THE CONCEPT PAPER overview of the project's Methodology (also called Project Activities or Action Plan).

overview of the project's Methodology (also called Project Activities or Action Plan). The goals, objectives, and activities need to align
closely with each other and be accomplished within the proposed timeline.
I. What is a concept paper? They are…___________________________________________________________________ Evaluation:
 Summaries of projects or issues that reflect the interests, experience and expertise of the writer or organization. Briefly state your intended outcomes and how you will measure success.
 It serves as a prelude to a full paper to objectively inform the reader about the idea or concept. Budget
 It is an embodiment of your ideas on a certain topic In general terms (not detailed), state the resources you will need to carry out the project.
 Sometimes called a prospectus or preliminary proposal. Or pre-proposal, is a useful tool for several purposes Appearance is important. Use appropriate font and margins; check tor spelling; number the pages; and, provide your contact information.
 A concept paper or project brief is a concise presentation of ideas about a particular project. By protocol, it is requirement before
the submission of a full or detailed project proposal. FORMAT 3
Rationale
II. Usage/ Purpose_____________________________________________________________________________________ Background, Problem, Proposed solution, Objectives, Benefits, Expected Results
 Captures the interest of person or group who is going to fund or be part of a project. Methodology
 Should be able to demonstrate clearly how the ideas in the project work effectively Pre-planning Stage, Implementation Stage, and Evaluation Stage (with intended outcomes
 Provides an in-depth discussion of a topic that the writer has a strong position on, usually with the intent of obtaining funding for Management
that project from donors. Person Involved, Responsibility, Description of Responsibility
 Can be used as an instructional tool that may have developed as a result of extensive research, committee input and/or as a result Budget
of the outcome of a current project. Budget Breakdown, Budget Summary
 Can discuss best practices, philosophies and other related issues that the writer believes action should be taken on in the near Recommendation
future. Further suggestions to improve the project

III. Parts/content of a concept paper______________________________________________________________________ IV. Elements or parts of a concept paper__________________________________________________________________

FORMAT 1 1. A title in the form of a question. This may be the last part of the concept paper that you write, but it should appear at the heading of
Introduction the paper.
Provide a background of the problem or need 2. A clear description of the research topic, including a summary of what is already known about that topic.
Project description 3. A one-sentence statement of the research question that the project will seek to answer. (This is almost always something that is not
Explain the goals, objectives, startegies or activities, including contingencies for achieving goals and objective; provide also timeliness known.) The concept paper should elaborate on how this question can be answered -- something that almost always takes more than
and expected benefits or outcomes one sentence to accomplish.
Support Needed/Cost 4. A demonstration of why it is important to answer this research question. What good comes of this answer? Why is this project worth
List down and rationalize support needed like financial, technical, and manpower supports. writing?
Contact Information 5. A description of how the researcher plans to answer the research question. This includes:
Indicate contact details of the proponent /writer of the concept paper a. a description of the data or evidence that the researcher plans to gather or use; 
b. a description of how the researcher will analyze these data; and 
FORMAT 2 c. a demonstration of how these data and this analytic method will answer the research question.
Introduction 6. Concept papers should range from 1 - 2 double-spaced pages (250-500 words).
Include information about the funding agency that demonstrates you have done your homework and that you understand their mission:
what they fund and how the mission of your agency and that of the finding agency mesh. The first sentences are important. Capture their V. Things/Points to remember___________________________________________________________________________
interest; engage them to continue reading the rest of your concept paper.  Write a clear and succinct purpose statement.
Purpose  Your purpose statement should be direct, clear, and detailed.
In simple terms, state the problem that your project will address or the need that your project will fulfill. Provide evidence as to why this  Show your knowledge of the organization you belong in the introduction.
problem is important. Include supporting documentation like statistical data. Cite what others have accomplished, your expertise in this  Provide the administration that illustrates alignment between your goals and the school’s ideals.
area, and what more needs to be done.  Describe exactly your procedures for accomplishing the task .Explain what you need from the organization and why.
Project Description  Including anticipated budgets, estimated costs of operation and upstart, equipment, and supplies for the implementation.
Briefly state your proposed solution to the problem, the answer to the need, or the investigation that will fill the knowledge gap. Address  Time line- indicating your anticipated date of completion. (E.g. Programme)
your unique, unusual, distinctive, innovative, and/or novel aspects of the approach, showing why you have the best solution worthy of  By linking thoughts to actions to results, you illustrate to the organization that you have thought out the project from start to finish
funding. and have not overlooked any important details.
 End your proposal by revisiting the benefits to the participants or to the school.
The project description includes the project's Goals and Objectives. A goal is your overall aim of what you want to accomplish.  Giving a more in-depth explanation of reasons the project will be beneficial to the organization, will help to reinforce the positive
Objectives are specific, measurable statements that will lead to attainment of your goal. The project description also includes an outcomes mentioned in the introduction.
 Use graphic aids (line graph, bar graph, circle/pie charts, tables)
 Activity guidelines shall compose of the following stages and shall be stated in narrative form: I. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
 Pre-planning stage shall include the dates and procedure of pre-conferences with the core group, working committees and (1 paragraph for each)
consultation with focal persons and administration. Rationale (Present the situation)
 Implementation stage shall contain the guidelines, steps, procedures as to the actual implementation of the activity. Priority Needs (What’s the Problem)
 Evaluation stage shall include the dates and procedure of post conferences with the core group, working committees, focal persons The Proposed Approach (The solution which is your project)
and administration. People Involved
Target Group (Who gets to benefit/Clientele)
VI. Writing a Concept Paper through ELUCIDATION
It is used to explain a new or complex concept or idea by providing a definition of the concept or by explication or clarifying the concept. II. PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
Definition and explication are the two common techniques of elucidation: This project aims to …
1.
1. Definition – Term + Genus ( or family) of the concept + Differentia ( or the differentiating characteristics
2.
2. Explication or Clarification – It is the process of clarifying how a concept works by illustrating the whys and hows of the concept in
3.
various situations. For example, in the article The Popularity of Smartphones, you can see explication on the concept of smartphone in
the way how people socialize and the many ways that they can customize their phones according to their lifestyles and personality III. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
preference. A. Methodology
Date Activity Expected
CONCEPT PAPER TEMPLATE Resources Output
STRUCTURE People Materials/ Amount
Involved Equipment needed
Title Page and Abstract: This is both the cover page and abstract of your paper Needed
SAMPLE
Project Title : Reading – iLike, iShare

Project Description : A reading project proposal that focuses on the Total

APNHS students’ reading problems by giving
remedial activities and reading supervisions. B. Management and Personnel
Personnel Role Responsibility/Tasks
Project Objectives : 1. To provide remediation to identified reading
problems among selected Grade 7 students
2. To create guidelines for reading intervention and
implementation
3. To establish a school - literate and proficient
readers C. Budget and Resources:
Over-all Budget Breakdown
Project Duration : 3 months (January 3 – April 3, 2018) Item Description/ Quantity Cost
Specifics
Estimated Cost : 10,000 Php

People/Org Involved : APNHS Principal Total Expenditures

Language Teachers
Parents
Annexes:
Project Proponents : Harry Potter Enclose blueprints/Maps/Plan
Ron Weasley
Hermione Granger