      Hasty Generalization
      Slippery Slope
      Appeal to Pity and Appeal to Fear
      Fallacy of Composition- Fallacy of Division
      7. Using, Quoting, and Citing Sources
      Rule 7-1 Know When and How to Quote Sources
      Rule 7-2 Do Not Plagiarize
      Rule 7-3 Cite Your Sources Carefully
      Rule 7-4 Build a Bibliography if Needed
      Part Two: Writing and Grammar Guide 8. Writing Effective Sentences
      Rule 8-1 Make the Subject and Verb Agree in Number and Person
      Rule 8-2 Express Parallel Ideas in Parallel Form
      Rule 8-3 Write in Complete Sentences, Not Fragments
      Rule 8-4 Connect Independent Clauses Properly
      Rule 8-5 Delete the Deadwood
      Rule 8-6 Put Modifiers in Their Place
      Rule 8-7 Be Consistent in Tense, Voice, Number, and Person
      Rule 8-8 Communicate Pronoun References Clearly
      9. Choosing the Right Words
      Rule 9-1 Select Nouns and Verbs Precisely
      Rule 9-2 Prefer the Active Voice
      Rule 9-3 Use Specific Terms
      Rule 9-4 Avoid Redundancy
      Rule 9-5 Be Aware of the Connotations of Words
      Rule 9-6 Learn to Distinguish Words That Writers Frequently Mix Up
      Rule 9-7 Strive for Freshness; Avoid Clichés
      Rule 9-8 Do Not Mix Metaphors
      Rule 9-9 Beware of Awkward Repetition
      Appendix A: Formatting Your Paper
      Appendix B: Documenting Your Sources
      Appendix C: Grammar Handbook
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