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How to Write a Concept Paper

This document provides guidance on writing a concept paper for different purposes. It defines a concept paper as a summary document that describes a proposed project, including what it is about, why it should be conducted, and how it will be carried out. A concept paper serves to determine a project's feasibility and obtain feedback before developing a full proposal. It can also help address social issues. The document outlines the typical parts of a concept paper for a project or academic research, such as an introduction, background, objectives, methodology, timeline and budget.

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How to Write a Concept Paper

This document provides guidance on writing a concept paper for different purposes. It defines a concept paper as a summary document that describes a proposed project, including what it is about, why it should be conducted, and how it will be carried out. A concept paper serves to determine a project's feasibility and obtain feedback before developing a full proposal. It can also help address social issues. The document outlines the typical parts of a concept paper for a project or academic research, such as an introduction, background, objectives, methodology, timeline and budget.

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Writing a Concept Paper

Group 8 presentation in EAPP 12


Aguja - De Leon - Rebater
1. Concept Paper Defined

Writing a Concept Paper


What is a Concept Paper?
● a summary document of a project proposal that tells
what the project is all about, the reasons for conducting
the project and how it will be carried out.
● This paper also provides an overview of the project, and
help funding agencies eliminate proposals that are likely
to be disapproved
Uses of a Concept Paper
● Serves a foundation of the full proposal
● Determines whether the project is feasible or not
● Piques the interest of the potential funding agencies
● Obtains informal feedback on the ideas prior to preparing
the full proposal.
● Helps in addressing social issues which plague our socie
2. Parts of a Concept Paper

Writing a Concept Paper


The parts of a concept paper may also vary
depending on the nature of the
project/activity when it is used in a specific
discipline
Concept Paper for a Project
1. Cover Page
● Proponent’s name
● Proponent’s contact number & email address
● Proponent’s agency
● Date of submission

2. Introduction
● Short description of proponent’s agency, major
accomplishments and capability to undertake the
proposed project.
● Reasons why the funding agency should support the
project
3. Rationale or Background
● State the problem to be solved
● State the project’s significance

4. Project Description
● Objective of the project
● Methodology (Action Plan)
● Timeline
● Anticipated outcome
● How the outcome will be evaluated
5. Project Needs and Costs
● Budget, item description and amount
● Personnel or equipment needed
Concept Paper for an Academic Research
1. Title Page
● Research title
● Name and school
● Date of submission

2. Background of the Study


● State the field you are researching on
● State the problems to be addressed by the research,
provide statistics and previous studies to prove your
claim
● Reasons in conducting the research
● Theoretical and practical implications
3. Preliminary Literature Review
● Provide theoretical framework
● Provide major related literature review at least 5
● Provide brief synthesis of the reviewed literature and
studies.

4. Statement of the Problem (Objectives)


● State the general problem in one sentence
● State your specific research questions of objectives
5. Timeline
● Contains the Duration of the research (Gantt chart)

6. References
● List of books, journals, and other resources cited in your
paper

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