How to write a research paper in philosophy

Name: How to write a research paper in philosophy
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Learn the basics of writing papers and getting published

Created byAD Capili

Last updated 8/2024

English

What you'll learn

Become familiar with the parts of a course or research paper
Learn the steps in writing a research paper
Learn the basics of conducting research
Learn the basics of how to get a paper published

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 1h 21m total length

Course introduction3:04
Explore how to write a research paper in philosophy, from defining the research problem and thesis to developing argumentation and publishing basics.
Instructor introduction3:33
Meet an experienced philosopher and educator with publications since 2006, a background in philosophy, literature, linguistics, and a focus on philosophizing with children.
What is a research paper? What are the parts of a paper?11:46
Explain that a philosophy research paper is a thesis-driven essay supported by primary and secondary sources, with a structured introduction, body, and conclusion including a hook and research question.
Sample paper7:10
Explore a sample philosophy research paper, including title, abstract, introduction with a hook, use of subheadings and footnotes, and a works cited formatted in Chicago or Turabian style.
What to do before starting research7:11
Identify your true research interests and time constraints, read about the topic, clarify expectations with professors, and use bibliographies to plan a realistic outline.
Formulating your research problem, thesis, and conclusion17:51
Learn to identify a philosophical research problem, formulate an arguable thesis, and support it with primary and secondary texts, then draw or revise conclusions.
What to do during research16:18
Develop a daily writing habit and maintain organized notes while researching philosophy, plan readings, back up files, and cite sources to contribute responsibly to a long philosophical conversation.
How to publish your paper11:30
Prepare 1–2 publishable philosophy papers, study target journals and their guidelines, and submit under a double-blind review, then revise or resubmit based on expert feedback.
Concluding remarks3:04
Learn to write a philosophy research paper by outlining its parts, formulating a research problem and thesis, and maintaining professionalism through regular writing, reading, and the publication process.

Requirements

No prior knowledge needed; this course will walk you through the process of writing a paper

Description

Are you a student and you need to write a paper? Are you taking a philosophy class and you need to write a paper? Or are you somebody who wants to gain some idea of how to write academic papers? Then this course might just be right for you?

This course teaches you the basics of writing a research paper and getting it published.

We will go over the following topics:

- What are the parts of a course/research paper?

- What is the nature of a research paper?

- What is a research problem and how do you formulate one?

- How do you conduct research?

- What do you need to know and do before conducting research?

- What is the nature of research and writing academic papers?

- What do I need to know before I try to get a paper published?

While this course focuses on writing research papers in philosophy, the knowledge and skills you gain from this course are transferrable to other subjects and academic areas.

This course is perfect for students looking to write their first research paper or for anyone who might be thinking of conducting research in the humanities or social sciences, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, or who might simply be curious about the processes of academic writing and publication.

Who this course is for:

University students and anyone curious about philosophy and writing research papers