Concept Paper

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and
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Professional Purposes
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CONCEPT PAPER
- Is an overview of the study which

includes the summary of what is it all
about, the reasons for conducting the
study and how it will be carried out.
Three Ways of Explaining a
Concept
P ETS & RUBS
Definition,
Explication and
Clarification.
MY U L T I MA T E
DEFINITION
- is the method of identifying a

given term and making its
meaning clearer.
A definition
M E E T can be
presented
MY P E T in three ways:
informal, formal and
extended
1. An informal definition is done through a parenthetical or brief
explanation.
M E ET
2. A formal definition explains a term by incorporating a pattern:
species(the term being defined);
MY P E T
genus(the general category/group to where the term belongs)
differentia(the quality which makes the term different from
other terms in the same category/group)
3. An extended definition is a detailed way of defining a term

and is usually composed of at least one paragraph.
MY U L T I MA T E
EXPLICATION
is a method of explanation in which
sentences, verses, quotes or passages are
taken from literary or academic work and
then interpreted and explained in a detailed
way.
1. thesis (your claim/premise about the literary
or academic work you are
M E ET
analysing/interpreting) in the introduction and
follow it up with a 2. detailed analysis of the
M Y P E T
passage or text. You may begin the body of the
explication by analysingand explaining how the
text is constructed. You explication should end
with a concise 3. conclusion by stating your
thesis and major arguments.
M E ET
MY P E T
Figure1.1 shows the enrolment on both Academic and TVL
strands in Bato RDHS for school year 2019-2020 (claim/premise)
Academic Strand enrollees equaled to 177. On one hand, TVL
Strand enrollees reached 277 which doubled the number of
enrollees under Academic strand. Among the five TVL tracks
offered, EIM got the highest number which is 65; followed by
BPP/COOKERY- 60; EPAS-59; DRESSMAKING-49; and
Carpentry-44. However, under the Academic strand, GAS
obtained the highest number of enrollees, that is 56. Next to it
is HUMMS with 55; STEM with 43 and ABM having the lowest
number that is 23. (Detailed analysis/interpretation of the
text/data)
The table also reflects that most
students preferred TVL strand over
Academic strand.(Conclusion)
MY U L T I MA T E
CLARIFICATION
is a method of explanation in which
the points are organized from a
general abstract to specific and
concrete examples.
S T AR I NG
Examine and analyze the chart below. Indicate all the important
points through explication.

Barrot and Sipacio (2016) claims
that concept paper usually ranges
from 500 to 2,000 words and is
usually divided into several parts.
Comparison and Contrast of Concept Papers in Terms
of Structure
A. Concept Paper for a Project
1.Cover Page
✔State the name of the proponents and their affiliations;
the addresses, contact numbers, and email addresses
of the proponents; the head of the agency and his/her
contact information; and the date of submission.
2. Introduction
✔State the information about the funding agency to
show that you understand its mission.
✔State the mission of the agency that the proponents
represent and align it to the funding agency’s mission.
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.

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

B. Concept Paper for Academic Research

1. Title Page
✔State your research title, name and school, and date of submission

2. Background of the Study
✔Provide the current state of the field you are researching.
✔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 the chosen topic and
the theoretical and practical implications of your proposed research.

3. Preliminary Literature Review
✔Provide a theoretical framework. This includes the theory that will
guide you in the conduct of your research.
✔Provide related literature that supports your topic.

4. Statement of the Problem/Objectives
✔State your general problem in one sentence.
✔State your specific research questions or objectives.

5. Abridged Methodology
✔Provide the contexts and participants of the study; the instruments to be
used;

6. Timeline
✔Provide a timeline (e.g. Gantt chart) set in months and year.

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

Guidelines in Writing a Concept Paper
Barrot and Sipacio (2016) presented the following guidelines to come up with a
well-written concept paper.
1.Cost and methodology should be reasonable.
2.The budget, methodology, and timeline should be clearly aligned.
3.Use no more than five pages (single-spaced) excluding the cover page. Do not
overwhelm the readers with details.
4.Adjust your language to the intended readers. You may use technical terms if
readers are scholars and scientists. However, refrain from using jargon when
your target readers are lay persons.
5.Be sure that basic format details, such as page numbers, are incorporated. Cite
your references.

A. PracticeWTaskH ITE BOA R D
1: Abstraction PAGE
Directions: Write E if the statement shows an effective way of writing a
concept paper and N if not (adopted from Barrot & Sipacio, 2016).
1.Rino fails to indicate the page number in his concept paper.

2.Andrew included a literature review for the concept paper he made for his
term paper.
3.Geryl includes in the references all journals he used but excludes the
books he cited.
4.Thea made her timeline independent from the details in the methodology.
5.Yana requested a budget from the funding agency on the preparation of
the concept paper.
B. ASSESSMENT
W H I T E B O A R D P A G E
Directions: Determine which category of a concept paper the following titles
fall under. Compare and contrast the titles considering the key terms and
concepts. Choose from among these options: Art, Business, Law,
Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Science, Sports, and Tech-Voc.
1. A Conceptual Analysis of Disinformation

2.The Faith Concept and Types
3.Home Economics and Food Literacy
4. Measuring the Rule of Law, Justice, and Fundamental Rights
5.Defining Chronic Mental Illness: A Concept Paper
610.
WH ITE BOA R D PAGE

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English for Academic

- Is an overview of the study which

- is the method of identifying a

3. An extended definition is a detailed way of defining a term

1.Rino fails to indicate the page number in his concept paper.

1. A Conceptual Analysis of Disinformation

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