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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC
AND PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES
AT THE END OF THIS UNIT, STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
*Understand how definition is essential in a concept paper
*Discuss the different kind of definition
*Learn how to make a clear definition in a concept
*Define the word Concept
*Know the different parts of a concept
*Learn on how to make a concept paper

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AIIXEPLTNOC EXPLICATION
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UNIT FOUR
WRITING THE
CONCEPT
PAPER
What comes into your mind when
you hear, say or read the word
“CONCEPT PAPER”?
LESSON 1 FOCUS 1
DEVELOPING CONCEPTS
The Art of Defining

Definitions are essential in school work as
they serve as a frame of reference for
discussions. For instance, concepts in your
respective subjects are understood because
terms are used in a specific concept or
process.
Definition clarifies the meaning of the

concept.
FOCUS 2
Central to developing concept papers is writing

definitions. Definitions are used to provide the
meaning of a particular word or term.
Definition may be classified into different ways

which include the following:
*FORMAL DEFINITION
*INFORMAL DEFINITION
*EXTENDED DEFINITION
FOCUS 2
: A formal definition is based on a concise, logic

pattern that includes as much information as it
can within a minimum amount of space. The
DEFINITIONS
primary reason why there is a need to include
definitions in one’s writing is to avoid
FORMAL
misunderstanding with the readers.
A formal definition consists of three parts:
1. TERM
2. CLASS
3. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
FOCUS 2
: TERM
- it is the the word to be defined. It may be
introduced by the articles “the” , “an” and “a”.
DEFINITIONS
CLASS
-it is the group where the term is belongs.
FORMAL
Through this method your readers will have a

specific idea of the term being defined.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
-are the qualities that make the term unique.
FOCUS 2
Example:
DISTINGUISHING
TERM CLASS
FEATURES
that has two wheels
DEFINITIONS
A bicycle is a mode of transport and is powered
through the pedaling
effort of the rider.
FORMAL
that use to create,

process, store, or
A Computer is an electronic device retrieve different
types of data and
information.
that is primary concerned
with naming and classifying
is a branch of things such as animals and
A Taxonomy plants into groups within a
scientific study
larger system, according to
their similarities and
FOCUS 2
-Abstract Ideas
-Do not include distinguishing features
-Uses known words or examples to
DEFINITIONS
explain an unknown term. These

INFORMAL
definitions may be synonyms or antonyms

introduced by or, in other words, or like.
-Make use of defining techniques.
-Giving of a parenthetical or brief
explanation.
FOCUS 2
Example:
TERM CLASS
A chair is a piece of furniture
DEFINITIONS
Freedom also referred to as liberty or
independence, is a state people
INFORMAL
reach when they are free to

think and do whatever they
please.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is naturally found in vegetable
oil, fish, and nuts.
FOCUS 2
Extended definitions are essay length texts that use

different rhetorical patterns to show the meaning of a
DEFINITIONS particular term or concept. Usually, extended
definition essays or concept papers not only define but
also describe, compare and contrast, and show cause-
EXTENDED
and-effect relationships to provide the reader a holistic

definition of term.
It generally have components of both informal and

formal definitions. However, it uses a number of other
techniques to define a word, concept, or phrase.
FOCUS 2
Example:
Once, bullying in schools was only referred to
DEFINITIONS the students who forced the smaller students to
give up their lunch, money, or the ones who
EXTENDED
beat them up after school. However, now

harassment if often happening online. Real
bullies hide behind social media technology,
like Facebook, posting embarrassing pictures
and videos of their classmates and setting up
relationships to lead on and shame others, an
act known as catfishing.
FOCUS 3
In order to clearly define your concept, remember
these following tips:
1. In formal definitions, avoid using the same term to be defined

(e.g., “A cell phone is a phone…”).
2. In writing definitions, observe the concept of mutual exclusivity.

Meanings, make sure that the features of the term do not overlap
with other similar concepts of the same class. (e.g., “A
skateboard is a mode of transport that has four wheels.”)
LESSON 2 FOCUS 1
PRESENTING CONCEPTS
Concept are defined as abstract ideas. They are

understood to be the fundamental building blocks of the
concept behind principles, thoughts and beliefs.
Concepts may be explained through different modes or

patterns. Aside from definition, other ways such as
explication and explanations can be used to elucidate on
a concept.
A concept can be developed through explanation by

providing examples or situations.
FOCUS 1
CONCEPT PAPER
-Defines an idea or a concept and explains its
essence in order to clarify the “whatness” of the 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.
FOCUS 2
There are different parts of a concept paper.

These are:
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion
FOCUS 2
The Introduction states the problem and covers the thesis

statement. It is where the background of the study belong.
It must have a clear description of the topic.
FOCUS 2
The body of the essay the main section of the concept paper. In
this part, you will elaborate on the specific claims made in your
thesis statement. To make the work manageable, consider
developing topic sentences for each supporting point from your
thesis statement. These topic sentences will then be used as the
main idea of each paragraph to make up the body of the essay.
Example:
Thesis statement: Plagiarism can be explained from cultural,
political, and educational perspectives.
Note that the three supporting claims in the thesis statement are
cultural, political, and educational perspectives. One example for
the topic sentence can be:
FOCUS 2
In some cultures, plagiarism is not found to be an

offensive practice since communities are not very
particular with individual contributions to group work.
FOCUS 2
On the other hand, explication employs a critical interpretation of

a concept. Referring to short passages from another source,
explication provides another perspective of a concept.
An explication interprets another work by examining the

concept/s presented. Through critical analysis of points raised in
text, a richer explanation of the concept is given to readers. This
may be done through comparison and contrast, description, cause
and effect, and other rhetorical modes.
FOCUS 2
In order to write an explication/clarification, consider the
questions posed and quoted portions of the paragraph:
1. In this piece, how does the author distinguish mad woman from
the attic and madwoman in the attic?
2. The phrase “madwoman from the attic” is taken from another

text (Gilbert and Gubar) but how does the author interpret
this? What example are given?
Concept paper are not only define, explicate, or explain something

but are also used beyond the classroom. For instance, companies
now require concept papers for projects before certain actions are
undertaken. Grant-giving bodies require concept papers from
researches before fund are awarded.
FOCUS 3
The conclusion of the concept paper reemphasizes the

thesis statement, provides a summary of the body of the
paper, and relates the importance of the concept in a
specific field or the world in general. In terms of
difficulty, the conclusion is the easiest to write since you
will be referring to the previous parts you drafted.
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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC

*Understand how definition is essential in a concept paper

*Discuss the different kind of definition

*Learn how to make a clear definition in a concept

*Define the word Concept

*Know the different parts of a concept

*Learn on how to make a concept paper

The Art of Defining

Definition clarifies the meaning of the

Central to developing concept papers is writing

Definition may be classified into different ways

: A formal definition is based on a concise, logic

misunderstanding with the readers.

A formal definition consists of three parts:

Through this method your readers will have a

that use to create,

explain an unknown term. These

definitions may be synonyms or antonyms

reach when they are free to

Extended definitions are essay length texts that use

and-effect relationships to provide the reader a holistic

It generally have components of both informal and

beat them up after school. However, now

1. In formal definitions, avoid using the same term to be defined

2. In writing definitions, observe the concept of mutual exclusivity.

Concept are defined as abstract ideas. They are

Concepts may be explained through different modes or

A concept can be developed through explanation by

-Starts with a definition, either formal or informal, of

There are different parts of a concept paper.

The Introduction states the problem and covers the thesis

In some cultures, plagiarism is not found to be an

On the other hand, explication employs a critical interpretation of

An explication interprets another work by examining the

2. The phrase “madwoman from the attic” is taken from another

Concept paper are not only define, explicate, or explain something

The conclusion of the concept paper reemphasizes the

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