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Concept Paper
Concept Paper
1. Definition
2. Explication
3. Clarification
DEFINITION
It is a method of identifying a given
term and making its meaning clearer.
It main purpose is to clarify and
explain concepts, ideas, and issues by
answering the question, “What does
it mean?”
3 WAYS ON HOW TO
PRESENT A DEFINITION
1. Informal- done through a
parenthetical or brief explanation.
Example: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is
naturally found in vegetable oil, fish and
nuts.
2. Formal- explain the term by
incorporating the term to be defined
(species), the general category of the term
different from (genus) and the quality that
makes them different from other terms in
the same category (differentia).
Example: Vitamin E is a light yellow, fat
soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant.
3. Extend- is a detailed way of defining a
term and is usually composed of at least
one paragraph. It also incorporates various
patterns of development (e.g., formal and
informal definition, comparison and
contrast, narration, description,
classification, process, analogy, and cause
and effect) to explain a given concept.
Example: Subsequent to materials
design is the preparation of learning
materials. Learning materials refer to
both printed and non-printed objects
or items that teachers and learners use
to facilitate language learning.
Nowadays, materials are becoming
more and more sophisticated,
incorporating authentic language samples
and realias that help make a connection
between classrooms and real-life
activities. They also incorporate
information and communication
technology (ICT), role-plays, information-
gap activities, songs, taped transcripts,
integrated macro skills, and explicit
rubrics.
The following signal words will also help you
in writing this kind of text.
And looked down one as far as I could Because it was grassy and wanted
wear;
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Though as for that the passing there