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Philosophy, (from Greek, by way of Latin, philosophia, “love of wisdom”) is the rational, abstract, and methodical consideration of reality as a whole or of fundamental dimensions of human existence and experience. Philosophical inquiry is a central element in the intellectual history of many civilizations. (Britannica Online).
Visit the Philosophy department website for more information about courses and programs in philosophy. The discipline of philosophy focuses upon critical and comprehensive thought and seeks to bring clarity to confusion, identify assumptions, assess importance and test positions by evaluating evidence for conclusions.
Did your instructor require you to cite your sources for an assignment? Did they say you had to use MLA, APA, or Chicago formatting for your paper? If so, the library can help you. Always ask your instructor what citation style should be used for research projects. See below for links to helpful resources.
We have an online guide dedicated to citation help.
We have downloadable handouts with some basic APA, MLA, and Chicago style information.
CR has a campus-wide subscription to NoodleTools, a user-friendly citation manager.
When you have questions the above sources don’t cover, you might need to consult the official style manual. Our librarians can help.
Concise Guide to APA Style by 
The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition by 
The Bedford Handbook by 
