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Writing A Concept Paper

A concept paper provides an overview of a proposed project or research study in 3 to 5 pages. It explains the rationale, goals, methodology, timeline and budget of the project or study. A concept paper is used to obtain feedback on a project idea or determine if a full proposal should be developed. It helps funding agencies eliminate unlikely proposals and focus their resources. The key parts of a concept paper include the background, project description or problem statement, methodology, timeline and budget. They should be clearly written and formatted according to the intended reader or agency's guidelines.

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Writing A Concept Paper

A concept paper provides an overview of a proposed project or research study in 3 to 5 pages. It explains the rationale, goals, methodology, timeline and budget of the project or study. A concept paper is used to obtain feedback on a project idea or determine if a full proposal should be developed. It helps funding agencies eliminate unlikely proposals and focus their resources. The key parts of a concept paper include the background, project description or problem statement, methodology, timeline and budget. They should be clearly written and formatted according to the intended reader or agency's guidelines.

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WRITING A CONCEPT

PAPER
Learning Targets:

• Explain what a concept paper is


• Identify the features of an effective concept paper
• Identify the different types of concept papers according to context
• Use transitions to connect ideas
• Write an effective concept paper
What is 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

1. Definition is the method of identifying a given term and making


its meaning clearer.

• Informal definition is done through parenthetical or brief explanation.

• Formal definition explains a term by incorporating the term to be


defined, the general category of the term, and the quality that makes
the term different.

• Extended definition is a detailed way of defining a term and is usually


composed of at least one paragraph.
Three Ways in Explaining a Concept

2. 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, clearly present your thesis in the


introduction and follow it up with a detailed analysis of a passage
or text.
Three Ways in Explaining a Concept

3. Clarification is a method of explanation 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.
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 Concept Paper
Concept Paper for a Project

1. Cover Page
• State the name of the proponents and their affiliations
• State the head of the agency
2. Introduction
• State the information about the funding agency
• State the mission of the agency that the proponents represent
3. Rationale or background
• State the gap in knowledge to be addressed by the project
• State the problems to be solved.
• State the project’s significance
Concept Paper for a Project

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.
• Lis the personnel or equipment needed for the project
Concept Paper for Academic Research

1. Title Page
• State your research title, name, school, and date of submission.
2. Background of the Study
• Provide the current state of the field you are researching on.
• State the reasons why you are investigating on the topic
• State theoretical and practical implications of proposed research.
3. Preliminary Literature Review
• Provide a theoretical framework.
• Provide related literature that supports your topic.
Concept Paper for Academic Research

4. Statement of the Problem/Objectives


• State your general problem.
• State your specific research questions.
5. Abridged Methodology
• Provide the context and participants of the study.
• Provide the instruments to be used, data collection procedure, and data
analysis scheme to be used.
6. Timeline
7. References
Guidelines in Writing a Concept Paper

1. Cost and methodology must be reasonable.


2. Budget, methodology, and timeline should be aligned.
3. Use statistics and figures when discussing the rationale.
4. Use no more than 5 pages.
5. Never request funding for planning the proposal.
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.
End of Presentation

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