Learning Agenda for this week Learning Goals for this week are

are the following: the following:

▪ What is Concept Paper? ▪ Explain what a concept paper is;

▪ Uses of Concept Paper ▪ Identify the features of an effective concept
▪ Three Ways in Explaining a Concept paper;

▪ Parts of a Concept Paper ▪ Identify the situations in which a concept paper

may be effectively used in the present society;
▪ Guidelines in Writing a Concept Paper
▪ Identify the different types of concept papers
according to context; and
▪ Write an effective concept paper.
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▪ A summary of what the project is all about, the reasons
or conducting the project, and how it will be carried
out.
▪ It provides an overview of the project, and helps
funding agencies eliminate proposals that are likely to
be disapproved.
▪ It is also called the prospectus, preliminary proposal,
or pre-proposal.
▪ Serves as a foundation of the full proposal.
▪ Helps determine whether a project is feasible
or not.
▪ Used to pique the interest of the potential
funding agencies.
▪ Used to obtain informal feedback on the ideas
prior to preparing the full proposal.
▪ A method of identifying a given term and
making its meaning clearer.
▪ Purpose is to clarify and explain concepts,
ideas and issues by answering the question,
“What does it mean?”
▪ This can be presented in three ways.
1. INFORMAL DEFINITION
▪ Done through a parenthetical or brief explanation.
Example: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is naturally found in vegetable oil, fish and nuts.
2. FORMAL DEFINITION
▪ Explains a term by incorporating the species, the genus and the differentia.
▪ Species – the term being defined
▪ Genus – class or category
▪ Differentia – distinguishing characteristic that that separates other from the
same genus.
Example: Vitamin E is a light yellow fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an anti-oxidant.
3. EXTENDED DEFINITION
▪ Is a detailed way of defining a term and is usually composed of at least one
paragraph and uses various patterns of development (e.g. formal and
informal definition, comparison and contrast, narration, description,
classification, cause and effect etc.) to explain a given concept.
Example:

Subsequent to materials design is the preparation of learning materials. Learning materials refer
to both printed and non-printed objects or items that teachers and learners use to facilitate
language learning. Nowadays, materials are becoming more and more sophisticated,
incorporating authentic language samples and realias that help make a connection between
classrooms and real-life activities. They also incorporate information and communication
technology (ICT), role plays, information gap activities, songs, taped transcripts, integrated
macroskills and explicit rubrics.
▪ To present the ideas, you should identify important
elements in a definition. Here are signal words that you
can use in writing a concept paper.

Signal Words for Definition

▪
As defined means To define to illustrate

for instance is defined for example such as

as
2.

▪ Is a method of explanation in which sentences,

verses, quotes, or passages are taken from a
literary or academic work and then interpreted
and explained in a detailed way.

▪ Refer to the example in your book.

3.
▪ Is a method of explanation in which the points are organized
from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete
examples. (refer to the example in your book)
SIGNAL WORDS FOR CLARIFICATION
After all For instance namely That is
As an example In other words Put another To be specific
way
Consider the In particular specifically To clarify
following
For example In short Stated To illustrate
differently
A CONCEPT PAPER . . .
▪ Usually ranges form 500-2000 words
▪ Parts of a concept paper may also vary depending on the nature of the project
or activity.
Parts of a Concept Paper for a Concept Paper for Academic
Project: Research:

• Cover Page • Title Page

• Introduction • Background of the Study
• Rationale or Background • Preliminary Literature Review
• Project Description • Statement of the Problem/
• Project Needs and Cost Objectives
• Abridged Methodology
• Timeline
• References
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▪ Cover page- details about the proponents.
▪ Introduction -details about the company/funding agency
and reasons for approval of your proposal
▪ Rationale or Background-gap in knowledge or problems
that will be solved by the project; importance of the project
▪ Project Description-goals, methodology, timeline, benefits
▪ Project Needs and Cost- budget with item description ;
explain or justify the budget; equipment / materials to be
used
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• Title Page-research title, name and school, date of submission
• Background of the Study-problems to be solved ;reasons
• Preliminary Literature Review-theory that will guide you in conducting
your research ; synthesis of related literature and studies
• Statement of the Problem/ Objectives-general and specific objectives
• Abridged Methodology-context, participants, instruments to be used,
procedure
• Timeline- Gantt Chart set in months and year
• References-citations 15
▪ Cost and methodology should be reasonable.
▪ The budget, methodology, and timeline should be clearly
aligned.
▪ Use statistics and figures when discussing the rationale
for the project.
▪ Use no more than five (5) pages (single-spaced) excluding
the cover page.
▪ Never request funding for planning the proposal.
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▪ Adjust your language to the intended readers.
▪ Include the overview of the budget if it is
required.
▪ Be sure that basic format details, such as page
numbers, are incorporated.
▪ Cite your references.

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attending today’s
class!
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