GROUP 3 (HARDCOPY)

CHAPTER 3: WRITING A CONCEPT PAPER

What is a concept paper?

Concept papers are summaries of projects or issues that reflect the interests, experience and

expertise of the writer or organization. Concept papers generally serve the purpose of providing

in-depth discussion of a topic that the writer has a strong position on, usually with the intent of

obtaining funding for that project from donors. The terms "concept paper" and "proposal" are

often used interchangeably as they can be used for the same function. The concept paper may

also be used as an instructional tool that may have developed as a result of extensive research,

committee input and/or as a result of the outcome of a current project. In addition to providing

guidance for implementation of a program, a concept paper could also discuss best practices,

philosophies and other related issues that the writer believes action should be taken on in the near

future.
Guidelines in Writing a Concept Paper

1. Cost and methodology should be reasonable.

2. The budget, methodology and timeline should be clearly aligned.
3. Use statistics and figures when discussing the rationale for the projects.
4. Use no more than five pages excluding cover page.
5. Never request funding for planning the proposal.
6. Adjust your language to the intended readers.
7. Include the overview of the budget if it is required.
8. Be sure that basic formats details, such as page numbers, are incorporated..

9. Cite your references.

3 Ways in Explaining a Concept

1. DEFINITION

 It is the method of identifying a given term and making its meaning clearer.

 Can be presented in 3 ways: Informal, Formal or Extended

a. Informal – Parenthetical or brief explanation

b. Formal – Explains a term to be defined (species), general category of the term

(genus) and the quality that makes the term different from other terms in the same

category (differentia)

c. Extended – Detailed way of defining a term – 1 paragraph.

Signal Words (Definition)

As defined Means

For example Such as

For instance To define

Is defined as To illustrate

2. EXPLICATION –

 Method of explanation in which sentences, verses, quote or passages are

taken away from a literary or academic work and then interpreted and

explained in a detailed way.

3. CLARIFICATION –

 Points are organized (general abstract idea to specific and concrete

examples.)

 Entails the analysis of the concept by looking at the examples.

Signal Words (Clarification)

After all For instance Namely This is

As an example In other words Put another way To be specific

Consider the following In particular Specifically To clarify

For example In short Stated differently To illustrate

CONCEPT PAPER for a PROJECT

1. Cover-page-details about the proponents

2. Introduction (mission/vision)

3. Rationale/Background- Problems/ Significance

4. Project description-goals and objectives/methodology (action plan)

5. Project Need and Cost- Outline of the main budget/ justify how budget will be used

CONCEPT PAPER for ACADEMI RESEARCH

1. Title Page – Research Title/ name of School etc.

2. Background of the Study-field/ Problems

3. Preliminary Literature Review – theoretical framework/related literature

4. Statement of the Problem/ Objectives – Problem in one sentence. Specific questions/

objectives.

5. Abridged Methodology – Participants of the Study, Instruments to be used.

6. References
CHAPTER 3: WRITING A CONCEPT PAPER

GROUP 3

Lojica, John Bryan

Henson, John Kenneth

Mangaliag, Junnipher

Marzan, Lanz

Melano, Rogelio

Mirandilla, Joniel

Franco, Jessica Joyce

Hiñola, Christine Mae

Nacilla, Rochelle