English For Academic and Professional Purposes: LESSON 9: Writing A Concept Paper

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC
AND PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES
LESSON 9: Writing a Concept Paper
Barrot & Sipacio. (2017). Communicate Today ENGLISH for Academic

& Professional Purposes for SHS. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc.
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Lesson
9
Writing a
Concept Paper
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Objectives
By the end of the lesson, you will have been able

to:
• Explain what a concept paper is;
• Identify the features of an effective concept
paper;
• Explain a concept from various fields through
definition, explication, and clarification;
• Identify the situations in which a concept paper
may be effectively used in the present society;
• Identify the different types of concept papers
according to context;
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Barrot & Sipacio. (2017). Communicate Today ENGLISH for Academic & Professional Purposes for
Objectives
By the end of the lesson, you will have been able

to:
• Define the context for a concept paper;
• Analyze the features of a concept paper;
• Use transitions to connect ideas;
• Present a novel concept or project with aid of
visuals; and
• Write an effective concept paper.
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Let’s Warm Up!
Group yourselves into

three (3) members each.
• Identify a problem that the teenagers
in your community or school are
currently experiencing. Illustrate a
scenario which shows the problem on
a 1/8 illustration board.
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Let’s Warm Up!
• Think of a possible solution to address

the indentified problem.
• On a separate piece of paper, write a
brief summary of your proposed
solution and some brief details.
• Then, imagine that your solution was
implemented. Illustrate the scenario
(problem) but this time, with the
problem already solved.
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Self-Audit
Tick the column that determines how often you practice what
the following statements say. Do this as objectively as
possible. [3-Usually; 2-Sometimes; 1-Seldom; 0-Never]
1. I state the problems that will be solved by my research
or project.
2. I present the gap in knowledge that my research or
project will address.
3. I clarify the objectives of my research or project.
4. I incorporate the procedure on how I will undertake the
research or project in my concept paper.
5. I provide the significance of my proposed research and
project in my concept paper.
6. I provide a timeline for all projects or research activities.
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Self-Audit
Tick the column that determines how often you practice what
the following statements say. Do this as objectively as
possible. [3-Usually; 2-Sometimes; 1-Seldom; 0-Never]
7. I specify the cost and justification for all possible
expenses.
8. I provide facts and statistics to support my claims.
9. I adjust my language for the intended readers.
10. I cite all information I took from other sources and include
them in the reference list.
Add all your responses then divide it with 30.

28-30 Advanced 25-27 Proficient
23-24 Approaching Prof 21-22 Developing Proficient
20 and belowBeginning Proficiency
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Writing a Concept Paper
Campaign period for national elections—talking
about platforms and their plans if elected.
Student election in school
Improvements
CONCEPT PAPER—a summary document

which discusses the general details of a
project.
--provides an overview of the project, and
helps funding agencies eliminates proposals
that are likely to be disapproved.
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USES OF CONCEPT PAPER
1) It serves as a foundation of the full proposal.
2) It helps determine whether a certain project
is feasible or not.
3) It is used to pique the interest of the
potential funding agencies.
4) It is used to obtain informal feedback on the
ideas prior to preparing the full proposal.
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CONCEPT PAPER
is a preliminary document for a proposal.
 it shows a preview of the

improvements that the proponent
would like to have implemented
 It helps address social issues
especially it aims to show solutions to
tangible issues which plague society.
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THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

A CONCEPT
1. DEFINITION
--a method of identifying a given term
and making its meaning clearer.
--it clarifies and explains concepts,

ideas, and issues by answering the
question, “What does it mean?”
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A CONCEPT
1. DEFINITION
THREE WAYS:
a. Informal definition
b. Formal definition
c. Extended definition
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A CONCEPT
1. DEFINITION
THREE WAYS:
a. Informal definition—is done through a
parenthetical or brief explanation.
Example: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is
naturally found in vegetable oil, fish, and
nuts.
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A CONCEPT
1. DEFINITION
THREE WAYS:
b. Formal definition—explains a term by
incorporating the term to be defined (species),
the general category of the term (genus), and the
quality that makes the term different from other
terms in the same category (differentia).
Example: Vitamin E is a light yellow-fat soluble
vitamin that acts as an anti-oxidant.
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A CONCEPT
1. DEFINITION
THREE WAYS:
c. Extended definition—is a detailed way
of defining a term and is usually
composed of at least one paragraph. It
incorporates various patterns of
development to explain a given concept.
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A CONCEPT
1. DEFINITION
THREE WAYS:
c. Example of extended definition
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 manuscripts, integrated
macro skills, and explicit rubrics.
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A CONCEPT
1. DEFINITION
SIGNAL WORDS:
• as defined
• for example
• for instance
• is defined as
• means
• Such as
• To define
• To illustrate
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A CONCEPT
2. EXPLICATION
--is a method of explanation in which
sentences, verses, quotes, or passages are
taken from a literary or academic work and
then interpreted and explained in a detailed
way.
--needs to clearly present the thesis in the
introduction and follow it up with a detailed
analysis of a passage or text.
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A CONCEPT
2. EXPLICATION
--writing the body begins by analyzing and
explaining how the text was constructed.
--it should end with a concise conclusion

by restating the thesis and major
arguments.
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Sample of an EXPLICATION:
EXPLICATION OF THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
The poem titled “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost is about a
man reflecting on a choice he once made. while the outcome of
this choice is not implied to be positive or negative, the speaker
notes that the choice in itself and the consequences of that
choice have made a huge difference in the way his life has
unfolded.
The poem is about the importance of choices. The poem begins with
the speaker regretting that he could not have been two people so
he could have at some point in his life taken two roads instead of
being confined to one. He looked as far as he could to see what
was ahead on one of the roads he could have taken, but he was
limited to seeing only as far as where it turned and disappeared in
the bushes.
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An Excerpt from:
Sample of an EXPLICATION:
EXPLICATION OF THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
In the second stanza, he says he took the other road because it was
grassy and was possibly better because it was less travelled,
though not much more than the other road.
The third stanza says both roads were covered in leaves that had
been made walked on infrequently, to the extent that the leaves
covering them had not been made black from tramping feet. He
also says he continued on the road he chose, and because he
knew that one thin leads to another (“way leads on to way”) he
doubted he would ever return to this part of the road.
Finally, he says he will tell the story when he is much older
(“somewhere ages and ages hence”) that he had the choice of
taking one road over another, and having taken the one he did
made a big difference in his life.
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An Excerpt from:

A CONCEPT
3. CLARIFICATION
--is a method of explanation in which the points
are organized from a general abstract idea to
specific and concrete examples.
--it entails the analysis of the concept by
looking at the examples and specifying some
of its characteristics to arrive at one working
definition which can be used throughout the
paper.
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A CONCEPT
3. CLARIFICATION
The following are signal words in writing this kind of text:
After all For instance Namely That is
As an example In other words Put another way To be specific
Consider the
In particular Specifically To clarify
following
For example In short Stated differently To illustrate
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Sample of CLARIFICATION:
SAMPLE CLARIFICATION TEXT
Justice is a broad concept which encompasses a wide set of ideas,
most of which also branch out into smaller notions. For instance,
it can refer to the sentencing of a criminal based on due process.
When an individual gets what he deserves, even outside the
hands of the law, it is also considered justice in some contexts.
This may come in the form of vigilante justice, in which a person
dissatisfied with the system doles out punishment to wrong-doers.
Poetic justice is also another related concept which is used in
literature to show how the good is always rewarded while bad
forces always meet a grim end.
In the context of this paper, justice will be clearly delineated into any
instance in which the law is successfully and fairly applied to an
individual, resulting in either an arrest or a release.
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An Excerpt from:
Sample of CLARIFICATION:
SAMPLE CLARIFICATION TEXT
To illustrate, if a thief is caught and tried in court through due
process, and is found to be guilty and then sentenced
accordingly, it can be said that justice was served. However, if the
same thief is caught in the act by a band of villagers and was
beaten right then and there, it will be considered justice in the
context of the paper, as the process has not undergone due
process.
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An Excerpt from:
PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

--usually ranges from 500 to 2000 words and
is usually divided into several parts.
--the project proponent needs to follow the

format and design required by the funding
agency.
--parts may vary depending on the nature of

the project/activity
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1. CONCEPT PAPER FOR A PROJECT
I. COVER PAGE
o State the name of the proponents and their affiliations.
o State the addresses, contact numbers, and email
addresses of the proponent.
o State the head of the agency and his/her contact
information.
o State the date of submission
II. INTRODUCTION
III. RATIONALE OR BACKGROUND
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
V. PROJECT NEEDS AND COST
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I. COVER PAGE
II. INTRODUCTION
o State the information about the funding agency to show that you
understand its mission.
o State the mission of the agency that the proponents represent and align
it to the funding agency’s mission.
o State the details of the proponent’s agency that shows its capability to
undertake the proposed project.
o Present and describe other partner agencies and why they are qualified
as such.
o Provide reasons why the funding agency should support the project.
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I. COVER PAGE
II. INTRODUCTION
o State the gap in knowledge to be addressed by the
project.
o State the problems to be solved.
o State the project’s significance.
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I. COVER PAGE
II. INTRODUCTION
o State the goals and objectives of the project.
o Present the methodology (Action Plan, Project Activities, or
Approach)
o Present the timeline expressed in months and year.
o State the benefits or anticipated outcomes.
o State how success of outcomes will be evaluated.
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I. COVER PAGE
II. INTRODUCTION
o Outline the main budget; include the item description
and amount.
o Explain or justify how the budget will be used.
o List the personnel or equipment needed for the project.
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2. CONCEPT PAPER FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH
I. TITLE PAGE
o State your research title.
o State your name and school.
o State the date of submission
II. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
III. PRELIMINARY LITERATURE REVIEW
IV. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM/OBJECTIVES
V. ABRIDGED METHODOLOGY
VI. TIMELINE
VII. REFERENCES
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I. TITLE PAGE
o Provide the current state of the field you are researching on
o State the gap in knowledge and problems to be addressed by the
research. Provide statistics and previous studies to prove your claims
o State the reasons why you want to investigate on the chosen topic
o State the theoretical and practical implications of your proposed
research.
VI. TIMELINE
VII. REFERENCES
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I. TITLE PAGE
o Provide a theoretical framework that includes the theory that will guide
you in the conduct of your research.
o Provide related literature that supports your topic.
o Provide related studies that will help you in conducting the research or
analyzing and discussing the data.
o Provide a brief synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies
VI. TIMELINE
VII. REFERENCES
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I. TITLE PAGE
o State your general problem in one sentence
o State your specific research questions or objectives.
VI. TIMELINE
VII. REFERENCES
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I. TITLE PAGE
o Provide the context and participants of the study.
o Provide the instruments to be used.
o Provide the data collection procedure.
o Provide the data analysis scheme to be used.
VI. TIMELINE
VII. REFERENCES
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I. TITLE PAGE
VI. TIMELINE
o Provide a timeline (e.g., Gantt Chart) set in months and
year.
VII. REFERENCES
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I. TITLE PAGE
VI. TIMELINE
VII. REFERENCES
o Provide a list of all books, journals, and other resources
cited in your paper.
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GUIDELINES in Writing a CONCEPT PAPER
1. Cost and methodology should be reasonable.
2. The budget, methodology, and timeline
should be clearly aligned.
3. Use statistics and figures when discussing
the rationale for the project.
4. Use no more than five pages (single-spaced)
excluding the cover page. Do not overwhelm
the readers with details.
5. Never request funding for planning the
proposal.
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GUIDELINES in Writing a CONCEPT PAPER
6. Adjust your language to the intended readers. You
may use technical terms if readers are scholars and
scientists. However, refrain from using jargon when
your target readers are lay persons.
7. Include the overview of the budget if it is required.
If not, then skip the budget section. In place of this,
you may simply include the type support you may
need such as personnel, travel, communication,
and equipment.
8. Be sure that basic format details, such as page
numbers, are incorporated.
9. Cite your references.
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CHECKING FOR
UNDERSTANDING
SHS. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc.
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Checking for Understanding
Write E if the statement shows an effective way

of writing a concept paper, and N if it is NOT.
1. Rino fails to indicate the page

number in his concept paper.
2. Andrew included a literature

review for the concept paper he
made for his term paper.
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3. Geryl includes in the references all

journals he used but excludes the
books he cited.
4. Thea made her timeline

independent from the details in the
methodology.
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5. Yana requested a budget from

the funding agency on the
preparation of the concept paper.
6. Sharee states her objectives in

the methodology section.
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7. Maxine sticks to one format every time

she submits concept paper to various
funding agencies.
8. Ellie uses data from government

agencies to prove the existence of a
problem that she and her team would
like to address.
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9. Irish clarified the working definition of

the concept she is preparing to ensure
that the reader understood it properly.
10. When Theresa knew that her target

readers are lay persons, she defined the
technical terms that she used in the
concept paper.
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Let us Check!
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1. Rino fails to indicate the page

number in his concept paper.
N
2. Andrew included a literature
review for the concept paper he
E made for his term paper.
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3. Geryl includes in the references all

journals he used but excludes the
N books he cited.
4. Thea made her timeline

N independent from the details in the
methodology.
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5. Yana requested a budget from

the funding agency on the
N preparation of the concept paper.
6. Sharee states her objectives in

the methodology section.
N
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7. Maxine sticks to one format every time

she submits concept paper to various
N funding agencies.
8. Ellie uses data from government

agencies to prove the existence of a
E problem that she and her team would
like to address.
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9. Irish clarified the working definition of

the concept she is preparing to ensure
E that the reader understood it properly.
10. When Theresa knew that her target

readers are lay persons, she defined the
E technical terms that she used in the
concept paper.
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LET’S PRACTICE
ACADEMIC WRITING IN
PRACTICE
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
“The achievements of an
organization are the results
of the combined efforts of
each individual”
-Vince Lombardy-
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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC

Barrot & Sipacio. (2017). Communicate Today ENGLISH for Academic

By the end of the lesson, you will have been able

By the end of the lesson, you will have been able

Group yourselves into

• Think of a possible solution to address

Add all your responses then divide it with 30.

CONCEPT PAPER—a summary document

 it shows a preview of the

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

--it clarifies and explains concepts,

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

--it should end with a concise conclusion

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING

After all For instance Namely That is

As an example In other words Put another way To be specific

For example In short Stated differently To illustrate

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

--the project proponent needs to follow the

--parts may vary depending on the nature of

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER

Write E if the statement shows an effective way

1. Rino fails to indicate the page

2. Andrew included a literature

Write E if the statement shows an effective way

3. Geryl includes in the references all

4. Thea made her timeline

Write E if the statement shows an effective way

5. Yana requested a budget from

6. Sharee states her objectives in

Write E if the statement shows an effective way

7. Maxine sticks to one format every time

8. Ellie uses data from government

Write E if the statement shows an effective way

9. Irish clarified the working definition of

10. When Theresa knew that her target

Write E if the statement shows an effective way

1. Rino fails to indicate the page

Write E if the statement shows an effective way

3. Geryl includes in the references all

4. Thea made her timeline

Write E if the statement shows an effective way

5. Yana requested a budget from

6. Sharee states her objectives in

Write E if the statement shows an effective way