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The Concept Paper
Concept Paper- defines an idea or a
concept and explains its essence to clarify
the "whatness" of that idea or concept.
-used to summarize a research project or a
project proposal.
There are three (3) types of definitions:
Formal Definitions- include the term or
word to be defined, the class or the group
where the term belongs, and the
distinguishing features or the qualities that
make the term unique.
-term: structured to follow a specific format
- class (genus)
- distinguishing features
(differentia/differentiation)
-dictionaries/ other authorotative sources
Informal Definitions- Only include the
term or word to be defined, the class or the
group where the term belongs.
-term
-class(genus)
-less structured, may not follow a specific
format
- used in everyday language/ conversation
Extended Definitions- are essay-length
texts that elaborate the meaning of a term or
concept through different rhetorical patterns.
Parts of a Concept Paper (For research
papers and proposals):
1. Introduction- overview of the topic,
brief background of the research topic,
objectives that the research want to achieve.
2. Purpose- - Also known as the need or
rationale, In this section, it must be written
in away that convinces your readers of the
need to address the existing problem.
3. Project Description- In this section, the
applicant addresses the unique,
aspects of the approach, showing why the
applicant's team has the best solution and
presenting a compelling case for
funding.Also included in the project
description are the following parts:
Goals and Objectives - A goal is an
abstract state of being, a condition, an end,
or an aspiration.
Methodology and Timelines -
Methodology refers to the set of
philosophical foundations you used in your
chosen research method.
Benefits/Anticipated Outcomes - It
indicates the people who will benefit from
the project and how they will benefit.
The Position Paper
-the position paper is devoted to discussing
one side of an issue. While other essays are
devoted to presenting information, the
position paper tackles one significant issue
of a community on which the author takes a
stand.
Parts of Position Paper
Title: think/choose a clear and concise title
that reflects the main point/topic of th paper.
Introduction: identifies the issue that will
be discussed and states the author's position
on that issue.
Body: - contains the central argument and
can be further broken up into three (3)
sections:
background information, evidence
supporting the author's position, and a
discussion of both sides of the issue which
addresses and refute arguments that
contradict the author's position.
Conclusion: restates the key points and
suggests resolutions to the issue.
5 steps to write a position paper:
1. Select a topic for your paper.
2. Conduct preliminary research.
3. Challenge your own topic.
4. Continue to collect supporting evidence.
5. Create an outline.
Technical Report
- is a formal report designed to convey
technical information in a clear and
easily accessible format.

Parts of a Technical Report

1. Background of the Study

This contains the history or the nature of the
problem in focus and the reasons why the
writer is addressing it through research.

2. Related Literature
It covers previous works on the area and
previous attempts to solve the problem in
comparisonwith the writer's own
report/study.

3. Methods, Materials, and Participants

It describes the different data collection
techniques and the strategies used to answer
the research questions.

4. Results and Discussion

This expounds the answers to the research
questions.

5. Conclusion
It sums up the key points of your discussion
(e.g. the extent to which the aims have been
achieved, key findings and outcomes,
significance or usefulness of the report).

6. Recommendation
It addresses the limitations of the
report/study and suggests how they might be
overcome in future work.

7. Reference List
A listing of books and articles you have
used or consulted using the citation format
mandated by your school or university.

8. Appendices
This contains materials that are not included
in the main body of the text due to its effect
to the logical presentation of the text either
by its sheer volume or level of relevance.