WRITING A CONCEPT PAPER:

DIRECTIONS: From the list of 40 topics/ideas below, choose one which you can use to
develop a concept paper. The topics are categorized based on the disciplines or fields of
inquiry that they belong for your quick reference.

Follow these guidelines in writing your concept paper:

 The number of pages: Concept papers are typically short documents of 2-3 pages.

 Spacing: A double spacing to make the paper easy to read through

 Font size: Use a 12-point size, which is standard and readable.

 Margins: 1 inch all around is better

On top of the formatting aspects discussed above, there is also language use. Ensure that you use
action-oriented language to communicate your ideas in your paper. Instead of using the
statement, “could potentially help” opt for “will curtail, will certainly improve productivity, etc.”

When writing your concept paper, the following areas should be of significant focus:

 Arguments that address the main idea

 Bring out areas of controversy

 Point out areas of incomplete knowledge

 Historical and germinal works supporting your paper

The composition of the concept paper should be as follows:

 The topic should be in the form of a question

 Conduct a brief overview of the research topic

 Briefly state the research questions that the project seeks to find answers to

 Why is the research necessary?

 A brief description of your research methodology

 Concept Paper Topic Ideas in Environment
1. Are acid rains solely connected to industries and diesel vehicles alone?

2. Is global warming a natural cycle of the earth?

3. Can humanity benefit from forests without having to cut down trees?

4. Has the coronavirus helped in reclaiming Mother Nature due to the lockdowns?

5. Is humanity doing the best it can to protect endangered animal and plant species?

6. Is deep-sea oil mining well for the aquatic life in the sea?

Concept Paper Topics in Health

7. Have we done enough to prevent the occurrence and spread of another pandemic like COVID-
19?

8. Is what was considered healthy in the ancient past still considered healthy now?

9. Why have there been more psychological causes of depression and anxiety during
coronavirus?

10. Why have African countries experienced low numbers of COVID-19 infections and death
compared to Western countries?

11. Why is cancer still the most dangerous disease in the 21st century?

12. Is plastic surgery right for the health of the patients? Are there any side effects?

Concept Papers Ideas in Education

13. Why is it a challenge to implement online learning for middle and high school students?

14. What is the role of technology in enhancing research and innovations?

15. Should all countries adopt the same learning curriculum for schools?

16. Are long holidays proving to be detrimental to students rather than helpful?

17. How much homework should a student have?

18. Who is to blame for bullying cases in schools?

Concept Paper Ideas in Technology

19. Why should countries adopt the 5G network?

20. Are mobile companies spying on their clients?

21. Why is hacking still a significant problem despite the technological advances made?

22. Is it safe to use infrared and laser beams on humans?

23. What is the role of technology in combating crime and terrorism?

24. How can we enhance data privacy and security in the wake of mass data?

Concept Paper Topic Ideas in History

25. Who is to blame for the Euthanasia project in the concentration camps?

26. Is there a cold war among nations because of the I and II World War?

27. What are the reasons for slavery?

28. Did explorers determine the sizes of countries as they are today?

29. Is colonialism still persistent today?

Concept Topics in Family

31. What causes divorce?

32. Are children to blame for marriage break ups?

33. How to live with drunken parents

34. How to cope with grief in the family

35. Problems associated with fostering a child

Controversial Concept Writing Topics

36. Is abortion an ending of life?

37. Is same-sex marriage legal?

38. Should sex education be introduced in middle school?

39. Children and advertising

40. Surrogate mothers