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APP1 M2 Lesson 2 WRITING A CONCEPT PAPER Notes
APP1 M2 Lesson 2 WRITING A CONCEPT PAPER Notes
APP1 M2 Lesson 2 WRITING A CONCEPT PAPER Notes
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M3 Lesson 1: WRITING A POSITION PAPER
APP1: English for Academic and Professional Use (Lecture)
STEM 11-Galilei | Sir. Juconz Ramirez | 1st SEM 2022
objects or items that teachers and In the final stanza of his poem The
learners use to facilitate language Road Not Taken, Frost talks about his
learning. Nowadays, materials are dilemma of coming upon two diverging
becoming more and more paths, and not knowing which one to
sophisticated, incorporating choose. The third line is very
authentic language samples and important, as it delivers an idea of
realias that help make a connection choosing between the two divergent
between classrooms and real-life paths.
activities. They also incorporate
information and communication The tone in this stanza shifts from
technology (ICT), role-plays, regretful to optimistic. The two roads
information- gap activities songs, symbolically represent individual
taped transcripts, integrated macro choices. The mood is neither
skills, and explicit rubrics. depressed nor unhappy, but the poet
sighs because he knows what the
complexities our life may have for him.
Whether he has chosen a right or a
wrong path, it has a compelling impact
on his life. The phrase "less traveled"
suggests the theme of individualism.
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M3 Lesson 1: WRITING A POSITION PAPER
APP1: English for Academic and Professional Use (Lecture)
STEM 11-Galilei | Sir. Juconz Ramirez | 1st SEM 2022
namely, that is, in particular, in short, ranges from 500 to 2,000 words
to be specific and is usually divided into several
parts. However, they emphasized
WHAT IS A CONCEPT PAPER? that the format and design required
by the funding agency(PROJECT)
A concept paper enables in putting need to be followed. The parts of a
thoughts and ideas into paper for concept paper may also vary
consideration for research. It is from depending on the nature of the
the concept paper that one develops project/activity. There are two
the research proposal which can either outlines of a concept paper based
be business or academic-oriented. on the context.
Most students usually go directly to the
research proposal. As good as a
concept paper and research proposal Concept Paper for a Project
may seem similar, they are different in 1. Cover Page
the process and presentation. The aim
of the concept paper is to capture the 2. Introduction (info about the
thoughts and ideas while the research funding agency, mission of the
proposal captures the ideas in a agency, provide reasons why
structured manner for approval to funding should be given to the
research (Lango, 2019). project)
3. Rationale/ Background (state
WHAT ARE THE USES OF A the gap in the knowledge to be
CONCEPT PAPER? addressed, state the problem
First, it serves as the to be solved, state the project’s
foundation of a full project significance)
proposal.
4. Project Description (state the
Second, it helps determine the goals and objectives of the
feasibility of a project before it project, methodology, timeline,
is implemented. benefits of outcomes, how
success will be evaluated)
Third, it is used to pique the
interest of potential funding 5. Project Needs and Cost
agencies. (outline of the main budget
including item description and
Lastly, it is used to gather amount, how will the budget be
used, personnel and
important feedback regarding equipment
the presented ideas before
preparing the full proposal Concept Paper for Academic
Research
1. Title Page (research title,
PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER name of proponents and
school, date of submission)
Barrot and Sipacio (2016) claim 2. Background of the Study
that a concept paper usually (status quo, research gap,
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M3 Lesson 1: WRITING A POSITION PAPER
APP1: English for Academic and Professional Use (Lecture)
STEM 11-Galilei | Sir. Juconz Ramirez | 1st SEM 2022
problems to be addressed by scholars and scientists. However,
the research, reasons why the refrain from using jargon when
study is conducted, theoretical your target readers are lay
persons.
and practical implications of the
proposed research) 7. Include the overview of the budget
3. Preliminary Literature if it is required. If not, then skip the
Review (theoretical framework, budget section. In place of this,
related lit, related studies, you may simply include the type of
synthesis of related lit and support you may need such as
studies) personnel, travel and
communication, and equipment.
4. Statement of the Problem/
Objectives (general problem,
8. Be sure that basic format details,
specific research questions/
such as page numbers, are
objectives)
incorporated.
5. A bridged Methodology
9. Cite your references
(context of the participants,
research instrument/s, data
collection procedure, data
analysis scheme)
6. Timeline (expressed in months
and years)
7. References