Skill enhancement course · Philosophy · Semester 2 · FY BA · 2 credits
Module 1: Introduction to Academic Writing
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Introduction to Academic Writing in Philosophy
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Overview of the course objectives and expectations.
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Understanding the role of academic writing in philosophical inquiry.
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An introduction to ethical considerations in academic writing.
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Structuring Academic Essays
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Crafting strong thesis statements and developing clear arguments.
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Understanding essay structure: introduction, body, and conclusion.
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Incorporating evidence and analysis to support arguments.
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Research Skills
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Introduction to research methods and strategies.
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Evaluating and integrating sources into academic writing.
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Avoiding plagiarism and using proper citation methods.
Module 2
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Important components in Academic Writing
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Constructing Philosophical Arguments
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Formulating clear theses and arguments based on philosophical principles.
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Incorporating textual evidence and critical analysis to support arguments.
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Understanding the structure of philosophical essays and papers.
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Ethical Reasoning in Writing
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Applying ethical theories to real-world issues in writing.
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Ethical considerations in academic research and argumentation.
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Engaging with moral dilemmas in philosophical writing.
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Validity in Academic Writing
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Selecting a philosophical research topic and formulating a research question.
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Conducting research, gathering philosophical data, and analyzing findings.
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Writing and presenting a research paper or project based on the practical project within a philosophical framework.
Reading List
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Vaughn Lewis, “Writing Philosophy: A Student’s Guide to writing Philosophy Essays” (Oxford University Press; November 2005)
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Graff Gerald and Birkenstein Cathy, “They say, I say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing” (WW Norton & Company; 5th edition, January 2006)
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Turabian Kate L. “A manual for Writers of Research Papers, Thesis and Dissertations” (University of Chicago Press, May 2018
