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W RITING A
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Facilitator: J OHN KIT S. MASIGAN
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BJECTIVES WRITING A
CONCEPT
PAPER
1D efine 2D etermine how
what a a concept can be
concept elucidated using
paper is definition
techniques
4P resent a
3C omprehend project proposal to
solve a specific
the outline of a
problem in the
concept paper
society
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EFINE IT! WRITING A
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GROUPS
A: Group 1
B: Group 2
C: Group 3
D: Group 4
E: Group 5
 A piece of cloth (1)
Used as a garment (2)
for the foot and lower
part of the leg (3)
typically knitted from wool,
cotton, or nylon (4)

SOCKS
 Kind of cosmetic (1)
Make-up (2)
a flesh-toned (3)
used to cover facial
blemishes and conceal dark
circles under the eyes.(4)

CONCEALER
 Gadget (1)
Mobile device (2)
with a touchscreen
display (3)
designed to be worn on the
wrist. (4)

SMART WATCH
 An accessory (1)

Chain-like structure (2)

Kind of bracelet (3)

Worn around the ankle (4)

ANKLET
 A piece of paper(1)
with written/printed text
and numbers (2)
Used in financial
transactions (3)
proves that money or goods
have been received(4)
RECEIPT
 A Small school supply(1)

A piece of soft rubber (2)

Used by artists (3)

Used to remove marks made

by pencil (4)

ERASER
W HAT IS A
CONCEPT ?
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oncept Paper WRITING A
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• It is about the in-depth analysis regarding an intangible though,
theory or idea.

• It is sometimes called a prospectus, preliminary proposal, or

pre-proposal, which is a useful tool for several purposes.

• It usually discusses a controversial topic which could be

interpreted in various ways.
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EFINE IT! WRITING A
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GROUP Definition Techniques
A: Group 1 Formal and Negation
B: Group 2 Origin and Metaphor
C: Group 3 Function and Analysis
D: Group 4 Analogy and Illustration
E: Group 6 Contrast and Synonym
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EFINITION WRITING A
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1. FORMAL
Follows a pattern or equation
Term + genus + differentia

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(differentiating characteristics)
Ex. A robot is a machine that looks like a human
being and performs complex acts of a human
being (Webster)
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2. By SYNONYM
Using a word or phrase that shares a
meaning with the term being defined

Ex. Hashish-marijuana
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3. By ORIGIN or SEMANTIC
HISTORY

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Ex. Yoga comes from Sanskrit “to join”
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“ 4. By ILLUSTRATION
Ex. Known for shedding their leaves in
the fall, deciduous, trees, include oaks,
maples, and beeches
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“ 5. By FUNCTION
Ex. A thermometer measures

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temperature change
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“ 6. By ANALYSIS
Breaking down wholes into parts, aspects

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into levels, and a process into steps
Ex. The republican form of government has
three branches: the executive, the legislative,
and the judiciary.
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“ 7. By LIKENESS OR
SIMILARITY
Ex. Brighter than 100 million suns,
quasars stand like beacons on the shore

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of the universe
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“ 8. By ANALOGY or
METAPHOR
Ex. The germs or bacteria or antigens
are a gang of villains invading our body,
attacking our unseen defenders, the
layers of macrophages, cytokines, and
lymphocytes
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“ 9. By CONTRAST
Ex. Unlike those of gas, the particles of

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plasma are electrically charged.
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“ 10. By NEGATION
Stating what a term is not

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Ex. Wild rice, an American delicacy, is not rice at
all but the seed of a tall aquatic grass.
P ROJECT PROPOSAL

• Concept papers vary in format and

specifics depending on the organization, but
are generally concise documents containing
information, statistics and persuasive
arguments.
• Project Proposal is a document written to
convince potential funders to sponsor a
product, program or service.
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ARANGAY WRITING A
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GROUP Roles
A: Group 1 Household Members
B: Group 2 Health Officers
C: Group 3 Barangay Council
D: Group 4 Parish Council
E: Group 5 School Administrators
Bayer representative
Moderator/ Presider
Secretary/ Documenter
Time Keeper
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SITUATION
Based on the statistics of the City Health Office, there
are two patients diagnosed as positive for malaria each
day. According to medical records, improper waste
disposal is the major reason why they acquire such
ailment. Bayer Company signified their interest to help
the city by funding a plausible project. Coming from
different sectors of the community, what project would
you like to propose in order to solve the problem of the
increasing cases of malaria in your barangay?
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RITERIA FOR A WRITING A
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PROPOSAL
• Language Use- 20%
• Organization of Ideas- 20%
• Feasibility and Sustainability of the
Project- 20%
• Creativity and Innovation - 20%
• Effective Use of Resources- 20%
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UTLINE WRITING A
of a Concept Paper CONCEPT
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1. INTRODUCTION
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
• Goals and Objectives
• Methodology & Timeline
• Benefits/Anticipated Outcome
3. SUPPORT NEEDED & COSTS
4. CONTACT INFORMATION
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1. INTRODUCTION
You want the sponsor to be interested in
reading the whole concept paper so try to
gain the reader’s interest.
You need to demonstrate that you
understand the mission of the funding
agency and the types of projects that they
support.
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“ 1. INTRODUCTION
• Identify how the missions of your project
and the funding agency relate.
• Next describe the question, problem or
need to be addressed.
• Describe any partner agencies that will be
involved and their interest in the project.
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“ 2. PURPOSE
• Briefly provide supporting documentation for
the importance of addressing this question,
problem or need.
• If you have statistical data, use it. Cite
significant and compelling sources.
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“ 2. PURPOSE
• Why does this project matter? Make sure
that you cite or refer to what others have

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accomplished relative to your project.
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“ 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
• Concisely describe what you plan to do,
your approach, who benefits and potential

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impacts.
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“ 3.1. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• A goal is statement describing a broad or
abstract intent, state or condition, specifying
the accomplishments to be achieved if the
vision is to become real.
• An objective is a statement of measurable
outcomes that relate to the goal.
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“3.2. METHODOLGY/TIMELINE
• How will the project be carried out?
• Make sure you have connected goals and
objectives to your methodology/timeline.
• In many cases a table or visual in this
section helps.
• Include any innovative approaches,
techniques, or processes that will be used.
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3.3. BENEFITS/ ANTICIPATED
OUTCOMES
Who benefits?
• What are the outcomes to be expected?
• How are the results disseminated?
• How does the project/research add new
knowledge to the field?
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“4. SUPPORT NEEDED & COSTS

• State the total (monetary) amount and
general idea of type of support needed--
usually a detailed budget is not required at
this stage and in some circumstances you
may leave this section out all together.
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“ 5. CONTACT INFORMATION
• Name, Contact info, e-mail, telephone,

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GROUP
Household Members 4 minutes presentation (with info-graphics)
2 minutes (questioning)

Health Officers 4 minutes presentation (with info-graphics)

2 minutes (questioning)

Barangay Council 4 minutes presentation (with info-graphics)

2 minutes (questioning)

Parish Council 4 minutes presentation (with info-graphics)

2 minutes (questioning)

School Administrators 4 minutes presentation (with info-graphics)

2 minutes (questioning)

Reading of the minutes of the meeting

Bayer representative feedback
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statu s a nd
has h t ag ?
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