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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

WEEK 10 Second Semester

I. TITLE:
Lesson 10: Concept Paper

II. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

a. define what a concept paper is and distinguish it from other kinds of academic paper;
b. identity the content and structure of a concept paper using the sample paragraphs and essays;
c. use definition and the different techniques of defining to expand the meaning of the concept;
d. enhance your critical thinking abilities in evaluating the content and structure of a concept paper; and write
your own concept paper given a specific context.

III. TOPICS COVERED:

 Definition
 Concept Paper

ANTICIPATORY:

Definition is a mode of paragraph development that answers the questions: What i5 it what does it mean? What
are its special features? The word to be defined may be an object, a Concept, a person, a place, or a phenomenon.

IV. CONTENT OF THE LESSON

Definition is important because it clarifies the meaning of a word or a concept and it also limits the scope of
that particular word or concept. Limiting the scope controls and avoids misinterpretations, vague notions, and/or broad
ideas, as what was presented in the introduction to this chapter.

There are different techniques of defining. The most common is the formal definition in which you are given a
term to be defined and you define the term by giving the class where the word/term belongs (the genus) and the
characteristics that distinguish the term from other terms, known as the differentia. For example:

Term = genus + differentia

Definition = a mode of paragraph development + that answers the questions: what is it, what does it
mean, or what is its special features

An extended definition is needed to define abstract concepts. It allows you to broaden your definition by using. analogy,
metaphors, comparison and-contrast, descriptions, analysis, functions, etymology, and semantic origin.

To make the definition even clearer, the origin of the word was traced in sentence s: The term originates from the Greek
önuokpatia (dëmokratía) "rule of the people, which Was coined from ôñuOg (dêmos) "people" and Kpátoç "power or
"rule" in the 5th century BCE to denote the political systems then existing in Greek city-states, notably Athens." This is
what you call definition by etymology, the word is defined by the use of opposites, also called as definition by
contrast. The contrast is further established in sentences 6 and 7 by giving examples or called definition by example.
Other techniques of defining include definition by synonym (using a similar word or phrase to define a word); definition
by function (stating what the term is for) definition by analogy (comparing the term to and their object concept/idea that
shares the same characteristic as the term being defined) definition by comparison and contrast; and definition by
negation (defining the term by stating what it is not). These other techniques will be explored in the sample essay in the
next reading text.
How to write an effective concept paper?
   
Concept paper, meaning 
A concept paper refers to an academic or research paper that is written with the primary purpose of identifying
and explaining an idea or a concept related to a particular scholarly field or discipline before conducting a research. It is
an unbiased research written in the form of a theory or hypothesis using relevant and impartial methods of research. It
unravels and explains the positive and negative aspects of a research study utilizing various opposing theories to reveal
gaps and criticisms.
In technical terms, a concept paper provides an overview of the project. Concept paper helps us to have a detailed
knowledge on what is the process of paper works, projects, business proposals, research paper, etc. Concept paper
is very useful for both students during university projects and entrepreneurs working on a business proposal.
What is concept paper in research? 
A concept paper in research or academia refers to a critical and detailed summary of a research project by
reflecting the interest and issues pertinent to a particular academic field or study.
There are two types of point of view in a concept paper
 Subjective (personal)
 Objective (impersonal)
How to create a concept paper?
A concept paper requires an academic format to structure and follow in order to explain a concept appropriately.
The following consists of 11 fundamental ways on how a writer can explain an idea or concept in a professional and
organized manner.
Patterns of development 
1. Defining: 7. Illustrating:
2. Describing: 8. Narrating:
3. Comparing: 9. Explaining a process:
4. Making an analogy: 10. Analyzing cause and effect:
5. Contrasting: 11. Listing:
6. Classifying:
The following points provide benefits of a concept paper to understand its value and importance as well as clarification on
when to write a concept paper:
1. Clarification of product value:
2. A better definition of the duties and responsibilities:
3. Improvement in communication:
4. Maintaining focus during the execution:
Two outlines of concept paper:
1. Concept paper for a project
Use the following structure when you want to present a business project:
1. Cover page
2. Introduction
3. Rationale or background
4. Project description
5. Project needs and cost
2. Concept paper for academic research
Use the following structure to present an idea or concept for a research you would like to pursue.

1. Title page
2. Background of the study
4. Statement of the problem/objectives
5. Abridged methodology
6. Timeline
7. References
Guidelines in writing a concept paper
1. Cost and methodology should be reasonable.
2. The budget, methodology, and timeline should be clearly mentioned.
3. Use statistics and figures when discussing the rationale for the project.
4. Use no more than 5 pages (single-paced) excluding the cover page.
5. Never request funding for planning the proposal.
6. Adjust your language based on the intended readers.
7. Include the overview of the budget if it is required.
8. Be sure that the basic format details are incorporated, such as page numbers.
9. Cite your references.

V. Task:
Make you own concept paper based on the guidelines above.
IV. Assignment:

Make a concept paper for a academic research and use a following structure for that particular paper.

Reference:
Saqueton, G. M., & Uychoco MT. A. (2016). English For Academic And Professional Purposes: A Glimpse at the
World of Writing. Pp 3- 11.Quezon City: Rex Printing Company, Inc. https://www.authorassists.com/blog/how-to-
write-an-effective-concept-paper/

Prepared by:

LPL
Subject Teacher