Concept Paper

By: Teomelyn A. Paccial

 OBJECTIVES
1. Recognize what is concept paper;
2. Identify the dual nature of a concept
paper
3. Enumerate the ways of extending
definitions; and
4. Familiarize the structure of a concept
paper.
 Essential Questions:

01 02 03
What is the What is the How do we
dual nature of a difference extend
concept paper? between the two definitions?
nature of a
concept paper?
What is a
Concept
paper?
 Concept paper
▪ Defines an idea or a
▪ an idea formed by
concept and explains
mentally combining all
its essence in order to
its characteristics or
clarify the “whatness”
particulars;
of that idea or concept
▪ Starts with a definition,
(Dadufalza, 1996).
then expanded
definition, and analytic
description of the
aspects of the concept.
Dual nature of a concept paper
01 02
Definition Project Proposal/
Essay Problem-Solution
Discussion
 Concept paper Definition Essay

➢ The paper targets the Explanation of an

idea, theory, practice, or principle per se,
for the purpose of informing the
audience.
 Concept paper Project Proposal
➢ The paper NOT only defines a problem but
also presents an idea (a research,
suggestion, project, program or solution) for
consideration by others, possibly for
approval on funding and support; it also
entails a persuasive intent.
METHODS OF
EXTENDING
DEFINITION
Methods of Extending Definitions
• Giving examples
• Giving details
• Analysis of the concept
• Comparison and contrast
• Giving Historical Background
• Other text structure appropriate
• Providing different types of definitions
 The Types of Definition
Formal Definition Adherence to a type of intentional definition

Informal Definition Sharing of Personal View

Technical Definition Use of Technical (jargon) Terms

Popular Definition Use of Layman’s (simple) terms

 The Types of Definition

Are formal and technical

Conceptual Definition definitions, used in a research
paper.

A research definition based on how

Operational Definition the term is treated or measured in a
study.
FOR EXAMPLE
 The Types of Definition
Formal Definition Suffering is the state of undergoing stress,
distress, or pain.

Informal Definition Suffering is not being contented with your

life.

Suffering is an unpleasant or even

Technical anguishing experience, severely affecting a
Definition person at a psychophysical and existential
level. ( A medical def.)
 The Types of Definition

Popular Definition Suffering is experiencing any kind of

pain.

Conceptual Definition Suffering is the state of undergoing

stress, distress, or pain (Oxford, n.d.).

Suffering is specifically physical suffering

Operational which is the dependent variable of the study
Definition and will be analyzed through the use of the
suffering pictogram.
Structure of a Concept
Paper
 CONCEPT PAPER AS
DEFINITION ESSAY
I. Introduction
A. Hook
B. Basic definition of term
C. Thesis Statement
State your belief about the term defined
+ provide your general or specific point/s of
elaboration
 CONCEPT PAPER AS
DEFINITION ESSAY
II. Body
A. Method of Definition 1
B. Method of Definition 2
C. Method of Definition 3
III.Conclusion
A. Reiterate your Thesis Statement
B. Impact
 CONCEPT PAPER AS
PROBLEM-SOLUTION ESSAY
I. Introduction
A. Hook
B. Define or give background to the problem
C. Thesis Statement
State your feelings on the problem +
provide your general or specific solutions
 CONCEPT PAPER AS
PROBLEM-SOLUTION ESSAY
II. Body
A.Elaborate on the problem, by
providing its cause and what other’s
did to solve it.
B.Provide your solution/s to the
problem
 CONCEPT PAPER AS
PROBLEM-SOLUTION ESSAY

III.Conclusion
A.Reiterate your solution to the
problem
B.Provide the possible scenario
experienced if the problem is solved
C.Impact
 QUESTIONS/
CLARIFICATIONS
 Let’s Answer the following!

01 02 03
What is the What is the How do we
dual nature of a difference extend
concept paper? between the two definitions?
nature of a
concept paper?
 YOUR
ACTIVITY!
Directions: Identify a problem
here in your locality and create
a concept paper as a problem-
solution essay.
 Thank You!
Have a great day
everyone!
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