LibGuides: Philosophy: Research Overview

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Philosophy - Overview and Library Map

The Holland & Terrell Library contains many resources for students and faculty interested in Philosophy. If you have any questions not answered on the WSU Libraries website or would like to request a book or journal on any subject related to Philosophy, please contact Erin Hvizdak. For questions about the Philosophy program, please see Department of Philosophy.

Library Resources

Library Catalog
Search It. The library catalog includes holdings for all the WSU Library sites, in Pullman and across the state. Please note: Electronic journals and other 'virtual' resources are included in this catalog.

Holland and Terrell Library Map

Library Map

International Directory of Philosophy

International Directory of Philosophy by Philosophy Documentation Center
Call Number: (Electronic resource)
The new International Directory of Philosophy contains information in university departments, journals, research centers, professional societies, and philosophy publishers in North and South American, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Specifically, the IDF includes approximately 28,000 philosophers in over 130 countries; 2,900 university philosophy departments and programs; 990 philosophy journals; 420 societies / associations; 350 research centers / institutes; and 700 philosophy publishers.

Organizations and Associations

Searching the Audiobooks Collection in the Libraries

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How to do Research

Annotated Bibliographies
"This handout will explain why annotated bibliographies are useful for researchers, provide an explanation of what constitutes an annotation, describe various types of annotations and styles for writing them, and offer multiple examples of annotated bibliographies in the MLA, APA, and CBE/CSE styles of citation." (Writing Center: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Book Reviews
This handout will help you write a book review, a report or essay that offers a critical perspective on a text. It offers a process and suggests some strategies for writing book reviews. (Writing Center: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).
Evaluating Internet Resources
(Johns Hopkins)
Film Analysis
Provides a brief definition of film analysis compared to literary analysis, provides an introduction to common types of film analysis, and offers strategies and resources for approaching assignments. (Writing Center: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Glossary of Library Terms
Source: University of South Carolina Upstate
How We Cite
A brief tutorial on how to integrate outside sources to your paper. (Writing Center: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Literature Reviews
"This handout will explain what a literature review is and offer insights into the form and construction of a literature review in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences." (Writing Center: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Offers definitions and examples from different scholarly disciplines. (Produced by The Borough of Manhattan Community College.)
Purdue University - Research and Citation Resources
Scholarly Journals vs. Magazines
A chart which defines and contrasts scholarly journals and articles with other types of periodical literature. (Produced by the University of Central Florida Libraries)
Understanding Assignments
Advice on translating typical assignment terms and practices into meaningful clues to help with the type of writing your instructor expects. (Writing Center: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Why We Cite
A brief tutorial on the role of citation in scholarly and academic writing. (Writing Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Writing about philosophy
This handout discusses common types of philosophy assignments and strategies and resources that will help you write your philosophy papers. (Writing Center: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

Library Services & Resources

JSTOR & Project MUSE

List of full-text philosophy periodicals currently indexed in JSTOR and Project MUSE.

Libraries

Philosophy

Research Services - Arts & Humanities

Library News

Collection Development Policy