Overview
The paper needs to be 1000-1500 words. the question that the paper assignment is on is: " What is the harm principle? Does it pose a justified limitation on our freedom?"
instructions:
The essay should be written for a smart, philosophical novice who is apt to misinterpret but wants to learn. In other words, imagine you are writing this essay for a classmate in another class. Ask yourself, "Will my non-philosopher classmate be able to understand what I'm saying in this essay even though he/she hasn't taken the class?"
Language: Overall, the language should be as transparent, simple, succinct, precise, direct, and professional as possible. Technical or important terminology should be explained/defined and augmented with examples when warranted. The grammar and word-choice should be conservative. When proof-reading be on the lookout for the following:
1. Typos, misspellings, errors in grammar or punctuation 2. Misused expressions or expressions that are too slangy, insulting, archaic, euphemistic 3. Ambiguous or vague word choices 4. Excessive verbiage: redundant words/phrases/sentences/paragraphs/etc. 5. Overly long sentences, especially those with three or more embedded clauses 6. Arbitrary changes of terminology
Content: When proof-reading ask yourself the following: 1. Is the issue you’re addressing in your essay clearly explained and motivated? 2. Does the essay wander off topic? 3. Is it a unified essay, or just a collection of distinct sections? 4. Are any arguments merely referred to without being discussed? 5. Is every technical term defined? 6. Is any argument explained without being evaluated? 7. Does your reader know what to expect based on your thesis? (Make sure you have a thesis!) 8. Is the structure clear, or will the reader get lost? 9. Do the sizes and parts of the essay match their relative importance? 10. Is anything important not made clear and fully explicit?