[header] How to write a philosophy paper (for beginners ) [title] Find reliable, relevant sources, and read them carefully. [step] Use your school's library or search online to find reliable sources. Try philosophy textbooks, articles published in scholarly journals, and texts written by philosophers. 
[substeps] When using the internet, be sure to only use scholarly articles. Ask your instructor if your school offers access to an academic search engine like jstor or lexisnexis.