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EAPP Lesson 3 1
EAPP Lesson 3 1
for
ACADEMIC and
PROFESSIONAL
Prepared by:
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
“ A. INFORMAL DEFINITION
• This is done through a parenthetical or
”
brief explanation.
B. FORMAL DEFINITION
“
• 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
”
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
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.