For Students - Research

Philosophy research cycle: what counts as research?

In general, a good assessment as to whether or not your are making progress in your research is if you have refined or created a new philosophical question. My courses and research advising focuses on deep reading and reflection with research in the field to provide reality and context to your query. This is not arm-chair philosophy but an applied approach that teaches you to use philosophy in you personal and professional development - and to create impact in the world. Philosophy is a powerful tool that can aid in the exploration of issues, complexities and implicit assumptions that we otherwise do not have opportunities to question.

Chicago manual of style: What's the point?

Students are often confused by citation formatting without realizing that each style provides unique insight into the research world. As a student of philosophy, you will practice the Chicago Manual of Style. A satisfying footnote well placed can provide insight into the history of an idea, context or etymology that sharpens a particular point.

Chicago Online: http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html

Poole Style Guide for student research and writing: DOWNLOAD (Coming Soon)

Environmental Ethics Style Guide for Authors

philosophy research resources

• Stanford Online Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu

• American Philosophical Association: http://www.apaonline.org

• International Society for Environmental Ethics: https://enviroethics.org

• International Association for Environmental Philosophy: https://environmentalphilosophy.org

• The Stone at the New York Times: A forum for contemporary philosophers and other thinkers on issues both timely and timeless. https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-stone

• The Royal Institute for Philosophy: http://royalinstitutephilosophy.org

• International Federation of Philosophical Societies: https://www.fisp.org

• The World Congress of Philosophy: https://www.pdcnet.org/wcp

• The Philosophy Documentation Center: https://www.pdcnet.org

Research ADVISING

I prioritize student research and the creative writing process and specialize in interdisciplinary methodologies and team building. I have worked with philosophy and non-philosophy specialists, engaging in applied critical approaches to today’s problems. If you are interested in applying and developing a proposal for funding or would like advising for a specific project, contact me and we can explore the best options for you.

As you embark on the research and writing process, I highly recommend Eric Hoyat's "The Elements of Academic Style: Writing for the Humanities."