Philosophy Paper Instructions
(This assignment is located at the end of module 2.)

To do list:
1. Read all the instructions first!
2. Read the Rubric. It tells you how the assignment will be graded.
3. Print and use the sheet on punctuation and practice the examples.
4. View the video on how to write an essay using the 3-Part Funnel Approach.
5. View the video on how to write an argumentative essay.
6. Save your paper as a Word Document, PDF file (Portable Document Format), or RTF file (Rich Text Format).
7. Attach your work to the Blackboard assignment. Don’t email or message your work.
 

Write a philosophical paper that is no less than 4 pages. Don't just state your opinion - or the position for some philosopher. Ask an interesting question, and keep it focused and on topic. Show the strongest arguments for and against a position. Don't just argue for one side of the position as if there was no other point of view, and take advantage of the Writing Centers. Statistics show that tutoring raises a student’s grades by one letter grade.

How to Save Your Work
Don’t assume your teachers use the same word processor. Save your paper as an RTF file (Rich Text Format). That way I can read it, and make comments on it.  If you’re using Microsoft Word, go to File, Save as, at the bottom next to [Save as type] select Rich Text Format. See the picture below:

Click Save. Make sure you choose a name that will make it easy to identify, and save to a folder where it will be easy to find.

If you have a Mac, and you are using Pages, Click File, Export, and RTF.

Attach Your Work
Log back into Blackboard. Click the Course Work link. Open Module 2. At the bottom there is a folder that says Research Paper; open that, and attach your work at the bottom where it says Paper. Make sure you have properly cited your sources. If you don't know how to do that, please use the writing centers on campus.