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P URPOSES
SESSION 3
KRISMELLEH CASSANDRA LORENZITA D. BELARO
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ONCEPT PAPER WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

WHAT IS IT?
• This is a summary of what the project is about prior to
the submission of a project proposal.
• This provides an overview of the project, and helps
funding agencies eliminate proposals that are likely to be
disapproved.
• This must show a preview of the improvements that the
proponent would like to have implemented.
• This can be helpful in addressing social issues aiming
for solutions.
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ONCEPT PAPER WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

USES
• It serves as a foundation of the full proposal.
• It helps determine whether a certain project is feasible
or not.
• It is used to pique the interest of the potential funding
agencies.
• It is used to obtain informal feedback on the ideas prior
to preparing the full proposal.
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HREE WAYS IN WRITING A
EXPLAINING A CONCEPT PAPER
CONCEPT
Before writing your concept paper, you have to learn how to
explain your concept first. You can accomplish using:
• Definition
• Explication
• Clarification
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HREE WAYS IN WRITING A
EXPLAINING A CONCEPT PAPER
CONCEPT
1. DEFINITION
• The method of identifying a given term and making its
meaning clearer.
• This mode of explanation contains the term to be
defined and the detailed exposition of the term through
the use of illustrations, examples, and description
Ex. Hashish-marijuana
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EFINITION WRITING A
TECHNIQUES CONCEPT PAPER

There are 3 ways in presenting definition:

A. Informal
B. Formal
C. Extended
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TECHNIQUES CONCEPT PAPER

“ A. INFORMAL DEFINITION
• This is done through a parenthetical or

”
brief explanation.

Ex. Tocopheral (Vitamin E) is naturally found in

vegetable oil, fish and nuts.
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EFINITION WRITING A
TECHNIQUES CONCEPT PAPER

B. FORMAL DEFINITION

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• This 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

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different from other terms in the same category
(differentia).
Ex. Vitamin E is a light-yellow fat-soluble vitamin
that acts as an anti-oxidant.
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EFINITION WRITING A
TECHNIQUES CONCEPT PAPER

“ C. EXTENDED DEFINITION
• Detailed way of defining a term and is usually composed of
at least one paragraph.
• This incorporates various patterns of development (e.g.
formal and informal definition, comparison & contrast,
narration, description, classification, analogy, cause & effect).
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EFINITION WRITING A
TECHNIQUES CONCEPT PAPER

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.
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EFINITION WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

Signal Words for Definition

As defined For instance Means To define
For example Is defined as Such as To illustrate
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HREE WAYS IN WRITING A
EXPLAINING A CONCEPT PAPER
CONCEPT
2. EXPLICATION
• 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.
• Present your thesis clearly in the introduction & follow it
up with a detailed analysis of a passage or text.
• Begin the body by analyzing & explaining how the text
was constructed.
• This should end with a concise conclusion by restarting
your thesis and major arguments.
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XPLICATION WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER
Example:
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 us 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…
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EXPLAINING A CONCEPT PAPER
CONCEPT
3. CLARIFICATION
• A method 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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LARIFICATION WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

Signal Words for Clarification

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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LARIFICATION WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER
Example:
Justice is a broad concept which encompasses a wide set of
ideas, most of which also branch out into similar notions. For
instance, it can refer to the sentencing of a criminal based on due
process. When an individual gets when 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.
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TRUCTURE of the WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER for a CONCEPT PAPER
PROJECT
COVER PAGE
• State the name of the proponents; addresses, contact nos. & email address;
head of the agency; date of submission
RATIONALE/BACKGROUND
• State the gap in knowledge to be addressed by the project; problems to be
solved; project’s significance
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
• State the goals & objectives of the project.
• Present the methodology; timeline.
• State the benefits or outcomes & how these will be evaluated.
PROJECT NEEDS & COST
• Outline main budget with item description & amount
• Explain how the budget will be used
• List personnel or equipment needed
CONCLUSION
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TRUCTURE of the WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER for CONCEPT PAPER
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
TITLE PAGE
• State the research title; name & school; date of submission
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
• Current state of the field; gap in knowledge & problems to be addressed;
provide statistics; reasons for the conduct; implications
PRELIMINARY LITERATURE REVIEW
• Theoretical framework; related literature that supports topic; related
studies; synthesis
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM/OBJECTIVES
• General problem in one sentence; specific research questions or objectives
ABRIDGED METHODOLOGY
• Context & participants; instruments; data collection procedure; data analysis
TIMELINE
• Gantt chart set in months and year
REFERENCES
• List of all books, journals & other resources cited
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society may be good
subjects for a concept
paper?
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RITING THE
POSITION PAPER
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OSITION PAPER WRITING A
POSITION PAPER

WHAT IS IT?
• This is an essay that presents a stand/position about an
issue.
• The goal is to convince the audience that your position is
valid.
• It ranges from simple to complex formats.
• It is an essential tool for social change.
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OSITION PAPER WRITING A
POSITION PAPER

KINDS
• Letter to the Editor
• Manifesto
• Persuasive essay
• Complex Position papers for academe, business, etc.