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Lesson 3 - Writing A Concept Paper

The document provides guidance on writing an effective concept paper. It explains that a concept paper introduces and outlines a project proposal to help funding agencies determine feasibility and pique interest. It should define the project, rationale, objectives, methodology, timeline and needs. The document discusses definition, explication and clarification as methods to explain concepts in a concept paper. It provides examples and parts typically included in a concept paper for a project or academic research. Finally, it offers guidelines for an effective concept paper.

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Lesson 3 - Writing A Concept Paper

The document provides guidance on writing an effective concept paper. It explains that a concept paper introduces and outlines a project proposal to help funding agencies determine feasibility and pique interest. It should define the project, rationale, objectives, methodology, timeline and needs. The document discusses definition, explication and clarification as methods to explain concepts in a concept paper. It provides examples and parts typically included in a concept paper for a project or academic research. Finally, it offers guidelines for an effective concept paper.

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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC

AND PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES

Ms. Cherry Mae Panong


Learning Targets
• Explain what a
concept paper is • Use transitions to
• Identify the features connect ideas
of an effective
concept paper
• Identify the different
types of concept • Write an effective
papers according to concept paper
WRITING
A
CONCEPT PAPER
CONCEPT PAPER
Provides an overview of the project

Summary document of a project proposal

Helps funding agencies eliminate proposals that


are likely to be disapproved.

Saves time and effort for both the proponents and


the funding agencies
USES OF A CONCEPT PAPER
Foundation of
the full proposal
Helps determine the
feasibility of a project
Piques the interest of the
potential funding agencies
Used to obtain informal feedback
prior to preparing the full proposal.
THREE
WAYS IN
EXPLAINING
A CONCEPT
PAPER
DEFINITION

EXPLICATION

CLARIFICATION
DEFINITION
Purpose: to clarify and explain
concepts, ideas, and things by
answering the questions:
• What is it?
• What does it mean?
• What are its special features?
DEFINITION
IMPORTANCE

• Clarifies the meaning of a


word / concept
• Limits the scope of that word
/ concept
• Avoid misinterpretations,
vague notions, broad ideas
TYPES OF
DEFINITION
TYPES OF DEFINITION
FORMAL DEFINITION • Term – the word to be
defined (species)
• Class – the general
• explains a term by category/ group where the
incorporating the term belongs (genus)
term to be defined, • Distinguishing Features –
class, and qualities that make the
distinguishing term unique/ different
features from other terms in the
same category
(differentia)
EXAMPLE
Vitamin E is a light-yellow fat-soluble
vitamin that acts as an anti-oxidant.
TYPES OF DEFINITION
INFORMAL
DEFINITION • Done through a
parenthetical or brief
explanation
• do not include the
distinguishing • Do not include the
features distinguishing features
EXAMPLE
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is naturally
found in vegetable oil, fish, and nuts.
TYPES OF DEFINITION
EXTENDED
DEFINITION • Is a detailed way of
defining a term and is
• are essay length usually composed of at
texts that uses least one paragraph
different rhetorical
patterns to show • This type of definition
the meaning of a incorporates various
particular term / patterns of development
concept to explain a given concept.
TYPES OF DEFINITION
EXTENDED
DEFINITION Signal words will also help
you in writing this kind of
• These include the text:
term being for example
defined, the • such as
detailed • for instance
explanation, and • to define
the specific • is defined as
examples • to illustrate
EXAMPLE
Learning materials refer to both printed
and non printed objects or items that
teachers use to facilitate language
learning. Nowadays, materials are
becoming more
and more sophisticated , incorporating
authentic language……
EXPLICATION
• Is a method of explanation in
which sentences, verses, quotes, or
passages are taken from a literary
or academic work and then
interpreted and explained in a
detailed way.
• When using this technique, you
need to clearly present your thesis
in the introduction and follow it up
with a detailed analysis of a
passage or text.
EXPLICATION
• You may begin the body of the
explication by analyzing and
explaining how the text was
constructed. Your explication should
end with a concise conclusion by
restating your thesis and major
arguments.
EXAMPLE
The poem titled “ The Road Not Taken” by
Robert Frost is about a man reflecting on a
choice he had once made. While the
outcome of his choice is not implied to be
positive or negative the speaker notes that
the choice in itself and the consequences
of that choice have made a huge
difference in a way his life is unfolded….
CLARIFICATION
• It entails the analysis of the
concept by looking at the
examples and specifying
some of its characteristics to
• Is a method of arrive at one working
explanation in which definition which can be used
the points are throughout the paper.
organized from a
general abstract idea
to specific and
concrete examples.

CLARIFICATION
EXAMPLE
Justice is a broad concept which encompasses a
wide set of ideas , most of which also branch out
into similar notions. For instance, it can refer to
the sentencing of criminal based on due process.
When an individual gets what he deserves outside
the hands of the law, it is also considered justice
in some contexts. …….
Signal Words for Clarification

after all for instance namely that is to be specific

as an example in other words put another way to clarify to illustrate

consider the
in particular specifically for example in short
following
PARTS OF A
CONCEPT
PAPER
Parts
• Usually ranges from 500 to 2,000 words
• Parts of a concept paper may also vary
depending on the nature of the project/
activity
-Concept paper for a project
-Concept paper for academic research
1. Cover Page
-State the name of the proponents and their affiliations
-State the head of the agency
2. Introduction

CONCEPT -State the information about the funding agency


-State the mission of the agency that the proponents represent
PAPER 3. Rationale or background
-State the gap in knowledge to be addressed by the project
FOR A -State the problems to be solved.

PROJECT -State the project’s significance


4. Project Description
-State the goals and objectives of the project
-Present the methodology
-Present the timeline
5. Project Needs and Cost
-Outline the main budget
-Explain or justify how the budget will be used.
-List the personnel or equipment needed for the project
1. Title Page
2.Background of the Study
CONCEPT
3.Preliminary Literature Review
PAPER
FOR 4.Statement of the Problem/Objectives
ACADEMIC 5.Abridged Methodology
RESEARCH 6.Timeline
7.References
1. Cost and methodology must be reasonable.
2.Budget, methodology, and timeline should be al
Guidelines 3.Use statistics and figures when discussing the rat
in Writing 4.Use no more than 5 pages.
a Concept 5.Never request funding for planning the proposal
Paper 6.Adjust your language to your intended readers.
7. Include the overview of the budget if required.
8.Basic format details must be incorporated.
9.Cite your references.
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!

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