ACADS

CONCEPT PAPER
1. Introduction
2. Purpose
3. Project Description
 Goals and Objectives/Research Questions
 Methodology and Timelines
 Benefits/Anticipated Outcomes
4. Support Needed & Costs
5. Contact Information

TYPES OF CONCEPT PAPER

1. Explicit (you apply certain things, or experiment)
2. Implicit (you just observe and analyze)

1. INTRODUCTION
1ST Paragraph – concept
2nd Paragraph – Global problem
3rd Paragraph – National Problem
4th Paragraph – Local Problem
5th Paragraph – Possible Solution
6th Paragraph – Personal Connection
7th Paragraph – Conclusion
Anticipate Common Problems
Select instruments
Include all relevant constructs