LESSON 10: CONCEPT PAPER

Example:
Objectives:
Giving your concept paper a descriptive
• Identify the principles in writing a concept
title, like “Lock the Rat Box: Humane, Hands-
paper
Free Rodent Control,” is another good way to
• Elaborate on the procedures on how to write a
grab their attention.
concept paper
• Creatively write their own concept paper.
B. Explain why you are approaching the
audience.
• Concept Paper
After getting your reader’s attention, the
It is a summary of a project or an issue
introduction to your concept paper should then
that depicts the interests, experiences, and
describe how your goals and the sponsor’s
expertise of the writer it provides an in-depth
mission mesh. 
analysis and discussion of a topic that the writer
This tells the sponsor that you’ve done
has a strong position on.
your homework and is serious about approaching
Concept paper may likewise be utilized as
them.
an instructional tool that may have been the after-
effect of a concentrated investigation, advisory
C. Describe the problem that your project
group input, or as a result of the current project.
addresses
Concept paper uses the definition as a
The next section of a concept paper will
mode of paragraph development. This can be
devote a few sentences or short paragraphs to the
done in various ways like; origin or etymology,
specific purpose of your project.
synonyms, and antonyms, similarity, metaphor,
Describe the problem you want to solve
and contrast or negation
and illustrate how you know it exists.
• How to write a Concept paper?
A. Grab your reader’s attention D. Put the problem in context to explain why it
Concept papers are meant to persuade matters
sponsors, convincing them to fund or adopt your Show how your project relates to current
idea. issues, questions, or problems.
This means it’s critical to “hook” them
right at the beginning.
 Some readers might also be moved by
narratives or personal stories, so consider
including those as well.

E. Share the basics of your method

Spend some time in your concept paper
TO SUMMARY…
describing the methods you will use.
Concept Paper…
How to write a Concept Paper…
F. Emphasize what makes your method unique
Explain what sets your project apart from
the others.

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone ”

G. Give concrete examples of how you will
assess your project
Part of your job in the concept paper is to
explain how to measure your project’s outcomes.
If you are developing a product, for example, that
success can be measured in units produced and/or
sold.

H. End with summary

Wrap things up with a short paragraph at
the end of your paper, reiterating your project’s
purpose, the basic plan of action, and needs.
Focus on the essential points you want to stick in
the sponsor’s mind