CONCEPT PAPER least one paragraph.

This incorporates various

 provides an overview of the project patterns of development to explain a given
 helps funding agencies eliminate proposals concept.
that are likely to be disapproved (comparison and contrast, narration,
 helps save time and effort for both the description, classification, analysis, process,
proponents and the funding agencies analogy, and cause and effect)
 Ranges from 500 to 2000 words
 Parts of the concept paper vary depending Learning materials- printed and non-printed
on the nature of the project/activity objects or items that teachers and learners use
to facilitate language learning
Uses of Concept Paper
1. Serves as a foundation of the full proposal Signal Words for Definition
2. Helps determine whether a certain project as defined is defined as
is feasible or not for example means
3. Used to piques the interest of the potential for instance to illustrate
funding agencies. to define such as
4. Used to obtain informal feedback on the
ideas prior to preparing the full proposal 2. Explication- a method of explanation in
which sentences, verses, quotes, or passages
3 Ways in Explaining a Concept taken from a literary or academic work are
1. Definition interpreted and explained in a detailed way
2. Explication
3. Clarification 3. Clarification- a method of explanation in
which the points are organized from a general
1. Definition- method of identifying a given abstract idea to specific and concrete examples
term and making its meaning clearer. - entails the analysis of the concept by
Definition can be presented in 3 ways: looking at the examples and specifying some of
a. Informal definition- done through its characteristics to arrive at one working
parenthetical or brief explanation definition which can be used throughout the
Ex. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is naturally found in paper
vegetable oil, fish, and nuts.
Signal Words for Clarification
b. Formal definition- explains a term by after all in other words
incorporating the pattern; species (term)-genus as an example in short
(category/class)-differentia (quality that makes for example namely
the term different) for instance specifically
Ex. Vitamin E is a light yellow fat-soluble vitamin that is to clarify
that acts as an anti-oxidant. to illustrate stated differently

c. Extended definition- is a detailed way of 2 Kinds of Concept Paper

defining a term and is usually composed of at 1. Concept Paper for a Project
2. Concept paper for Academic Research
Concept Paper for a Project
1. Cover Page
- Name of proponents and their affiliations
- Addresses, contact numbers, and email
addresses of the proponents
- Head of the agency and his/her contact
information
- 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
- State the proponents’ agency was
established and major accomplishments.
- Present and describe other partner
agencies and why they are qualified as such.
- Provide reasons why the funding agency
should support the project.
3. Rationale or Background
- State the problems to be solved.
- State the project’s significance.
4. Project Description
- State the goals and objectives of the project
- Present the methodology
( sometimes termed as Action Plan, Project
Activities or approach)
- Present the timeline expressed in months
and year.
- State the benefits or anticipated outcomes
- State 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.
Concept Paper for Academic Research
1. Title Page
- State your research title
- State your name and school
- State the date of submission
2. Background of the Study
- Provide the current state of the field you
are researching on.
- State the gap on 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 on the chosen topic.
- State the theoretical and practical
implications of your proposed research
3. Preliminary Literature Review
 Provide a theoretical framework. The
theoretical framework includes the theory
that will guide you in the conduct of your
research.
 provide related literature that supports
your topic
 Provide related studies that will help you in
conducting the research or analysing and
discussing the data.
 Provide a brief synthesis of the reviewed
literature and studies
4. Statement of the Problem/Objectives
- State your general problem in one
sentence.
- State your specific research questions or 9. Cite your references
objectives

5. Abridged Methodology

- Provide the context and participants of the

study.
- Provide the instruments to be used.
- Provide the data collection procedure.
- Provide the data analysis scheme to be used

6. Timeline

 Provide a timeline (e.g., Gantt chart) set in

months and year

7. References

 Provide a list of all books, journals, and

other resources cited in your paper

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 project
4. Use no more than five pages (single-spaced)
excluding the cover page. Do not
overwhelm the readers with details.
5. Never request funding for planning the
proposal.
6. Adjust your language to the intended
readers. Refrain from using jargon when
your target readers are lay persons.
7. Include the overview of the budget if it is
required or you may skip this section and
you may include the type of support you
may need such as personnel, travel and
communication, and equipment.
8. Be sure that basic format details, such as
page numbers, are incorporated.