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It is now presented to you as a handbook for students on the basics of philosophical writing. As supervisors ourselves, the four of us began the project out of a desire to offer extra assistance to broader audience of students experiencing difficulty with their essaywriting skills. Thus, the focus below is on essay skills alone. Do not feel intimidated or concerned if the topics referred to in the examples below are unfamiliar to you; the material is meant to guide you through a process that is applicable to most essays, regardless of the content.  \nFinally, a word of caution: this guide is not intended to be a one-stop solution to all of your essay-related problems. The intention is to explain and illustrate a handful of recommendations that address some of the most common mistakes students make when writing philosophical essays. There are numerous resources available to you if you are concerned about your essaywriting skills, beginning with your supervisors. As supervisors it is our job to help you improve your skills, so do not hesitate to ask your supervisors questions! In addition to your supervisors, we strongly recommend that you ask your Director of Studies and/or college tutors about the avenues available to you if you are looking for extra instruction. This guide is only the beginning.  \nC.B., C.C., A.C., S. S. September 2013  \nAnalysing the Question  \nBefore the writing process even begins, it is essential to understand what the question assigned is asking you. Of course, there are numerous ways of tackling the same question; in this section we demonstrate the kinds of considerations you should take into account when unpacking a given essay question and deciding how to answer it.  \nQUESTION \\#1  \n“Can egoism be both coherent and interesting?”  \nThis question is framed in a way that suggests a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ type response, though clearly, you will need to say more than just ‘yes’ or ‘no’ in order to give a good reply. 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If you decide to make this argument, you will need to define or describe each version that you discuss as well as give a general definition of egoism that makes it clear that both (all) of the theories you are discussing fall under the umbrella term of ‘egosim’.  \nInteresting: What would make a theory of egoism interesting, or alternatively, uninteresting? 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