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So the writing assignments take the form of "position papers"; you will be:
This should help you to clarify your own position on the topic.
When you write, you should imagine that you're writing a computer program for someone to read. Therefore, you need to express yourself as clearly as possible so that the reader will understand you. Because of space limitations (1 or 2 pages), don't say anything that isn't directly relevant to what you want the reader to understand, but you should say everything that you think the reader would need in order to understand you. (Compare a similar remark about reading, in §8.2 of the book.)
Further Reading: For help with writing a philosophical paper, see:
and a wonderfully dynamic slideshow:
For general advice on how to write, on grammar and punctuation, giving citations, etc., see my website "How to Write" |