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Quarter 1 – Module 8:
Various Kinds of
Concept Paper; Presenting a
Concept with Visual/Graphic
Aids
EAPP-Grade 11
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 8: Various Kinds of Concept Paper;
Presenting a Concept with Visual/ Graphic Aids
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the
critical approaches in writing a critique. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order
in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
In this module you will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the concept papers in various disciplines: Arts, Business, Law,
Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Science, Sports, and Technical Vocational Livelihood (Home
Economics, Agri-Fishery Arts, Industrial Arts, and Information Communication Technology);
2. Present a novel concept or project with accompanying visual/graphic aids.
Specifically, you are expected to:
1. Identify the distinguishing feature of a concept paper for each discipline;
2. Show differences of concept papers in each discipline;
3. Recognize the characteristics of effective visual aids;
4. Be familiar with the different types of visual aids and appropriate ways to use them; and
5. Determine how to create original visual and how to locate visual aid created by others.

What I Know

Before we begin with your learning journey, let us check first your prior knowledge on the
concept that will be taught in this module. Read the specific the instruction given below.
Directions: For items 1-5, encirle the letter that has the terms associated with the illustrated
profession.
1. Medical Doctor
A. blanching, braising, basting, broiling, marinating
B. stethoscope, blood pressure, anatomy, surgery
C. beam, deadload, deflection, damping, column
D. chalk, pencil, blackboard, eraser, classrecord
2. Teacher
A. selling, marketing, enterprising, financing, supplying
B. arts, literature, counselor, prosecutor, judge
C. beam, deadload, deflection, damping, column
D. chalk, pencil, blackboard, eraser, class record
3. Chef
A. advising, suing, defending, prosecuting, debating
B. stethoscope, blood pressure, anatomy, surgery
C. chalk, pencil, blackboard, eraser, class record
D. blanching, braising, basting, broiling, marinating
4. Engineer
A. blanching, braising, basting, broiling, marinating
B. selling, marketing, enterprising, financing, supplying
C. beam, deadload, deflection, damping, column
D. chalk, pencil, blackboard, eraser, classrecord
5. Lawyer
A. selling, marketing, enterprising, financing, supplying
B. blanching, braising, basting, broiling, marinating
C. advising, suing, defending, prosecuting, debating
D. nursing, operating, prescribing, diagnosing, life saving

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For items 6-10, identify which discipline the concept paper topic belongs. Choose your
answers from the list of words below. Write only the letter of your answer on the space
provided before the number.
A. Arts/Culture F. Politics
B. Business G. Religion
C. Law H. Science
D. Philosophy I. Technical Vocational Livelihood
E. Sports
________6. COVID - 19 Control Priorities and Improving Health
________7. Assessment on Violence against Women during the Pandemic
________8. Portrayal of Minorities in Media
________9. Investing in Social Media Campaign and Digital Marketing
_______10. Adapting Keto or Low - Carb Diet Program for Athletes

For items 11-15, write T if the statement is true. Write F is the statement is false.
________11. A business concept paper is designed to correctly assess issues or holes in the
market that a company will address.
________12. The concept paper in law includes the legal empowerment programs often employ
community-level interventions such as paralegals that work closer to their communities.
________13. For concept paper in philosophy, concepts are ranging from conscience, human
rights, life after death, justice and the like.
________14. Concept papers of various disciplines have similar content, style and format.
________15. Digitization of medical records and impact of pandemic on agriculture and food
security are topics for concept paper in politics.

VISUALIZE ME!
Direction. Encircle the letter of your choice and identify which of the following statements or
phrases best defines a particular graphic visual aids and why?
Visual aids #1. Flip Chart

A. It is more beneficial for smaller audiences and they are favored for brainstorming sessions as
it can gather ideas and are widely used for summarizing information.
B. It is very useful to help explain the sequence of ideas or routines, particularly in the
sciences and it fixed a list to help recapitulate what has been discussed or preseted.
C. It is widely used for presentations because it is easy to create attractive and professional
presentations and it is simple to modify and reorganize content compared to other visual aids.
D. It can be useful tools for making an impact or even for making a dull topic more interesting
and sometimes it is needed for technical and practical reasons, such as, showing a model or
conducting an experiment.
Why?_________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________

Visual Aids # 2.

A. It is more beneficial for smaller audiences and they are favored for brainstorming sessions as
it can gather ideas and are widely used for summarizing information.
B. It is very useful to help explain the sequence of ideas or routines, particularly in the
sciences and it fixed a list to help recapitulate what has been discussed or presented.
C. It is widely used for presentations because it is easy to create attractive and professional
presentations and it is simple to modify and reorganize content compared to other visual aids.

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D. It can be useful tools for making an impact or even for making a dull topic more interesting
and sometimes it is needed for technical and practical reasons, such as, showing a model or
conducting an experiment.
Why?_________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Visual Aids # 3. Power Point Presentation (PPT)

A. It is more beneficial for smaller audiences and they are favored for brainstorming sessions as
it can gather ideas and are widely used for summarizing information.
B. It is very useful to help explain the sequence of ideas or routines, particularly in the
sciences and it fixed a list to help recapitulate what has been discussed or presented.
C. It is widely used for presentations because it is easy to create attractive and professional
presentations and it is simple to modify and reorganize content compared to other visual aids.
D. It can be useful tools for making an impact or even for making a dull topic more interesting
and sometimes it is needed for technical and practical reasons, such as, showing a model or
conducting an experiment.
Why?_________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Visual Aids #4. Artifacts or Props

A. It is more beneficial for smaller audiences and they are favored for brainstorming sessions as
it can gather ideas and are widely used for summarizing information.
B. It is very useful to help explain the sequence of ideas or routines, particularly in the
sciences and it fixed a list to help recapitulate what has been discussed or presented.
C. It is widely used for presentations because it is easy to create attractive and professional
presentations and it is simple to modify and reorganize content compared to other visual aids.
D. It can be useful tools for making an impact or even for making a dull topic more interesting
and sometimes it is needed for technical and practical reasons, such as, showing a model or
conducting an experiment.
Why?______________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

Concept paper in various disciplines differ from one discipline to another. It requires
different format and organizational structure with a purpose of reaching a particular
audience. They conform to the expectations of their readers. They follow the certain methods
and procedures as well as the conventions of presenting their concepts.

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 What’s In

In your previous module, you have learned how to write a concept paper by definition,
explication and clarification. Let us recall your lesson by doing the activity below.
Activity 1. Pass the Past
Direction: Read each statement and identify the part of concept paper that the statement
describes. Choose your answer from the choices below and write it on the space provided.

Concept Paper Title Introduction Need for the Concept

Background Project Description Support or Budget

___________________1. This summarizes the conclusive evidences and relevance to the study
area which are structured from the worldview, regional, and localized perspective.
___________________2. It should be as brief as possible and to the point such that by a glance
one would know exactly the paper’s intention.
___________________3. This includes the project’s goals and objectives.
___________________4. This is an outline of the main budget categories for the requested
project support.
___________________5. This gives a brief on how it will contribute to the organization or
company having more opportunities as a result. The understanding of the main objective
must be clearly stated so that the gap intended to be addressed are introduced.

What’s New

At this time, we will find out if you can already distinguish a term from a particular
discipline or profession. You have to take note that there are terms which are of general meaning
and there are terms usually exclusive only to a particular group of people in their respective
profession. You can make use of this basic knowledge in writing a concept paper in various
disciplines.
Activity 2: Matching Boxes
Direction: Determine which boxes should be paired together so each numbered box or word
would match to the lettered box or meanings. Write your answer at the blank box provided.

1. Law A. It provides opportunities for active civic membership by giving

young people ways to make contributions to their community.
2. Arts B. It avoids the use of impressionistic or metaphorical language, or
language which appeals primarily to our senses, emotions, or moral
beliefs.
3. Philosophy C. It tries to demonstrate or refute provocative religious concepts,
such as the existence of God or the idea of reincarnation.
4. Religion D. It describes and predicts natural phenomenon in terms of
accumulative body of experimentally verifiable laws.
5. Business E. It includes traditional areas of food, nutrition, and clothing.
6.Home F. It requires a constant monitoring of principles and a strong
Economics strategic orientation based on a clear identification of societal
challenges.
7. Politics G. It creates an abundance of new, state-of-the-art literature related
to all aspects of this expanding discipline.

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 8. Science H. It focuses one’s thinking so that the entrepreneur can identify
the specifics of his/her proposed venture.
9. Sports I. It provides an explanation of a philosophical concept and then
either support or refute that concept.
10. Agri -Fishery J. It provides an effective profession for enhancing legal
empowerment.
K. It adapts or redesigns strategies to address the needs of workers
and society.

What is It

You are about to unfold how the concept papers from various disciplines are designed.
So, get ready to learn the characteristics and kinds of concept papers. Here we go!
Characteristics of Concept Papers
Concept paper writing is more of writing with a specific purpose. It is a kind of writing
that captures the interest of the funding agency and demonstrate that the idea
they are proposing is worthy of further consideration.
This time, the writing of concept paper is distinctive with various disciplines. Each
concept paper in the discipline has the following characteristics:
• Concept paper in the humanities is crafting texts, such as novels, short stories, and poems
that fall outside the bounds of professional, journalistic, academic, and technical discourse.
• Concept paper in the sciences focuses on informing the reader of new discoveries and
assisting readers in discovering truth through facts and solid data given in detail.
• Concept paper in the social sciences usually seeks to analyze, interpret, argue, and/or
explain and express thoughts, reactions, ideas, and emotions.
• Concept paper in business often means explaining a situation, event, or change in order to
compel the reader toward a very specific action.
Writing concept paper in various discipline can be divided generally into three main
categories or genres: writing in the humanities, writing in the sciences, and writing in
business. Each genre has its own specific requirements in terms of style, content, and format.
a. Writing in the Humanities
It explores questions that deal with human values. The ultimate goal in writing in the
humanities is to explain or understand the human experience—to use writing as a tool to
reflect upon life. The topic includes: not only literature, but also philosophy, ethics,
performing arts, fine arts, history, aspects of anthropology and cultural studies, foreign
languages, and linguistics. In a humanities, concepts derived from a performance or play, a
painting, a film, or even a musical work.
b. Writing in the Sciences
Science writing includes writing in two main categories: natural sciences and social
sciences. In each genre, the concept focuses on new discoveries and discovering truth through
facts and firm, detailed data.
Natural Sciences include physical sciences such as biology, chemistry, engineering,
geology, physics, and so forth. This concept is generally focus on topics which are concise
and includes genres such as lab reports and reviews of scientific literature.
The social sciences, on the other hand, focus topics on human behavior and societies.
Categories of social science include psychology, anthropology, political science, sociology,
education, and economics.

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c. Writing in Business
Business concepts often focus on topics that have to do with explaining a situation,
event, or change in order to compel the reader toward a very specific action. Format is key to
a well-written business document, since its structure should allow the reader to quickly find
particular sections and a contact person who can answer further questions.
Kinds of Concept Papers
Various disciplines need a concept paper: a short summary that tells the reader what
the project is, why it is important, and how it will be carried out. Even if no one else ever
reads it, the concept paper helps a spot holes in her or his project that might later prove fatal.
It is far better to be clear at the beginning than to put in a lot of effort for nothing!
Let us study the following kinds of concept papers:
Art
A concept paper in the field of arts fosters creativity in young people and helps to build
a vibrant community in which adolescents are active producers as well as consumers of the
arts. By fostering craftsmanship and the skills of high performance workplaces, school-to-
work contributes to the economic stability and productivity of the community and sets young
people on a path towards high-skill employment.
Service learning fosters conscience, providing opportunities for active civic
membership by giving young people ways to make contributions to their community. It is
tempting to focus on what is special about each of these fields. After all, each appeals to a
somewhat different constituency and, survives, at least in part, by making a case for its
unique contribution. Yet many of the best initiatives in each of these fields incorporate aspects
of the others. It is not unusual for arts service learning programs to focus on the very
competencies, such as teamwork and problem solving skills that employers have identified
as most important in the workplace; by the same token, some school-to-career initiatives
emphasize the importance of making a contribution to one's community, as well as being
productive on the job.
Example of Topics/Titles: The Great Wall of China and its construction, Women and
politics in Ancient Rome., Female representation in Ancient Art, Art and architecture in Ancient
Times, The story behind the art and architecture of Ancient Rome, Describe the Ancient Greek
literature and theatre.
Business
A business concept paper briefly summarizes the business or organization you'd like
to develop. Not quite as complex as a business plan, a business concept paper is often
requested by local chambers of commerce, potential investors, and college professors who
assign them to their students. Develop a purpose or mission statement before writing a
business concept paper to correctly assess issues or holes in the market that your company
will address.
For entrepreneurs, it is often easier to come up with a variety of ideas for new
businesses and more difficult to actually implement those concepts. A business concept is a
bridge between an idea and a business plan. It focuses one’s thinking so that the entrepreneur
can identify the specifics of his/her proposed venture. Converting an idea into a business
concept requires thinking about how the product or service will be sold and who will buy it,
the benefits of the product or service, how it is differentiated from similar ones, and methods
of delivery.
Preparing a written concept statement helps unearth critical components of a venture
and begins research into key factors that may be more thoroughly addressed in a business
plan. As the business idea takes form as a concept statement, the entrepreneur can evaluate
the business more effectively for potential challenges and pitfalls. Thus, a clear business
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suppliers, customers, lenders, and resource team members; an important skill for
entrepreneurial success. Once the business concept statement is clearly defined, the more
detailed work of business planning and implementation may begin (Kauffman Foundation,
2014).
Example of Topics/Titles: The Effect of Advertisement on Consume Behavior Impact
of Wages on Employee Productivity, Strategic Management and Productivity, Staff Motivation
and Impact on Productivity, Management and Measuring of Employee Retention.
Law
The concept paper in law includes the legal empowerment programs often employ
community-level interventions such as paralegals that work closer to their communities using
a wider set of tools than lawyers. It provides an effective profession for enhancing legal
empowerment. These are the proximity to local, disadvantaged populations – particularly
women and children - places them in an ideal situation to increase legal literacy and help the
poor access public services and defend their rights. In terms of human rights modules, it
included the social support provider training and place them in legal aid offices to work
directly with lawyers and paralegals. It integrates the legal and social support services.
The growing importance of the law in social work practice and decision making is
reflected in the training requirements for professionals working in the field such as the social
work. Many users of social services are vulnerable and disadvantaged in some way, and often
they have not been treated as equals because of poverty, assumptions about gender, age or
disability. Working in partnership is essential if service users are to feel that they are
participating in decision-making at every level.
Example of Topics/Titles: Based on a sound framework, valid and reliable; - Feasible
and linked to data sources; Focused on the interests and justice needs of the people living in
the city and businesses; Neutral and administered by unbiased stakeholders; Establish
benchmarks in key areas; Actionable, ensuring that follow-up policies and actions are feasible;
Deliver succinct feedback to policy makers; and Contribution to improve implementation of the
basic values of the following local rules of law, justice and fundamental rights.
Philosophy
Philosophy concepts paper topics offer the opportunity for students to find the perfect
topic. Writing a philosophy paper is quite different from other types of papers. In a philosophy
paper, it provides an explanation of a philosophical concept and then either support or refute
that concept. This means that to fully understand the concepts, it needed some readings
about concepts. While writing a philosophy paper may be challenging, it is possible with some
careful planning and hard work. The concepts are ranging from conscience, human rights,
life after death, justice and many more. This only requires a skillful argument and rational
thought, which takes time to develop.
Example of Topics/Titles: Contemporary architecture: bane of our existence or a
wonder to behold, the concept of the American Dream be archived in a history museum, Instilling
a code of conduct within a population, Justification of rape cases, Cats superior intellectually to
dogs, House and home: its difference, Is big really beautiful or even interesting, Should
individuals be able to claim a stake in the moon/sun/planets, Do girls suffer more than boys
when it comes to fashion, and Does free love have a price tag Or is it really free?
Politics
The concepts on politics usually includes the most basic level which is the struggle of
“who gets what, when, how.” This struggle may be as modest as competing interest groups
fighting over control of a small municipal budget or as overwhelming as a military stand-off
between international superpowers. The diverse structure of political science reflects the
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political scientists are prone to debate and disagreement; the majority viewed the discipline
as a genuine science.
As a result, political scientists generally strive to emulate the objectivity as well as the
conceptual and methodological rigor typically associated with the so-called “hard” sciences
(e.g., biology, chemistry, and physics). Since political scientists construct and assess theories
in accordance with the principles of the scientific method, writing in the field conveys the
rigor, objectivity, and logical consistency that characterize this method. Thus political
scientists avoid the use of impressionistic or metaphorical language, or language which
appeals primarily to our senses, emotions, or moral beliefs.
In other words, rather than persuade you with the elegance of their prose or the moral
virtue of their beliefs, political scientists persuade through their command of the facts and
their ability to relate those facts to theories that can withstand the test of empirical
investigation(Cuba, 2002).
Example of Topics/Titles: The history of politics: when and how it was created and
how it evolved, The politics and war history: is every war a political decision, Political science
overview: Basics and methodology, Political Psychology, The influence of cultural norm on
politics, The political decisions that changed the history, Populism: its work, Totalitarian
regimes: similarities and differences, Divided governments: examples and principles of work,
The code of honor and loyalty oaths, The concept of open society and politics and Corruptions
in politics and the ways to eliminate it
Religion
Writing for religious concepts takes place within a secular, academic environment,
rather than a faith-oriented community. It tries to demonstrate or refute provocative religious
concepts, such as the existence of God or the idea of reincarnation. Such issues are
supernatural and/or metaphysical; as such, they cannot be proven with evidence that is
available to everyone.
It also includes interdisciplinary, so there are multiple modes of investigation,
including literary, historical, cultural, sociological, and anthropological. These approaches
tend to contextualize religious phenomena, such as beliefs and rituals. .
Example of Topics/Titles: Animalism and totemism, their manifestations in the
modern world, Polytheistic religions and mythology. Similarities in myths and images of the
gods, Greek myths and religion, their impact on the European culture, The phenomenon of
trickster gods, The female goddesses triad: the maiden, the mother and the hag, World religions
and science, Monotheistic religions: similarities and differences and Religions and laws in
modern world
Science
The science concept plays a critical role in the development process of a society which
is almost like citing a cliché. The importance of this field cannot be overemphasized, hence it
will focus on the relationship of science and technology and economic development and it
does not imply that the other aspects of society (e. g., cultural and political development) are
of less significance. On the contrary, the emphasis on science in the educational system may
lead to more rational human relations since a sense of objectivity would generally prevail in
society.
What may be a more tangible benefit, however, are the effects of science and technology
in the economic sense, in the form of greater productivity, higher incomes, and a more
comfortable way of life. Science therefore is a system of activities which seek to describe,
understand and predict natural phenomenon in terms of accumulative body of experimentally
verifiable laws, principles and theories.
It is usually classified into the basic sciences (biology, chemistry, physics,
mathematics, and the earth sciences) and applied sciences (agricultural sciences, engineering

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sciences, and the health sciences). The core activity of science consists of research and
development. Research aims to acquire new knowledge. Development, on the other hand,
involves the transformation of research findings into prototype inventions of new materials,
devices, and processes.
Example of Topics/Titles: What cloning has in store for humanity: altering the
personality, How nanotechnology will impact modern science, How psychoactive drugs
influence the central nervous system, Deafness and using echolocation, The role of
erythropoietin and calcitriol in the human body, The process of feeling pain: treatment and pain
relievers of the future, Is nuclear energy too hazardous to use?, People’s impact on climate
change: the cost of a technological breakthrough, Key issues and potential solutions for toxic
waste disposal, Are the effects of global warming reversible?, and Endangered species: causes
and concerns
Sports
In writing concept paper for sports, it includes sports marketing. Sports marketing is
an area within the marketing field that has become of more interest among scholars due to
its growing importance in the society (Shannon, 1999; Ngan et al., 2011). The research has
been devoted both on the promotion of sport events and teams, as well as the promotion of
other products and services in relation to sport events.
From a business point of view the objective is to provide business firms with strategies
to promote the sport, or to promote products and services via sport events. The primary sport
product can be both tangible and intangible in nature. At the same time, businesses and
corporate entities use sport as a way to reach their consumers and to sell their respective
products and services. Examples of tangible resources are different types of physical assets,
such as production equipment, component, and material. Examples of intangible resources
are knowledge, skills, and routines. All resources, either tangible or intangible, are viewed to
be heterogeneous.
Example of Topics/Titles: What are the ramification of use of steroids and drugs in
sports?, Lifelong benefits of child sports, Does youth sports play a part in character formation?,
How has sports evolved with technological advances?, What challenges do sports nutritionist
face with the athletes?, What is the impact of sports role models to the youth?, Sports and
nationalism, and weight requirements during training.
TechVoc
In writing concept paper for TecVoc, the need to consider the unprecedented changes
in work, family, community and political life in the twenty-first century—fuelled are said to
be a myriad phenomenon such as globalization and market deregulation. This is a
worldwide influence of capitalism which necessitates knowledgeable workers skilled in
information technologies.
This confronts people in every region of the world. While these phenomena pose
significant economic, social and cultural challenges, technical and vocational education and
training (TVET) professionals are particularly challenged to develop, adapt or redesign
strategies to address the needs of workers and society.
Example of Topics/Titles: Training and Certification: local and abroad, Suitability of
training and work qualification in present globalization, Technical assistance and assessment
Home Economics
Home economists are concerned with family welfare and home economics researchers
have drawn upon their own particular competencies as well as those of many people in allied
fields. Its efforts are frequently directed at facets of larger research problems requiring a multi-
disciplinary approach. In these specialized areas of broad discipline, it includes traditional
areas of food, nutrition, and clothing as well since many things are and should be of vital
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 Example of Topics/Titles: Food Safety, Family Economic Welfare, Commercial
Cooking Competencies, Household Management, The concept also includes a variety of sources
of funds, both government and private, home economists are involved in research related to
household management, housing, clothing and textiles, equipment, food, nutrition, agricultural
economics, chemistry, economic and sociological analysis of rural as well as non-rural living,
analyses of public policy alternatives, consumer choice and decision making, and research
related to self-concept and social acceptance.
Agri. Fishery
In writing about concept in Agri-fishery, it requires a constant monitoring of principles
and a strong strategic orientation based on a clear identification of societal challenges, a
holistic view, reflexive governance and a sound base of empirical evidence. Given the interplay
of different issues, interests and actors involved, attention should be paid to processes of
integration of policies, which would imply giving attention to interaction patterns, tools and
mechanisms. It should carefully evaluate, in a comprehensive way, the expected impact of
support policies that change the intensity of material and trade flows and land use.
Therefore, research should generate the knowledge base necessary to support coherent
policies and to anticipate problems.
Example of Topics/Titles: The Impact of Infectious Epidemic On Agriculture And Food
Security A Case Study Of Coronavirus Disease, The Effects Of Different Processing Techniques
On The Organoleptic Quality Of Soymilk Processing And Storage, Chemical Composition Of Raw
And Cooked Walnut, Effect Of Spices Extract Ginger, Extract Garlic And Salt Concentration On
The Microbial Load Of Locust Bean Seeds, and The Production Of Sugarcane, Irish Potato And
Other Traditional Tuber Crops
Industrial Arts and ICT
The development, advancement, and implementation of Information Communication
Technologies (ICT) within today’s ever-changing society profoundly impacts the way people
live. With its rapid growth and continual evolution, this field has provided the impetus for
economic innovation, cultural revolution, and social reform. Consequently, the effects of these
pervasive technologies present both a challenge and an opportunity for researchers,
educators, and students worldwide. In effect, there are lots of concepts to consider to write
about.
As applications of ICT have grown in both number and popularity, researchers and
educators have devised a variety of techniques, methodologies, and measurement tools to
develop, deliver, and, at the same time, evaluate the effectiveness of their use.
The explosion of these methodologies in this new field of ICT study has created an
abundance of new, state-of-the-art literature related to all aspects of this expanding
discipline. This body of work allows researchers to learn about the fundamental theories,
latest discoveries, and forthcoming trends in the field of ICT.
Therefore, constant technological innovation challenges researchers in ICT to stay
abreast of and continue to develop and deliver methodologies and techniques utilizing the
latest advancements in ICT.
Example of Topics/titles: Procedures to enhance IT security, New methodologies and
challenges to IT management in health, Interrelation, patterns, and existing theories on behavior
and IT, Common services center vs. community multimedia center: selecting the correct variety
of IT service, Racial and gender issues in the IT domain, Innovative theories regarding computer
imitation of a human being and The impact of digitization of medical records on the IT domain.

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 What’s More
It is about time to apply what you have learned from the discussion about the different
characteristics and kinds of concept paper.
Activity 3: The Comparison
Directions: Fill out the table below with the needed information to show the similarities
and differences in terms of style, content and format of the various kinds of concept paper.

Kind of Concept Paper Style Content Format

Arts
Business
Law
Philosophy
Politics
Religion
Science
Sports
TVL
Industrial Arts
ICT

Based on the information provided in the table, answer the following questions.
1. Which kinds of concept paper are similar in style? in format?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Which kinds of concept paper have related content?

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional Activities

You have actively engaged in the various tasks that help you understand about the
style, content and format of the concept paper from various disciplines. To successfully end
your journey, write your learning insights by accomplishing the following activity.

Activity 8. K-W-L Chart

Complete the K-W-L chart below and write your learning insights about the lesson
discussed in this module.

What I Know What I Want to Know What I Learned

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Lesson Presenting a Concept with Visual/
2 Graphic Aids
By considering the nature of your audience, you can more easily determine what you will
present and how you will present it.
Visual aids help make things happen. Visual aids help you reach your objectives by
providing emphasis to whatever is being said. Clear pictures multiply the audience's level of
understanding of the material presented, and they should be used to reinforce your message,
clarify points, and create excitement.

What’s In

In your previous module, you have learned to compare and contrast the writing of
concept papers in various disciplines. Various disciplines need a concept paper: a short
summary that tells the reader what the project is, why it is important, and how it will be
carried out. Even if no one else ever reads it, the concept paper helps to spot holes in her or
his project that might later prove fatal. It is far better to be clear at the beginning than to put
in a lot of effort for nothing.
Before we proceed to the next topic, let’s check what you have learned from the
previous lesson.

Activity 1: WHERE DO I BELONG?

Direction: Identify which discipline the concept paper topic belongs. Choose your answers
from the list of words below. Write only the letter of your answer on the space provided before
the number.
F. Arts/Culture F. Politics
G. Business G. Religion
H. Law H. Science
I. Philosophy I. Technical Vocational Livelihood
J. Sports
________1. COVID - 19 Control Priorities and Improving Health
________2. Easy E-Loading Business
________3. Online Sports Clinic
________4. Investing in Social Media Campaign and Digital Marketing
________5. Adapting Keto or Low - Carb Diet Program for Athletes
________6. Usage of Online Payment
________7.Importance of Webinar Program
________8. Assessment on Violence against Women during the Pandemic
________9. COVID-19 Bayanihan Program
_______10. Portrayal of Minorities in Medi

What’s New
How are you coping with our lesson? I hope you are getting more curious and excited
about the activities we will discuss in this module.
Activity 2: KWL Chart
Direction. Fill-in the chart below with what you know, and what you want to know on
creating visual aids presentation. Leave the third column unanswered.
Topic: Aid of Visual Aids in the Presentation
WHAT I KNOW WHAT I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

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 What is It

As you have learned from the activities you have participated in, it is now clear to you
that graphic visual aids make information easy to present and to understand. This would
further mean that it is but necessary to acquire skills how to do it and master some important
functions in operating a graphic related visual aids.
Try to find out what the presentation room is like beforehand, such as, the layout of the
room, the equipment, etc. so you can see if your visual aids are appropriate and whether they will
work there but always have a contingency plan regardless. Also, remember that the audience
should be able to understand an image almost immediately.
There are many different types of visual aids. The following advice will help you make
the most of those most commonly used.
A. Microsoft PowerPoint (or equivalent)
Microsoft PowerPoint is probably now the most commonly used form of visual aid. If used
well, it could really help you in your presentation; if used badly, however, it could have the
opposite effect. The general principles are:
Do Don't
use a big enough font size (minimum 20pt) make it so small, you can't read it
keep the background simple use a fussy background image
but don't over-do the animation - it gets
use animations when appropriate
distracting
use endless slides of bulleted lists that
make things visual
all look the same
PowerPoint is a computer program that allows you to create and show slides to support
a presentation. You can combine text, graphics and multi-media content to create
professional presentations. As a presentation tool, PowerPoint can be used to:
• organize and structure your presentation;
• create a professional and consistent format;
• provide an illustrative backdrop for the content of your presentation;
• animate your slides to give them greater visual impact.
PowerPoint has become enormously popular and you are likely to have seen it used by
your lecturers and fellow students or in a presentation outside of the University. Learning to
present with PowerPoint will increase your employability as it is the world's most popular
presentational software. If used well, PowerPoint could improve the clarity of your
presentations and help you to illustrate your message and engage your audience. The
strategies contained in this study guide will help you to use PowerPoint effectively in any type
of presentation.
PowerPoint is widely used for presentations because it is easy to create attractive and
professional presentations and it's simple to modify and reorganize content compared to other
visual aids. You can insert a range of visual items into the slides which will improve the audience's
focus. Also, the audience can generally see slides hows better than other visual aids and you don't
have to face away from them. However, your presentation can look unprofessional if this software
is used poorly. These are the tips:
1. Have a clear and simple background.
2. Avoid using too many different types of fonts or font sizes.
3. Only use animations for a purpose, such as, to reveal the stages of a process, otherwise this can
be distracting and look amateurish.
4. Use a large font size - a minimum of 24pt.
5. Use bullet points to summarize key points.
6. Consider providing handouts of diagrams because the audience will find the diagrams easier to
read.
7. Avoid putting too much text on a slide.

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8. Avoid using red or green text as it is difficult to read.
9. There should only be one key point for each slide.
10. Always have a back-up plan in case there is a technical issue and you cannot show the visuals on
the day, for example, bring handouts or a poster.
Before you begin
Not all presentations require support from PowerPoint, so you should consider whether
it is appropriate for your presentation. This decision will need to take into account the venue
of your presentation, the availability of equipment, the time available and the expectations of
the audience. Whether you choose to use PowerPoint or not, your presentation will need to
be carefully planned and structured in order to achieve your objectives.
B. Overhead projector slides/transparencies
Overhead projector slides/transparencies are displayed on the overhead projector
(OHP) - a very useful tool found in most lecture and seminar rooms. The OHP projects and
enlarges your slides onto a screen or wall without requiring the lights to be dimmed. You can
produce your slides in three ways:
• pre-prepared slides : these can be words or images either hand written/drawn or produced
on a computer;
• spontaneously produced slides: these can be written as you speak to illustrate your points or
to record comments from the audience;
• a mixture of each: try adding to pre-prepared slides when making your presentation to show
movement, highlight change or signal detailed interrelationships.
Make sure that the text on your slides is large enough to be read from the back of the
room. A useful rule of thumb is to use 18 point text if you are producing slides with text on a
computer. This should also help reduce the amount of information on each slide. Avoid giving
your audience too much text or overly complicated diagrams to read as this limits their ability
to listen. Try to avoid lists of abstract words as these can be misleading or uninformative.
C. White or black board
White or black boards can be very useful to help explain the sequence of ideas or
routines, particularly in the sciences. Use them to clarify your title or to record your key
points as you introduce your presentation (this will give you a fixed list to help you recap as
you go along). Rather than expecting the audience to follow your spoken description of an
experiment or process, write each stage on the board, including any complex terminology or
precise references to help your audience take accurate notes. However, once you have written
something on the board you will either have to leave it there or rub it off - both can be
distracting to your audience. Check to make sure your audience has taken down a reference
before rubbing it off . There is nothing more frustrating than not being given enough time!
Avoid leaving out of date material from an earlier point of your presentation on the board as
this might confuse your audience. If you do need to write 'live', check that your audience can
read your writing.
Whiteboards are great for providing further explanations, such as, showing the order of a
process, creating diagrams or explaining complex words or phrases. They are often used to display
headings and write down audience suggestions. Whiteboards are also ideal for displaying
important information for the entire duration of the presentation, such as, key definitions, because
the audience can just glance at the whiteboard for a reminder. These are the tips:
• Ensure that enough time has passed for the audience to take notes before rubbing something off
of the whiteboard.
• Write concisely to avoid facing away from the audience for too long.
• Handwriting must be large and legible.
• Practice beforehand as you may feel nervous about writing in front of an audience at the time.
D. Paper handouts
Handouts are incredibly useful. Use a handout if your information is too detailed to fit
on a slide or if you want your audience to have a full record of your findings. Consider the
merits of passing round your handouts at the beginning, middle and end of a presentation.
Given too early and they may prove a distraction. Given too late and your audience may have
taken too many unnecessary notes. Given out in the middle and your audience will inevitably
read rather than listen. One powerful way of avoiding these pitfalls is to give out incomplete
handouts at key stages during your presentation. You can then highlight the missing details
vocally, encouraging your audience to fill in the gaps.

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 Handouts are papers that contain key information from your presentation or they may
provide further information. They prevent you from overwhelming the audience as there will be
less information on the slides and therefore less information they need to write down. These are
the tips:
You must consider when you want to give the audience the handouts:
• If given at the beginning and middle of your presentation, the audience may be reading rather
than listening to you or they might not pay attention to what you're saying as they already have
the information.
• If given at the end of your presentation, the audience may be trying to take lots of notes which
may reduce the amount of information they are actually understanding.
To manage this, provide the audience with partially completed handouts so they will have
to listen to what you are saying to be able to fill in the gaps. Providing the audience with graphs
and charts beforehand is also beneficial because the audience will find them easier to read than,
for example, from a slide.
E. Flip chart
A flip chart is a large pad of paper on a stand. It is a very useful and flexible way of
recording information during your presentation - you can even use pre-prepared sheets for
key points. Record information as you go along, keeping one main idea to each sheet. Flip
back through the pad to help you recap your main points. Use the turning of a page to show
progression from point to point. Remember to make your writing clear and readable and your
diagrams as simple as possible.
Flip charts offer a low cost and low tech solution to record and convey information as you speak.
They're more beneficial for smaller audiences and they are favored for brainstorming sessions as
you can gather ideas easily. Flip charts are also widely used for summarizing information and, like
with a whiteboard, you can use them to show permanent background information. These are the
tips:
• Before your presentation, place the flip chart in a location that you can easily access.
• Prepare any sheets you can in advance, even if you can only write down the headings.
• Flip charts can be moved so you can avoid facing away from the audience - stand next to it and
continue to face the audience.
• Have only one main idea per sheet.
• Write legibly, largely and in block capitals so it's more visible.
• Check with the audience that they can read the text - do not use a flip chart if there is a large
audience.
• Only write in black and blue ink. Red ink is good for circling or underlining.
• Using a pencil write notes to yourself beforehand so you remember what to include - the audience
will not see this writing. Also, drawing lines in pencil beforehand can keep your handwriting
straight.
• Flip back through the sheets to consolidate points.
• Practice writing on the flip chart advance as you may feel nervous at the time of presenting.
F. Video (DVD or VHS)/Upgraded Social Media
Although at present, this visual aid is still active in some remote areas, video gives you
a chance to show stimulating visual information. Use video to bring movement, pictures and
sound into your presentation. Always make sure that the clip is directly relevant to your
content. Tell your audience what to look for. Avoid showing any more film than you need.
With the use of the modern technology, video applications can be accessed through
social media such as Facebook and Youtube. Updated sources can also be accessed through
internet available in the areas to directly receive video materials.
Using videos is a great wait to engage the audience and increase their interest. Use video
to bring motion, images and audio into your presentation. These are the tips:
• Ensure that any video used is relevant to the content of the presentation.
• Only show as much of the video as necessary.
• Never show a really long clip.
• Videos can be difficult to fit into the structure of a presentation so ensure that you tell that
audience why you're showing them a clip and tell them what to look for.
• Inform the audience how long the video will last.
G. Artifacts or props

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 Sometimes it can be very useful to use artifacts or props when making a presentation
(think of the safety routine on an aeroplane when the steward shows you how to use the
safety equipment). If you bring an artifact with you, make sure that the object can be seen
and be prepared to pass it round a small group or move to different areas of a large room to
help your audience view it in detail. Remember that this will take time and that when an
audience is immersed in looking at an object, they will find it hard to listen to your talk.
Conceal large props until you need them; they might distract the attention pf your audience.
Objects can be useful tools for making an impact or even for making a dull topic more
interesting. Sometimes they will be needed for technical and practical reasons, such as, showing
a model or conducting an experiment. These are the tips:
• If you are presenting to a small audience, consider passing the object around but provide enough
time so they do not have to divide their attention between the object and what you are saying.
• If the audience is large, ensure that you move the object around so everyone sees it.
• The audience will be more distracted from what you are saying when they are looking at the object
so keep it hidden until the right time and provide the background information before revealing it.
• Explain why you are using the object.
• If you are conducting an experiment or demonstration, move slowly with exaggerated movements so
the audience can follow. Also explain precisely what is going on.

Practice
Before your presentation, ensure that you practice with your visual aids so you know how
to operate the equipment. If something goes wrong, you'll have a better chance of solving the
problem.
Use color
Research suggests that using color increases people's motivation to read and raises their
enthusiasm for a presentation. Software like PowerPoint is great for producing color visuals.
Using the color wheel can help when choosing your presentation colors:
• Colors opposite each other in the wheel are complementary and they create contrast. Using
complementary colors makes your text more readable.
• Colors next to each other are analogous and they are harmonious. Using analogous colors makes
your presentation more unified.
The Adobe color wheel, which helps you pick complementary colors for your presentation
design.
Avoid using too many colors in your presentation as this can look cluttered and
unprofessional and keep your color themes continuous. For example, if you highlight all the key
words on one slide in blue, continue to do this throughout the presentation. Also, be careful with
color associations. For example, in many cultures, red is linked to danger. Try to represent your
words and topics with colors that make sense and are appropriate.
Many people are blue-green or red-green color-blind so avoid putting these colors next to
each other, for example, a graph. If you cannot avoid placing these colors next to each other then
use text to clearly label items.

Once you have decided that you want to use a visual aid, you must ensure that the
audience is able to quickly understand the image. It must be clear. They can be used throughout
your speech, but try to only use visual aids for essential points as they can be tiring for the
audience to skip from one visual to another.
Preparation
• Think about how can a visual aid can support your message. What do you want the audience to
do?
• Ensure that your visual aid follows what you're saying or this will confuse the audience.
• Avoid cluttering the image as it may look messy and unclear.
• Visual aids must be clear, concise and of a high quality.
• Keep the style consistent, such as, the same font, colors, positions, etc.
• Use graphs and charts to present data.
• The audience should not be trying to read and listen at the same time. Use visual aids to highlight
your points.
• One message per visual aid, for example, on a slide, there should only be one key point.
• Use visual aids in moderation. They are additions meant to emphasize and support main points.

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• Ensure that your presentation still works without your visual aids in case of technical problems.
• Practice using the visual aids in advance and ask friends and colleagues for feedback. Ask them
whether they can clearly see the visual aid and how they interpret it.
During the presentation
• Ensure that the visual aids can be seen by everyone in the audience.
• Face the audience most of the time rather than the image.
• Avoid reading from the visual aid.
• As soon as you show the visual aid the audience's attention will be drawn to it so you must
immediately explain it. You will be ignored if you talk about something else.
• Make it clear to the audience why you are using it.
• When you no longer need the visual aid ensure that the audience can't see it.
Tailor to your audience
Choose your visual aids tactically so you appeal to your audience. This means finding
images your audience can relate to, images they will find familiar and images they will like. Also
think about what style of visual aid is suitable for the audience; is it quite a serious presentation?
Can you be humorous? Is it more formal or informal?

What’s More

Activity 3: Simultaneous Practice

Direction. Follow the instruction and do power point presentation. In this activity, you are tasked
to do power presentation integrating all the principles in doing it and simultaneously with the
guided instruction. You will need a laptop and a PowerPoint application. This will be submitted
via google classroom or group chat.
Please make a slide per information of the following:
1. Title of your Concept Paper with your name, grade level and section and name of your school
on it;
2. A description of your concept paper with picture illustration;
3. A little background;
4. An explanation or note of why you have chosen a certain target beneficiaries; and
5. A slogan to promote your concept.
Activity 4: Practice as you Follow Procedure:
Direction. In this activity, follow the procedures as you embark in preparing a Flip Chart
presentation on proper hand washing procedures. This task should be submitted via google class
room not later than within a week with the completion of this module.
You are guided with the following rubrics:
Suggested Rubrics for Scoring:
Application of Color…………………20 pts.
Content…………………………………15 pts.
Creativity and Presentation……….15 pts.
Total…………………………………………….50 pts.

What I Have Learned

Let’s see what you have learned about concept paper of various disciplines. As what you
have known already from your participation in various activities, do you distinguish now a concept
paper from one discipline to another? What discipline has the same characters with others or in
contrary?

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 Ask and Tell
Directions: Answer the following questions for self-Test. This is not a graded activity. You
are tasked only to answer the questions and determine how far you understand the concepts of
concept papers from various disciplines. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.
1. Is there a distinct difference among the disciplines in terms of style? Why?
2. Are terms enough to identify whose discipline it represents?
3. Does term matter to any discipline? Why or why not?
5. Give your personal observation about concept paper in various disciplines.

Now, let’s also see what you have learned about presentation with the use of a visual aid.

Remember the tips!

Direction. Identify the importance of the following visual aids. Use a separate sheet of paper for
your answer.

PowerPoint (or equivalent):

Overhead projector slides/transparencies:
White or black board:
Paper handouts:
Flip chart:
Video (DVD or VHS):

What I Can Do

Getting acquainted with the different concept papers in various disciplines, you have
at least observed that there are terms used in these concept papers which are different or the
same with the other disciplines.
Activity for Lesson 1:The Power of 3 C’s (Conceptualize, Compare and Contrast)
Direction: Research and provide a full-length sample of a concept paper at least any
two of the disciplines. Then compare and contrast the concept paper in terms of genre (How
it depicts daily life?), style (What particular design/form is used?) and requirements (How it
is communicated?). (An example was done for you, do the same).
Example:

BUSINESS POLITICS

- Writing in business - Writing in Social

Sciences
(GENRE)
(GENRE)

- focus on topics that have - -it reflects the diverse kinds of

to do with explaining a
situation, event, or change -Both are well-
in order to compel the
reader toward a very
specific action. (STYLE)
- should allow the reader to
quickly find particular
sections and a contact
person who can answer
further questions
(REQUIREMENTS)
problems which the discipline
attempts to analyze and explain.
written Although political scientists are
prone to debate and disagreement;
documents the majority viewed the discipline as
a genuine science. (STYLE)
(STYLE)
- it avoids the use of
impressionistic or
metaphorical language, or
language which appeals
primarily to our senses,
emotions, or moral beliefs
(REQUIREMENTS)

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Suggested Rubrics for Scoring:
Mechanics………….…………......................20pts
Organization.…….………..............………...15pts.
Wit/Presentation..................……….…......15pts.
Total………………………….............………..50pts.
You have just learned about the different types of visual aids and appropriate ways to
use them. Now let’s embark to another learning task.
Activity 5: PRESENTATION TIME. Present the concept paper that you have submitted in Module
8 using visual aids of your choice. The presentation is good only for 10-15 minutes. Please be
guided by the rubrics. Submit your output through your class group chat or google classroom.
Suggested Criteria for Scoring:
Application of Principle ……………………………………..20 pts.
Content …………………………………………………………15 pts.
Creativity and Presentation ………………………………..15 pts.
Total …………………………………………………………….50 pts.

Assessment

FOR LESSON 1:
The Concept and The Discipline
Direction: Identify the discipline of the following concept paper titles/topics. Write your answer
on the space provided.
________________1. Leveraging on Mobile Payment Methods to Gain Competitive Advantage by
Local Based Businesses
________________2. Coping Stress through Art Therapy
________________3. Start – up Practices for Online Selling
________________4. Treatment Options for Patient with Severe Complications of Covid-19
________________5. Establishing Food Security during the Pandemic

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Differences and Similarities
Direction. Compare and contrast the concept paper of various disciplines. Write
details that tell how the given concept papers of the two disciplines are different in the outer
circles. Write details that tell how they are alike where the circles overlap. Use a separate
sheet if necessary.

Law vs. Sciences

Business vs. Politics

FOR LESSON2 :
I PRESENT.
Present the concept paper below using visual aids of your choice. The presentation is good only
for 10-15 minutes. Please be guided by the criteria. Submit your output through your class group
chat or google classroom.
Suggested Criteria for Scoring:
Application of Principle ……………………………………..20 pts.
Content …………………………………………………………15 pts.
Creativity and Presentation ………………………………..15 pts.
Total …………………………………………………………….50 pts.
TITLE: “E-Payment Methods: Its Competitive Advantage towards local based businesses”
I. Introduction
Online payment methods were only utilized by big companies but it was never introduced
to a mere small businesses like. These methods give every business customer a convenient and a
hassle free payment opportunities.
Considering also the advent of pandemic COVID 19, most of the customers if not all were
forced to stay at home, online payment is an advantage option for them to utilize so they can
access their cash at the point of sale and do not need to have physical money to complete their
transactions.
This concept further helps in understanding the online payment methods preferences for
the local based business to venture. This further determine the possibility for small businesses to
adapt the methods to address that gap that is viewed as the low uptake of online payment methods
among local based businesses.
This concept therefore builds upon the various insights that a small business in the locality
to take part or to be involved to bridge in the gap between the present business environment and
the strategic implementation of information technology systems in business to gain competitive
advantage under new normal conditions.
II. The Need
As per observation, access to online devices has been popular among customers worldwide.
Unfortunately, the local-based or small businesses do not have the luxury to access to the to the
physical money banking system as they are located kilometers away and they do not have
enough funds to have access in the banking system.
Consequently, in order for businesses to achieve and sustain at least a good performance,
they must be able to implement systems that are viable in the present situations. Thus, according
to Namada (2018) that the businesses in the local areas which do not necessarily adapt or access

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to technological advancements have lesser income compare to those which have at least the
leverage to technology. .
Therefore, it is imperative to note that to identify the gap between the technology and the
present conditions is something for the local businesses to consider to gain competitive advantage.
III. Background
E-payment system is increasingly becoming a daring means of payments in today's
business world. This is due to its efficiency, convenience and timeliness (Antwi & Bavoh, 2015).
It is a payment system that is continuously being embraced and adopted in the financial system
of both developed and developing countries with a view to simplify and ease payments in business
transactions (Gallardo, Olanie, & Ostrom, 2015).
As a result, many studies were conducted around the globe by scholars on e-payment
adoption. It is based on this that this research paper looks at the available past literature on e-
payment adoption across the world, with a view to highlight the scope, methodology and
Information System (IS) models used by previous researchers so as to identify research gaps and
recommend such for future studies (Dehbini, Birjandi & Birjandi, 2015).
In the local scenario, understanding of the issue how these local businesses cope with the
demands of the technology, it has identified the patterns of adaptability to technology which is a
key areas to delve with business advantage (Haruna, 2012).
Therefore, premises considered that the e-payment has been existed already with a known
advantage to embark with, what is left for the small businesses in the locality is to embrace with
it to achieve high quality payment system.
IV. Project Description
Goal: Improve and adopt e-payment methods to keep abreast with the business environment
Objectives: This project seeks to achieve its general objective of utilizing of e-payment to gain
competitive advantage by focusing on the following specific objectives:
1. To determine the advantages of utilizing e-payment in all the transactions;
2. To gain competitive advantage by local based businesses;
3. To assess the influence of personal innovativeness on use of e-payment methods;
4. To offer a specific kind of workshop or seminar on a particular topic to educate locally-based
business owners.
IV. Budgetary Requirements
E-Payment Application Package 50,000
Logistics 15,000
Seminar Workshop Package 150,000
Exigencies 20,000
Total 235,000
E-payment application package includes the purchases of online machineries like, laptop
and mobile phone, and e-payment applications.
Logistics are expenses for the communication and delivery services for freight related transaction.
Seminar Workshop expenses includes the rental of venues, speaker honorarium,
certificates ad food for the participants.
Exigencies are unprecedented expenses during the operation.
V. Contact Information:
Name of Chief Executive: Juan Dela Cruz
Mobile No.: 09101234567
Address: A. Bonifacio Street, New York
References:
Antwi, S. K., Hamza, K., & Bavoh, S. W. (2015). Examining the Effectiveness of Electronic
Payment System in Ghana: The Case of e-ZWICH in the Tamale Metropolis. Research
Journal of Finance and Accounting, 6(2), 163-177
Dehbini, N., Birjandi, M., & Birjandi, H. (2015). Factors Influencing the Adoption of
Electronic Payment Cards in Urban Micro-Payments. Research Journal of Finance
and Accounting, 6(1), 39-47.
Haruna, I. (2012). Challenges of Electronic Payment Systems in Ghana: The Case of e-ZWICH.
American Journal of Business and Management, 1(3), 87-95
Gallardo, R. K., Olanie, A., Ordóñezc, R., & Ostrom, M. (2015). The Use of Electronic
Payment Machines at Farmers Markets: Results from a Choice Experiment Study.
International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 18(1), 79-89
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DepEd Teaching Guide in English for Academic and Professional Purposes
No. 07-063. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, A good succinct introduction.
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Note: Answers may vary for some activities
FOR LESSON 2:
Activity 6: Types of Visual Aids and its Imporance
Overhead projector slides/transparencies- it is a useful tool found in most lecture and
(LESSON 2)
seminar rooms.
Activity 1:
White or black board- it is useful to help explain the sequence of ideas or routines, particularly
in the sciences.
1. H
Paper handouts – it is incredibly useful fit on a slide or if you want your audience to have a full
2. B
record of your findings.
3. E
Flip chart-it is very useful and flexible way of recording information during your presentation -
4. B
5. E you can even use pre-prepared sheets for key points. Record information as you go along,
6. B keeping one main idea to each sheet. Flip back through the pad to help you recap your main
7. A points.
8. C Video (DVD or VHS)- it is useful in bringing movement, pictures and sound into your
9. F presentation.
10. A Artefacts or props- it is very useful to use artefacts or props when making a presentation.
Answer Key
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