Far Eastern University- Diliman

Sampaguita Avenue, Mapayapa Village

Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 Metro Manila

Lock the Rat Box: Humane, Hands-Free Rodent Control

A Concept Paper
presented to the
Senior High School Department
Far Eastern University – Diliman

In Partial Fulfillment of the Course

English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Submitted by:

Rodriguez, Jester John B.

Rodriguez, Jester John B.
Rodriguez, Jester John B.
Rodriguez, Jester John B.
Rodriguez, Jester John B.

Submitted to:

Jester John B. Rodriguez, LPT

DECEMBER 2019
Teacher’s Note:

Remember!

You must have a great idea of new product, service, or a program in writing a concept paper
because it is one way to seek funding for it. Concept papers describe the purpose and projected
outcomes of the project, and are delivered to potential sponsors.

Format:

- Times New Roman 12

- 1.5 line spacing
- 3 spacing (cover page)
- Justified
- There must be pagination on the lower right of the paper.

The parts of Concept Paper must be written in paragraph/s providing required details but not all
of them should be written in paragraphs

Here are the parts of the Concept Paper:

Cover Page

I. Introduction
II. Statement of Purpose
III. Objectives
IV. Methodology
V. Preliminary Budget
VI. Timetable
VII. Conclusion
GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Check that the language of concept paper is action-oriented. Avoid hedging your proposal
or doing anything that sounds like you aren’t completely confident in your project. For
instance, avoid statements like “We believe that our product, Lock the Rat Box, could
potentially help certain municipalities at least control rat infestations.” A stronger statement
would be: “Lock the Rat Box will curtail rat infestations in any mid-sized municipality,
and completely eradicate them in many cases.”

2. Use vocabulary that will help your reader understand. Refrain from using jargons.

3. Include contact info. Make sure the sponsor knows how to reach you by mail, email, and
phone. Even if you’ve included this information elsewhere in a project application, it’s a good
idea to include it in the concept paper so the sponsor won’t have to hunt for it. Write this in
your conclusion in a separate paragraph.

Example: “If you are willing, you can call us at 818.555.0198 or email joe@rodentcontrol.com
anytime. I would love to help make our city rodent free. You would love to support local
business. It is a pest control service match made in Heaven, if I do say so myself!”
I. COVER PAGE

 The title must be attention-grabber and descriptive just like the given sample.
 There is no pagination for the cover page.
 Follow the format given.

II. INTRODUCTION

 Begin with a hook. A hook is an attention-grabber. It is usually one sentence and it is

persuasive. Use statistics or figures as required.

Example: “Every year, 10.5 million pounds of food go to waste due to one common pest: rats.”

 Describe the problem your project addresses and illustrate how you know it exists. Show
how your project relates to current issues, questions, or problems. Statistics and other
numerical data can help build a convincing case for why your problem matters. Some
readers might also be moved by narratives or personal stories, so consider including those
as well. This will serve as the rationale of the paper.

Example: “Rats are a nuisance, but also a serious vector of diseases such as rabies and the
bubonic plague. Municipalities across the United States spend upwards of twenty million dollars
a year combating these issues.”

 Explain the reason for approaching the sponsor or funding agency. This must describe
how your goals and the sponsor’s mission mesh.

Example: “The Savco Foundation has long been committed to funding projects that foster
healthy communities. We have developed Lock the Rat Box as an easy, cost-effective means to
lower illness rates and sanitation costs in municipalities, and are seeking your support for the
project.”

Overall, the introduction comprises one or two paragraphs.

II. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

 Write a one-sentence direct and clear purpose in presenting your concept which must be
aligned to your rationale.
III. OBJECTIVES

 Include one (1) general objective and three (3) to five (5) specific objectives of this
project. Overall, this must be written in one paragraph and must be SMART (specific,
measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound).

IV. METHODOLOGY

 Share the basics of your method and describe it succinctly. In this sample concept paper,
I would propose a prototype device to humanely trap rats or I may suggest activities like
advertising programs to educate the community or sending investigators to study the
extent of the problem.

 Emphasize what makes your method/s unique. Remember that sponsors may be looking
at numerous requests for funding. To ensure that yours is successful, you have to explain
what sets your project apart. Ask yourself the question: “What is my project doing that no
one has done or tried before?”

Example: “While previous governmental services have explained rat infestations via poster,
radio, and television campaigns, they have not taken advantage of social media as a means of
connecting with community members. Our project fills that gap.”

 Enumerate the steps/procedures in implementing the project. Here’s a marketing sample:

 Drop the fliers and business cards in offices, libraries, public facilities and
train stations etc.
 Placing a classified advertisement in the paper, about our company and the
services we offer
 Introduce our business by sending introductory letters to corporate
organizations, commercial farms, facility managers and households.
V. PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 Provide a preliminary budget. Sponsors will be interested to see a general overview of

how much your project is expected to cost. This explains the need for funding and helps
the sponsor determine if the project’s scope is appropriate. A concept paper is a
preliminary proposal, so not every detail needs to be spelled out, but give info on the
basics of costs that may include things like:
 Personnel, including any assistants
 Equipment and supplies
 Travel
 Consultants you may need to bring in
 Space (rent, for example)

 Explain how to measure your project’s outcomes. If you are proposing a product, success
can be measured in the units produced and/or sold. If your proposing a service or event,
you may use survey to gauge customer satisfaction, community involvement, and other
metrics.

VI. TIMETABLE

 Make an estimate of the time it will take for the completion of the project. You can create
an illustration, a graph, or a table that will show the dates or time that you expect a
certain task to be done; duration of implementation.

VII. CONCLUSION

 Wrap things up with a short paragraph at the end of your paper, reiterating your project’s
purpose, basic plan of action, and needs. Focus on the essential points you want to stick
in the sponsor’s mind. Emphasize the purpose and the importance or significance of your
big idea in the paper.

Example: “We are quite optimistic that our values and quality of service offering will help us
drive our rodent control business to enviable heights and also help us attract the numbers of
clients that will make the business highly profitable.”
Source:
https://m.wikihow.com/Write-a-Concept-Paper