How to Write a Philosophy Paper is a handbook which provides students with a ready arsenal of analytical and compositional techniques. It is intended for undergraduate students in any type of philosophy course and is written and organized in a user-friendly manner. The first half includes discussions of the nature of philosophy and a variety of basic and essential techniques of philosophical enquiry and argumentation. The second half takes the student step-by-step through the writing process, from choosing a suitable topic, to developing his or her thought, to preparation of the final draft. Includes an index and bibliographical material.

"This is a 'must buy' — both for students who want to learn how to do philosophy and for philosophers who want to teach it better." - Australasian Journal of Philosophy

"Those who teach philosophy will appreciate the end result of Professor Stramel's work: students writing as philosophers!>" - Australasian Journal of Philosophy

"Stamel has a good eye for the recurring problems we see in students struggling to come to terms with the discipline. He has produced a book which would be useful to have in one's campus bookshop, with a copy on reserve in the Library as well." - Australasian Journal of Philosophy

"Stamel has a good eye for the recurring problems we see in students struggling to come to terms with the discipline. He has produced a book which would be useful to have in one's campus bookshop, with a copy on reserve in the Library as well." - Australasian Journal of Philosophy

"This is a 'must buy' — both for students who want to learn how to do philosophy and for philosophers who want to teach it better." - Australasian Journal of Philosophy

"Those who teach philosophy will appreciate the end result of Professor Stramel's work: students writing as philosophers!" - Australasian Journal of Philosophy