ENGLISH CLUSTER

SCHOOL YEAR 2021 - 2022

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

ENG03

Course Outcome 5

Prepared by: Dangaran, Venice Cristine

Contributors:

Desierto, John Angelo B.

Mascariola, Mellicynt

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NAME: ____________________________________ TEACHER: ________________________

YEAR AND SECTION: _______________________ SCHEDULE: _______________________

How to Use This Module:

This module is careful created to assist the students during synchronous classes. This module, together with
other materials such as PPTs, recorded live lectures, and mini video lectures, would help students benefit from
blended learning. In ENG03, the completion of this module would serve as your Performance Task. Kindly see
Performance-Based Instructions and Rubrics to know how this module will be graded. Refer to the guidelines
below on the specific instructions on how to use this module:
1. Use Calibri Light, 11, when answering the activities and filling out fillable items.
2. Always answer the pre-test before reading the discussion.
3. Ask your subject teacher where to submit the module.
4. All modules have to be in PDF form.

Parts of the Module:

This module has the following parts:

Expectations These are what you will be able to know after completing the lessons
in the module.

Pre-Test This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.

Discussion and This section will provide a lecture of the lesson. There are also
Activities activities incorporated in the discussion. These activities are designed
to develop critical thinking and other competencies. This can be done
with or without a partner depending on the nature
of the activity.

Takeaway It will verify how much you learned from the lesson.

Post-Test This will measure how much you have learned from the entire module.

Answer Card This contains answers to the activities in the module.

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.

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Subject Matter:
Lesson 9: Writing Concept Paper as Project Proposal

Expectations:
1. Write a project proposal

Pre-test:
Identify whether the statement is True or False. Write your answer on the space provide before each
number.

_____1. A concept paper could be a project proposal or a definition essay.

_____2. As a project proposal, the concept paper needs to elaborate on the meaning of a certain concept.

_____3. A project proposal is like an initial stage in writing your research paper.

_____4. Writers need to use formal language and neutral tone when writing a concept paper.

_____5. Concept paper (project proposal) is a summary document that answers the why’s and how’s of a

project.

_____6. Concept paper could be written if you want to get informal feedback.

_____7. Since a concept paper (project proposal) is a plan, it is a must that students use the future tense of

the verb when writing the methodology.

_____8. The background of the study should be discussed in the title page.

_____9. The methodology in a project proposal has to be abridged, including only the important parts.

_____10. The concept paper (project proposal) is usually three-five pages long.

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Discussion and Activities:

IX. Writing a Project Proposal
It is difficult to put one’s plan into words. Most of the time, in school, teachers require to submit a
proposal when you present a project. In academic writing. It is called a concept paper. Concept paper usually
gives a description of the concept and the means on how to come up with the concept’s prototype. There is
also another type of concept paper which analyzes any idea, situation, or practice. In our previous lesson, we
have discussed the extended definition essay. In this lesson, we would focus on a concept paper as a project
proposal.

Activity 11. Below are some of the societal issues that we have. Provide a simple feasible solution that would
eradicate or at least minimize the problems.

1. Covid19

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2. Fake news

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3. Juvenile delinquency

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Concept Paper as a Project Proposal

The concept paper is not only an academic paper written for theoretical purposes; it can also serve as the
initial stage in the process of preparing a project proposal. People write this when they are eyeing for grants
and assistance for a project that they wish to undertake. It is a summary document that answers the why’s and
how’s of a project. Usually, it is four-five pages long.

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USES OF PROJECT PROPOSAL:

1. Foundation of full proposal
2. Feasibility
3. Interest of funding agencies
4. Obtain informal feedback

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER:

1. Title page
a. Research title
b. Name and school
c. Date of submission

2. Background of the study

a. Current state of the field
b. Gap in knowledge
c. Why you want to investigate
d. Theoretical and practical implications

3. Preliminary RRL
a. Theoretical Framework
b. RRL and studies

4. Statement of the Problem

5. Abridged Methodology
a. Context and participants of the study
b. Instruments to be used
c. Data collection procedure
d. Data analysis

Takeaway
A concept paper could function as ________________________________,
_________________________________, and _____________________________. A concept paper that
serves as a project proposal in academic writing is almost similar to a title defense. It presents an overview of
the research paper and tries to get ______________ from the panel members to make the plan more
organized.

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Subject Matter:
Lesson 10: Writing Position Paper

Expectations:
1. Write a position paper regarding a relevant topic

Pre-test:
Identify whether the statement is True or False. Write your answer on the space provide before each
number.

_____1. A position paper is informative in nature.

_____2. Recommendations are not necessary when writing a position paper.

_____3. You need to provide counter claims when writing a position paper.

_____4. While a position paper is persuasive in nature, authors need to use neutral language.

_____5. You may appeal to the emotions of you readers when writing a position paper.

_____6. Writers need to avoid logical fallacies when writing a position paper.

_____7. Evidences are necessary to explain your claims comprehensively.

_____8. You may use moral or religious truths when writing a position paper.

_____9. You may negate a counter-claim by pointing out its flaws.

_____10. A position will always have a negation of that same position.

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Discussion and Activities:

X. Writing a Position Paper
From time to time, people need to take a stand. In academic writing, when you are tasked to write a
paper that tries to present an intention regarding a particular matter using logical arguments and formal
language, it means you need to write a position paper. While it presents the writer’s stand, make sure to apply
and follow the nature of an academic text (See CO1 Lesson 1).

How to write a position paper:

1. Explore the argument

Read what other people have written about it first.
a. Read widely about the topic.
b. Gather all the related articles and literature you need.

2. Create assertions
Assertions are opinions that people may or may not agree with. Assertion is not a statement of fact
or a general truth.
a. Write several assertions.
b. Negate these assertions.

3. Gather the evidence

Assertions without evidences are only empty remarks. It is imperative to make sure that each
assertion has strong and compelling evidence.
a. Never use moral or religious truths.
b. Consider that there are valid reasons for any argument different from yours.

4. Have credible sources

Never resort to your emotions when you want to prove something.
a. Use bills, laws, and declarations from government and international non-
government organizations, such as United Nations.
b. Use academic journals, books, and articles from reputable sources.

5. Refine the argument

An argument is made of three elements; assertion, evidence, and explanation.
a. Use further examples and explanations.
b. Contextualize the evidence.

6. Prepare for the opposition

a. After presenting your position, expect for an opposition.
b. Refute the opposition by finding flaws in their arguments.

6. Write the position paper

A position will always have a negation of that same position.

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Always remember to provide a thesis statement and an outline before writing your position paper. Since a
position paper is persuasive in nature, check the discussion in CO2 module about how to write a thesis
statement for a persuasive paper.

Activity 11. Check your Student Handbook. You may access it here
https://www.mapua.edu.ph/About/Offices/OPD/Assets/SHS%20STUDENT%20DISCIPLINE%20HANDBOOK.pdf if
you don’t have a physical copy. Choose a provision that you wish to modify and present your arguments by
writing to the OPD. Address it to Sir Teem Torres (Prefect of Discipline).

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Takeaway
As readers, we always have to be critical, and that involves the ability to construct cases and arguments to
address different issues. Writing a position paper, may it be for Model United Nations (MUN) or for
argumentative cases. Whatever the case is, always make sure that when you are proving a point, the use of
citations would always be handy. You need to look for reliable sources which support your claims to strengthen
your arguments.

YOU HEAR OR READ ABOUT SOME TOPIC THAT INTERESTS YOU (CALL IT "X"), and soon
enough you form an opinion about it. Nothing much happens until someone asks you a key
question, "What do you think about x?" This question starts many serious conversations, but
it leads to stating opinions, not to argument, which means a reasoned defense of an opinion.
To get to argument, you need a question with a shaper edge, a critical thinking question:
"Why do you think this about x?" That is, "What reasons do you have to explain and justify
what you think? What evidence do you have to back up your opinion?"

When you answer these questions, you are making a case, arguing for a position by
advancing reasons and evidence in defense of it. Making a case occurs in many genres,
including newspaper editorials, letters to the editor, blog posts, speeches, and personal
letters.

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Post-test:
Identify whether the statement is True or False. Write your answer on the space provide before each
number.

_____1. A concept paper could be a project proposal or a definition essay.

_____2. As a project proposal, the concept paper needs to elaborate on the meaning of a certain concept.

_____3. A project proposal is like an initial stage in writing your research paper.

_____4. Writers need to use formal language and neutral tone when writing a concept paper.

_____5. Concept paper (project proposal) is a summary document that answers the why’s and how’s of a

project.

_____6. Concept paper could be written if you want to get informal feedback.

_____7. Since a concept paper (project proposal) is a plan, it is a must that students use the future tense of

the verb when writing the methodology.

_____8. The background of the study should be discussed in the title page.

_____9. The methodology in a project proposal has to be abridged, including only the important parts.

_____10. The concept paper (project proposal) is usually four-five pages long.

_____11. A position paper is informative in nature.

_____12. Recommendations are not necessary when writing a position paper.

_____13. You need to provide counter claims when writing a position paper.

_____14. While a position paper is persuasive in nature, authors need to use neutral language.

_____15. You may appeal to the emotions of you readers when writing a position paper.

_____16. Writers need to avoid logical fallacies when writing a position paper.

_____17. Evidences are necessary to explain your claims comprehensively.

_____18. You may use moral or religious truths when writing a position paper.

_____19. You may negate a counter-claim by pointing out its flaws.

_____20. A position will always have a negation of that same position.

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Answer Cards:

References:
Channel, C.E. & Crusius, T.W. (2021). Engaging questions: A guide to writing (3rd edition). McGraw-Hill.
Saqueton, G. & Uychoco, M. (2016). English for academic and professional purposes. Rex Printing Company.
https://owl.excelsior.edu/rhetorical-styles/definition-essay/
Russell, K.L. (2020). Write now (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

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