Subject guide
"The instructor [in higher education] does not lay down principles, he initiates into methods; he is himself an investigator, and he is inviting the pupil to accompany him on his road"
Mark Pattison (1813-1884)
Learning Philosophy
- Lectures and Seminars in Philosophy (differences between and purposes of)
- Learning Resources
- Electronic Philosophy Resources provided by Learning and Information Services
- Reading Philosophy
- Communication with philosophy staff and students
- Extra-curricular activities
- Getting feedback on your work
- Latin and Greek phrases
Assessed Work
Essays
- Planning your essay
- How to Write a Philosophy Essay I
- How to Write a Philosophy Essay II
- Formatting Your Essay
- Writing style
- Essay Assessment Criteria
- Microsoft WORD can calculate readability statistics for your essay (it is an option on the Spelling and Grammar checker). Find out what these numbers mean and how you can use them to improve your writing.
Examinations
- How to sit exams
- Exam Timetable
- Past Exam Papers (Intranet only).
- Examination Assessment Criteria
Presentations
Forms
- Essay Plan Cover Sheet
- Essay Cover Sheet Please fill in the top part and staple to the front of your essay before you hand it in.
- Progress Tutorial Form Please fill this in and bring it with you to your progress interview.
- Presentation Assessment Sheet Please fill in the top part and give this form to your lecturer/tutor before your presentation.
- Presentation Peer Group Appraisal Form After completing your presentation, fill this in and be sure to hand a copy to your lecturer/tutor.
- Project Application Form This must be submitted at the end of the academic year before you wish to do a project i.e. when you sit your level 2 exams.