As you may have found out by now, studying Philosophy is often different from studying other subjects. It can be more abstract and hypothetical than the hard sciences, more argument-based and technical than humanities classes, and more alien to your usual way of thinking than anything you’ve done before!

Take heart, though – there are ways of making the experience of studying philosophy easier and more fruitful. Whether you’re a graduating senior with 27 Philosophy credits under your belt or a freshman in your first philosophy class, some of the information in the following links should help you become a better philosopher.

What It Is to Study Philosophy

General Tips for Studying Philosophy

How to Read a Philosophy Paper

How to Write a Philosophy Paper

How to Revise a Philosophy Draft

Plagiarism and how to avoid it: information on academic integrity and citations

• Philosophical skills links
• General writing and study links
• Links on plagiarism and how to avoid it, and
• Philosophical research links.

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