You may cite sources as long as the quoted texts are not excessive in length or number (e.g. more than 10% of your essay). In addition to standard references in a bibliography at the end of a composition, you are required to add numbered footnotes throughout the composition as you refer to sources. Chicago style is the preferred format for philosophy. Do not mix formatting styles (i.e., Chicago style footnotes with APA parentheticals). More information regarding Chicago style and other formatting styles may be found at the OWL at Purdue . (No set number of references is required.) Each essay should achieve 1,200 words. Each original composition is due 11:59 p.m. Central Time Sunday of the week it is assigned in its Dropbox folder and is worth 100 points. Essay 1 You must develop a thesis grounded in the concepts, principles, and topics of the first three weeks of the course. You may choose from the following topics: Hardin argues that every human being who is using the commons at all will feel the compulsion of rational self-interest to use the commons more than her share. Is he mistaken?
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