WRITING A

CONCEPT
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PAPER
EAPP Teachers
 After going through this
lesson, you are
expected to:
1. Define what a concept paper is.
2. Identify its salient structures and
uses.
 CONCEPT PAPER
A short summary that tells the
reader what the project is, why it
is important, and how it will be
carried out. Even if no one else
ever reads it, the concept paper
helps a researcher spot holes in
her or his project that might later
prove fatal. It is far better to be
clear at the beginning than to put
in a lot of effort for nothing!
 CONCEPT PAPER
It has several uses:

• SERVES A FOUNDATION OF THE

FULL PROPOSAL
• DETERMINES WHETHER THE
PROJECT IS FEASIBLE OR NOT
• PIQUES THE INTEREST OF THE
POTENTIAL FUNDING AGENCIES
• OBTAINS INFORMAL FEEDBACK
ON THE IDEAS PRIOR TO
PREPARING THE FULL PROPOSAL.
• HELPS IN ADDRESSING SOCIAL
ISSUES WHICH PLAGUE OUR
SOCIETY
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 CONCEPT PAPER FOR
ACADEMIC
RESEARCH

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 1. TITLE PAGE

• State your research title.

• State your name and school
• State the date of submission

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 2. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
• Provide the current state of the field you are researching on.
• State the gap in knowledge and problems to be addressed
by the research. Provide statistics and previous studies to
prove your claims,
• State the reasons why you want to investigate on the
chosen topic.
• State the theoretical and practical implications of your
proposed research.

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 3. PRELIMINARY LITERATURE REVIEW
• Provide a theoretical framework. The theoretical
framework includes the theory that will guide you
in the conduct of your research.
• Provide related literature that supports your topic.
• Provide related studies that will help you in
conducting the research or analyzing and
discussed the data.
• Provide a brief synthesis of the reviewed literature
and studies.

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 4. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM/ OBJECTIVES

• State your general problem in one sentence.

• State your specific research questions or objectives.

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 5. ABRIDGED METHODOLOGY
• Provide the context and participants of
the study.
• Provide the instruments to be used.
• Provide the data collection procedure.
• Provide the data analysis scheme to be
used.

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6. Timeline
• Provide a timeline set in months and
year.

7. References
• Provide a list of all books, journals, and
other resources cited in your paper.

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CONCEPT PAPER TITLE
EVERY PAPER MUST HAVE A TITLE AND CONCEPT PAPER IS NOT LEFT OUT
AS ONE NEEDS TO HAVE A TITLE THAT
SUMMARIZES WHAT THE PAPER IS ABOUT. THE TITLE SHOULD BE AS BRIEF
AS POSSIBLE AND TO THE POINT SUCH
THAT BY A GLANCE ONE WOULD KNOW EXACTLY THE PAPER’S INTENTION.

EXAMPLE:
“LEVERAGING ON MOBILE PAYMENT METHODS TO
GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE BY LOCAL BASED
BUSINESSES”

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 PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER FOR A PROJECT

1. Cover Page 2. Introduction 3. Rationale or Background

• State the information about the
• State the name of funding agency to show that you • State the gap in
the proponents and understand the mission.
their affiliations. • State the mission of the agency that knowledge to be
the proponents represent and align
• State the addresses, it to the funding agency’s mission. addressed by the
contact numbers, Also, state the year the proponents’ project.
and email addresses agency was established, it major
of the proponents. accomplishments, and other details • State the problems
that demonstrate its capability to
• State the head of the undertake the proposed project. to be solved.
agency and his/her • Present and describe other partner • State the project’s
contact information. agencies and why they are qualified
• State the date of as such. significance.
• Provide reasons why the funding
submission. agency should support the project.

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 PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER FOR A PROJECT

4. Project Description 5. Project Needs and Cost

• State the goals and • Outline the main
objectives of the project. budget; include the
• Present the methodology
(sometimes termed as
item description
Action Plan, Project and the amount.
Activities, or Approach). • Explain or justify how
• Present the timeline the budget will be
expressed in months and
year. used.
• State the benefit or • List the personnel or
anticipated outcomes. equipment needed
• State how success of for the project.
outcomes will be
evaluated.

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GUIDELINES IN
WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER
1. COST AND METHODOLOGY SHOULD BE REASONABLE.

2. THE BUDGET, METHODOLOGY, AND TIMELINES SHOULD BE CLEARLY ALIGNED.

3. USE STATISTICS AND FIGURES WHEN DISCUSSING THE RATIONALE FOR THE
PROJECT.

4. USE NO MORE THAN FIVE PAGES (SINGLE-SPACED) EXCLUDING THE COVER

PAGE. DO NOT OVERWHELM THE READERS WITH DETAILS.

5. NEVER REQUEST FUNDING FOR PLANNING THE PROPOSAL.

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6. ADJUST YOUR LANGUAGE TO THE INTENDED READERS. YOU MAY USE
TECHNICAL TERMS IF READERS ARE SCHOLARS AND SCIENTIST. HOWEVER,
REFRAIN FROM USING JARGON WHEN YOUR TARGET READERS ARE LAY
PERSONS.

7. INCLUDE THE OVERVIEW OF THE BUDGET IF IT IS REQUIRED. IF NOT, THEN SKIP

THE BUDGET SECTION. IN PLACE OF THIS, YOU MAY SIMPLY INCLUDE THE TYPE
OF SUPPORT YOU MAY NEED SUCH AS PERSONNEL, TRAVEL AND
COMMUNICATION, AND EQUIPMENT.

8. BE SURE THAT BASIC FORMAT DETAILS, SUCH AS PAGE NUMBERS, ARE

INCORPORATED.

9. CITE YOUR REFERENCES.

 REMEMBER:
- Concept papers should range from 1 - 2 double-spaced
pages (250-500 words).
- The point of a concept paper is to provide a clear
summary of the research project. It should enable a
casual reader to understand what the researcher is
investigating, why it is important, and how the
investigation will proceed.

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THREE WAYS OF ELUCIDATING A CONCEPT

1. DEFINITION
2. EXPLICATION
3. CLARIFICATION

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- DEFINITION
- A definition usually forms the core of a concept
paper.
- This definition may consist of the original meaning
of the term/concept, especially one of foreign
borrowing, and the modifications on its original
meaning.
- The later and present-day uses of the word clarify
the concept further.
 DEFINITION
• To clarify meaning of words, or to correct misinterpretations, or misuse
of a term.
• To stipulate the meaning of a term by limiting, extending, or redirecting
the sense in which a term is usually understood; to use a term,
borrowed from another field of knowledge, in a special way.
Ex: “Window dressing” – used to make a shop window more attractive to
buyers.
Stipulatively used in a false banking report to deceptively project an
impression of economic stability or financial growth.
 Techniques in Definition
1. Formal – follows a pattern or equation:
term + genus + differentia (differentiating characteristics)
Ex. A robot is a machine that looks like a human being and
performs complex acts of a human being (Webster)

2. By synonym- using a word or phrase that shares a meaning

with the term being defined. Ex: Hashish – marijuana.
3. By origin or semantic history – Ex. Yoga comes from the
Sanskrit “to join”
4. By Illustration – Ex: Known for their shedding their leaves in
the fall, deciduous trees include oaks, maples, and beeches.
5. By function – Ex: A thermometer measures temperature change.
6. By analysis (Breaking down wholes into parts, aspects into levels, and
a process into steps)
Ex: The republican form of government has three
branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judiciary.
7. By likeness or similarity – Ex: Brighter than 100million suns, quasars
stand like beacons on the shore of the universe...

8. By analogy or metaphor –Ex: The germs and bacteria or antigens are like
a gang of villains invading our body, attacking our unseen defenders, the
layers of macrophages, cytokines, and lymphocytes.
9. By contrast- use of opposites
Ex: Unlike those of gas, the particles of plasma are electrically charged.
10. By negation – stating what a term is not.
Ex: Wild rice, an American delicacy, is not rice at all but
the seed of a tall aquatic grass.
11. Informal- is done through a parenthetical or brief
explanation.
Ex: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is naturally found in vegetable
oil, fish and nuts.
12. Extended Definition- a detailed way of defining a term
and is usually composed of at least one paragraph. It
incorporates various patterns of development.
2. EXPLICATION
• Method of explanation in which
sentences, verses, quotes, or passages
are taken from a literary or academic
work and then interpreted and explain
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.
• Your explication should end with a
concise conclusion by restating your
thesis and major arguments
The Scarlet Letter (by Nathaniel Hawthorne)
Nathaniel Hawthorne opens his novel, The Scarlet Letter, with a
paragraph that depicts a crowd assembled in front of a prison door. The people
are waiting for Hester Prynne to show up with her scarlet letter “A.” The
author describes the crowd as a “throng,” suggesting a mob-like and densely
packed group. The mood is not pleasant, but somber – displayed by their “sad-
colored” garments, hoods, and gray hats.
Another interesting description about the men’s hats is that they were
“steeple-crowned,” which suggests that the people of the town are associated
with the church that had punished Hester. The author’s description of women
as “intermixed” with men, alludes to the people in town lacking individuality.
The use of passive voice “was assembled” further implies lack of individuality.
3. CLARIFICATION
• method of explanation in
which the points are organized
from a general abstract idea
to specific and concrete
examples.
• it entails the analysis of the
concept by looking at the
examples and specifying some
of its characteristics to arrive at
one working definition which
can be used throughout the
paper.
3. CLARIFICATION
SIGNAL WORDS FOR CLARIFICATION:

• AFTER ALL * IN PARTICULAR

• AS AN EXAMPLE * IN SHORT
• THAT IS * TO BE SPECIFIC
• TO CLARIFY * SPECIFICALLY
• FOR INSTANCE * STATED DIFFERENTLY
• IN OTHER WORDS
• FOR EXAMPLE
• NAMELY
• PUT ANOTHER
• CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE
 CLARIFICATION EXAMPLE:

Justice is a broad concept which encompasses a wide set of ideas, most of which also branch
out into smaller notions. For instance, it can refer to the sentencing of a criminal based on due
process. When an individual gets what he deserves, even outside the hands of the law, it is also
considered justice in some context. This may come in the form of vigilante justice, in which a
person dissatisfied with the system doles out punishing to wrong-doers. Poetic justice is also another
related concept which is used in literature to show how the good is always rewarded while bad
forces always meet a grim end. In the context of this paper, justice will be clearly delineated into
any instance in which the law is successfully and fairly applied to an individual, resulting in either an
arrest or a release. To illustrate, if a theft is caught and tried in court through due process, and is
found to be guilty and then sentenced accordingly, it can be said that justice was served.
However, if the same thief is caught in the act by a band of villagers and was beaten right then
and there, it will be considered justice in the context of the paper, as the process has not
undergone due process.
Source: English for Academic & Professional Purposes for SHS page
SUMMARY OF METHODS USED FOR INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPHS
AN INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH PUTS AIDS ON A PEDESTAL:
ATTRACTS THE READERS’ ATTENTION, AROUSES INTEREST AND DESIRE
TO READ, AND GOADS THE READER TO ACT ACCORDINGLY, I.E.,
GOADS HIM/HER TO READ THE PAPER.
1. Ask a question.
2. Use an anecdote.
3. Use a quotation.
4. Stress the significance of topic.
5. Give a brief overview.
6. Use a combination of methods.

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SUMMARY OF PARAGRAPH PATTERNS FOR SUPPORTING
DETAILS:
1. Use examples or illustrations
2. Use comparison and/or contrast
3. Use a definition
4. Use analysis
5. Use an anecdote or brief story
6. Use classification and division
7. Use a combination of methods
 ACTIVITY
Imagine that you are the SK Chairman in your barangay You want to propose a hand washing area
to be installed in the local terminal in your barangay as one of your projects. However, your SK
funds for this year cannot suffice the project’s completion. Present a short description of this
project to a private institution in order to obtain funds for this noble cause. Write your
answers in your notebook following the format below.
 DRAFT BUDGET

MATERIALS, REPRODUCTION, DATA COLLECTION

• Digital Recorder w/ rechargeable battery

• Bond paper (short)
• Bond paper (long)
• Computer ink (BCI 830, black)
• Miscellaneous (Pens, Pencil, Folder, CDs rewritable)
• USB flashdrive

PhP 100,000.00

Validator’s Token (in kind) PhP 50,000.00

Transcriber’s Fee PhP 50,000.00
 PERSONNEL
THIS PAPER WILL ONLY INVOLVE ONE RESEARCH PROPONENT WHO WILL UNDERTAKE THE PROJECT.
HOWEVER, OTHER PERSONNEL WILL BE INVOLVED NOT AS RESEARCHERS BUT AS FRAMEWORK
VALIDATORS, INSTRUMENT VALIDATORS, AND TRANSCRIBERS.
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