WRITING

CONCEPT PAPER

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 The EAPP Structure
Reading Academic Texts
Writing Critique/Review

Writing Concept Paper

Writing Position Paper
Writing Technical/ Survey Report
Content Content Performance Learning Competency
Standard Standard

Writing The The learner… The learner…

Concept learner… produces a 1. defines what a concept paper is
Paper understa well-
nds the balanced 2. determines the ways a writer can elucidate on a
principles concept concept by definition, explication and clarification
and uses paper in a
of a specific 3. identifies situations in which a concept paper may be
concept discipline effectively used to improve our society
paper
4. comprehends various kinds of concept papers

5. explains and clarifies concepts in fields such as: Art,

Business, Law, Philosophy, Politics , Religion, Science,
Sports, TechVoc, Home Economics , Agri. Fishery, I.A , ICT,
etc.

6.presents a novel concept or project with accompanying

visuals/ graphic aids
 Learning Competencies
(Writing a Concept Paper)

The learner…

1. defines what a concept paper is

2. determines the ways a writer can elucidate on a concept by definition, explication
and clarification
3. identifies situations in which a concept paper may be effectively used to improve
our society
4. comprehends various kinds of concept papers
5. explains and clarifies concepts in fields such as: Art, Business, Law, Philosophy,
Politics , Religion, Science, Sports, TechVoc, Home Economics , Agri. Fishery, I.A , ICT,
etc.
6.presents a novel concept or project with accompanying visuals/ graphic aids
 ACTIVITY 1

What Am I?

The teacher will give a definition or a

description of an object. The participants will
bring out from their bags and raise that object
which they think is being defined or described.
The teacher will give more specific
definitions/descriptions until it is clear what the
object is. Whoever has it wins the game.

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 A piece of cloth (1)
Used as a garment (2)
for the foot and lower
part of the leg (3)
typically knitted from wool,
cotton, or nylon (4)

SOCKS
 Kind of cosmetic (1)
Make-up (2)
a flesh-toned (3)
used to cover facial
blemishes and conceal dark
circles under the eyes.(4)

CONCEALER
 Gadget (1)
Mobile device (2)
with a touchscreen
display (3)
designed to be worn on the
wrist. (4)

SMART WATCH
 An accessory (1)

Chain-like structure (2)

Kind of bracelet (3)

Worn around the ankle (4)

ANKLET
 A piece of paper(1)
with written/printed text
and numbers (2)
Used in financial
transactions (3)
proves that money or goods
have been received(4)
RECEIPT
 ANALYSIS 1

• Again, enumerate all the answers in the

previous activity.
• In what lexical category do these words
belong?
• Define this part of speech.
• Can we consider these ‘tangible’ nouns as
concepts?
• Therefore, what are concepts?
• How can we create concept paper titles or
topics from these tangible things?
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 CONCEPT
1. a general notion or idea;
conception.
2. an idea of something formed by
mentally combining all its
characteristics or particulars; a
construct.
Source: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/concept?s=t

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 A Concept Paper
• Defines an idea or a concept and explains its
essence in order to clarify the “whatness” of
that idea or concept. It answers the questions:
what is it and what about it? (Dadufalza, 1996).
• Starts with a definition, either formal or
informal, of the term or concept and proceeds
with an expanded definition and an analytic
description of the aspects of the concept.
 Purpose
• To stipulate the meaning of a term by
• Limiting
• Extending or
• Redirecting
• the reference or sense in which the term is commonly
understood or to use in a special way a term
borrowed from another field in which it is made to
apply (Dadufalza, 1996).
 Learning Competencies
(Writing a Concept Paper)

The learner…
1. defines what a concept paper is

2. determines the ways a writer can elucidate on a

concept by definition, explication and clarification
3. identifies situations in which a concept paper may be effectively used to improve
our society
4. comprehends various kinds of concept papers
5. explains and clarifies concepts in fields such as: Art, Business, Law, Philosophy,
Politics , Religion, Science, Sports, TechVoc, Home Economics , Agri. Fishery, I.A , ICT,
etc.
6.presents a novel concept or project with accompanying visuals/ graphic aids
 ACTIVITY 1

What words can you associate with these?

 ACTIVITY 2

Let’s Elucidate It!

1. Choose among the words that were given in the
previous activity (Guessing Game).
2. Make a mind map of your
concept.
3. Decide on how you will
elucidate on the chosen
concept using the following
definition techniques:

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GROUP Definition Techniques
1 Formal and Negation
2 Origin and Metaphor
3 Function and Analysis
4 Analogy and Illustration
5 Contrast and Synonym
 ANALYSIS 2
1. To which fields do the concepts that
were explained and clarified belong?
2. What are the various ways by which
a writer can elucidate on a concept?

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1. FORMAL
Follows a pattern or equation
Term + genus + differentia

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(differentiating characteristics)
Ex. A robot is a machine that looks like a human
being and performs complex acts of a human
being (Webster)
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2. By SYNONYM
Using a word or phrase that shares a
meaning with the term being defined

Ex. Hashish-marijuana
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3. By ORIGIN or SEMANTIC
HISTORY

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Ex. Yoga comes from Sanskrit “to join”
“ 4. By ILLUSTRATION
Ex. Known for shedding their leaves in
the fall, deciduous, trees, include oaks,

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maples, and beeches
“ 5. By FUNCTION
Ex. A thermometer measures

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temperature change
“ 6. By ANALYSIS
Breaking down wholes into parts, aspects

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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 100 million suns,
quasars stand like beacons on the shore

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of the universe
“ 8. By ANALOGY or
METAPHOR
Ex. The germs or 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
Ex. Unlike those of gas, the particles of

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plasma are electrically charged.
“ 10. By NEGATION
Stating what a term is not

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Ex. Wild rice, an American delicacy, is not rice at
all but the seed of a tall aquatic grass.
 Learning Competencies
(Writing a Concept Paper)

The learner…
1. defines what a concept paper is
2. determines the ways a writer can elucidate on a concept by definition, explication
and clarification
3. identifies situations in which a concept paper may be
effectively used to improve our society
4. comprehends various kinds of concept papers
5. explains and clarifies concepts in fields such as: Art,
Business, Law, Philosophy, Politics , Religion, Science, Sports,
TechVoc, Home Economics , Agri. Fishery, I.A , ICT, etc.
6.presents a novel concept or project with accompanying visuals/ graphic aids
 ACTIVITY 3

Let’s Dissect It!

1.Each group will be given a text representing a
kind concept paper.
2.Provide meta cards, let them identify the
following: topic; problem; and solution.
3.Allot 20 minutes for each group to read the
assigned text and answer using the meta cards
given.
4.Reconvene the groups for the presentation of
their task.

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 ACTIVITY SHEET

Aspect Answers
 

Topic  
   

Problem  
  
 

Solution  
  
 

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 ANALYSIS 3
1. What is the purpose of the concept paper?
2. How can it help improve the society?
3. What kind of concept paper is it?

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 ABSTRACTION
3 Types of Academic Concept Papers

•Research concept paper

•Advertising concept paper

•Project concept paper

Source: Mercado, Felix (2016), Session Presentation for Mass

Training of Grade 11 Teachers on Content and Pedagogy
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 • Research Concept Paper
This is a summary written by students
embarking on research to gather and
present preliminary ideas: to review a field
of study, state a research question, identify
methods, and indicate the significance of a
line of research, often including a budget
and timeline. It tells the reader what the
research is, why it is important and how it
will be carried out.
Source: https://stecshs.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/lesson-12-academic-english.pptx

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 • Advertising Concept Paper
(Creative Concept)
A creative concept is an overarching “Big
Idea” that captures audience interest,
influences their emotional response and
inspires them to take action. It is a unifying
theme that can be used across all
campaign messages, calls to action,
communication channels and audiences.
Source: https://www.msuiit.edu.ph/academics/schools/sgs/.../SGS-concept-paper-
template.doc
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 • Grant Project Concept Paper
This is a brief, one or two page concept
paper prepared prior to submission of a full
proposal. Applicants may use concept papers
in any of the following ways:
• to interest potential funders/sponsors
• to develop potential solutions or
investigations into project ideas
• to determine whether a project idea is
fundable.
Source: https://www.ithaca.edu/sponsored-research/docs/conceptpaper.pdf
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 Learning Competencies
(Writing a Concept Paper)

The learner…
1. defines what a concept paper is
2. determines the ways a writer can elucidate on a concept by definition, explication
and clarification
3. identifies situations in which a concept paper may be effectively used to improve
our society
4. comprehends various kinds of concept papers
5. explains and clarifies concepts in fields such as: Art, Business, Law, Philosophy,
Politics , Religion, Science, Sports, TechVoc, Home Economics , Agri. Fishery, I.A , ICT,
etc.

6.presents a novel concept or project with

accompanying visuals/ graphic aids
 Graphic Organizer
• is a visual display that demonstrates relationships
between facts, concepts or ideas.
• guides the learner’s thinking as they fill in and build
upon a visual map or diagram.
• informally used as a term to describe all visual
learning strategies such as concept mapping,
webbing, mind mapping, and more.
 Concept Maps
Concept maps graphically illustrate relationships
between two or more concepts and are linked by
words that describe their relationship.
 Webs
Brainstorming webs show how different categories of
information relate to one another.
 Mind Maps
Mind Maps are visual representations of hierarchical
information that include a central idea or image surrounded by
connected branches of associated topics or ideas. 
Concept Map
Rubrics Criteria for Evaluating a Concept Paper

Introduction
Development and Organization of Ideas
Style (inc. Transitions)
In-text Citations and Referencing
Conclusion
Writing Mechanics
Graphic Organizers
 APPLICATION 1

Let’s Solve It!

1.Identify a problem related to the field of
specialization you are handling in school. Make
the teenagers in your community or course the
subject of your concept paper.
2.Think of a possible solution to address this
problem.
3.Write a brief report of your topic, the problem
and your proposed solutions.
4.Present your report with accompanying
visuals/ graphic aids.
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 APPLICATION 2

Complete the Budget of Work (Part 3 of 5)

Competency Codes Target/Performance Activities/Pedagogies Assessment

Standards

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Thank you!

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