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English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Quarter 3 – Module 4:
Concept Paper Writing

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English for Academic and Professional Purposes – Grade 12
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Quarter 3 – Module 8: Concept Paper Writing

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Reviewers: Florenda H. Quinte
Valeriafides G. Corteza, Ph.D.
Layout Artist: Mary Ann G. Amagan
Jovie R. Cruz, MAEd
Management Team:
Roy C. Tuballa, EMD.JD.CESO VI
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Mildred D. Dayao, Ed.D.
Valeriafides G. Corteza, Ph.D.
Aida Coyme, Ed. D.

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 What I Need to Know

It is important to write and present a concept paper. It helps not just you but also the
society you live with because every concept paper is written to better our fellowmen's
livelihood.
When we write a concept paper, we always have in mind the people who are in need
of the project and can surely benefit from it when once done.
This module is done to understand more about writing a concept paper and how to
present it effectively.
In this module, you are expected to;

a. Identify the salient parts of a concept paper;

b. State the importance of a concept paper to the society; and
c. Present a concept paper

What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Which of the following provides an overview of the project and helps funding
agencies eliminate proposals that are likely to be disapproved?
a. The size of the family may affect the budget.
b. The more the family members are there, the bigger amount of income.
c. The higher the income of the family, the greater the amount can be spent.
d. All of the above

2. What part of a concept paper gives an overview of how the project will be carried out
together with any innovative approaches, techniques, and processes employed?
a. Purpose b. Project Description
c. Methodology d. Introduction
3. Which definition structure is in essay length text that uses different rhetorical patterns
to show the meaning of a particular term or concept?
a. Extended Definition b. Informal Definition
c. Sentence Definition d. Formal Definition

4. Whether at work or school, the first step for writing any assignment is to:
a. Check resources for credibility and sufficiency.
b. Take good and concise notes during the research phase of the writing process.
c. Make sure you understand the assignment's purpose and requirements.
d. Create an outline of the main points and sub-points of your arguments.

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 5. What paper generally serves the purpose of providing in-depth discussion of a topic
that the writer has a strong position on, usually with the intent of obtaining funding
for the project from sponsors
a. Research Paper b. Concept Paper
c. Position Paper d. Review Paper

What are the things to be considered when presenting a concept paper? Put a check on the
blank before each number.
________1. Adhere time limits
________2. Write your paper with an audience in mind.
________3. Start confidently
________4. Use transitions
________5. Make use of graphs and/or tables in your presentation

Lesson

1 CONCEPT PAPER

What's In
Definition and Purpose
In the workplace, a concept paper is asked before a full proposal. A concept paper contains
a "concept." It contains a proposed idea. It may not be detailed yet, but it provides a
framework of an idea that can be carried out into a proposal (and eventually, from the
proposal into a full paper).
When presented, the concept paper should give a clear picture of what the research,
project, or feasibility study is all about. It clarifies from the very beginning what the
purpose is and what process is necessary to carry out that purpose. It should demonstrate
the worth of the idea and its significance to the beneficiaries.

Directions: Read the concept paper and answer the questions below.
"Leveraging on Mobile Payment Methods to gain Competitive Advantage
by local based businesses"

Introduction
Mobile payment methods have popularity, with big businesses operating in
large towns and cities across the world. These payment methods enable business
customers to access their cash at the point of sale and do not need to have physical
money to complete their transactions. This study will, therefore help in
understanding the mobile payment methods preferences for the local-based
business and how and why these preferences have failed to prevail. The research

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will therefore address that gap that is viewed as the low uptake of mobile payment
methods by the locally based businesses which are essentially operating in remote
areas. This concept builds upon the various insights that have been undertaken by
various researchers in the business and information technology field to bridge the
gap of strategic implementation of information technology systems in business to
gain competitive advantage.
Need for this Study
It is estimated that more than 5 billion people have access to mobile phone
devices, and that out of this figure, about a third of the population is based in local
areas. Further, village-based businesses do not have immediate access to the
physical money banking system as they are located kilometers away. Porter (2011)
notes that in order for businesses to achieve and sustain superior performance, they
must be able to implement systems that are competitively superior. Budree and
Williams (2013, September) and Namada (2018) established that the areas with
large number of low-income earners experienced low uptake of technological
advancements, and businesses in these locations are not keen on leveraging on
technology. The concept will therefore be intended to identify the salient factors
that local businesses can apply in leveraging on mobile payment methods to gain
competitive advantage.
Background
Several studies have concluded that mobile payment methods are one of the
major factors put in place by businesses in gaining competitive advantage,
however, this has also, not been achieved in remote areas. As a result, Onyango et
al. (2014) in their study on mobile phone technology and the evident performance
of micro and small enterprises, concludes that there is an impact on the use and
implementation of mobile phone technology to achieve the full business
performance. In order, therefore to achieve competitive advantage, Porter (2011)
advises that the strategy implemented should be geared towards achieving full
potential competitively. Many scholars therefore agree that there is a significant
relationship between mobile payment methods and gaining competitive advantage
to sustain an improved performance. Most also argue that the mobile payment
method of use will be dependent on the location and nature of need. The handbook
by Namada (2018) notes that the concept of organizational learning must be down-
trotted to the local businesses to learn which mobile technology suits their
operations and how this technology can be leveraged to achieve competitive
advantage. The literature and conclusions from the scholars however fail to answer
specific questions that related to leveraging on mobile payment methods to gain
competitive advantage for local based businesses. Most of the studies were focused
on businesses and companies in towns and cities with the area of interest majoring
on performance whether competitively or not. This study will therefore be focused
on the factors of consideration for leveraging on mobile payment methods to gain
competitive advantage by local based businesses.
Objective

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 The research paper seeks to achieve its general objective of leveraging on
mobile payment methods to gain a competitive advantage by focusing on the
following specific objectives:
1. To determine the influence of perceived risks on the use of mobile payment
methods to gain competitive advantage by locally based businesses.
2. To determine the influence of M-Payment characteristics (mobility,
reachability, convenience, and compatibility) on the use of mobile payment
methods to gain competitive advantage by local based businesses.
3. To assess the influence of personal innovativeness on use of mobile payment
methods to gain competitive advantage by local based businesses.
Research Questions
1. Does perceived risks influence the use of mobile payment methods to gain
competitive advantage by local based businesses?
2.Does M-Payment characteristics (mobility, reachability, convenience, and
compatibility) influence the use of mobile payment methods to gain
competitive advantage by local based businesses?
3. Does personal innovativeness influence the use of mobile payment methods to
gain competitive advantage by local based businesses?
Methodology
The study intends to use cross sectional survey design in determining the
leverage on mobile payment methods to gain competitive advantage by local based
businesses. The study will sample 478 local based businesses registered in Kenya
out of a population of 4 thousand which are mainly registered and operated in
village area settings. The study will collect both primary and secondary data, and
the quantitative data generated will be analyzed using descriptive statistics which
will include percentage distribution, mean and the frequency counts. The
qualitative data from the study will undergo transcription and reported in themes
and sub-themes. The relationship between the independent and dependent variables
will be explained through multiple regression.
Research Timeline
The project is expected to be completed in 17 weeks with the following
indicated as the activities durations for every section of the research project:

Research Section Duration

1. Title 1 week
2. Introduction 1 week
3. Need for this Study 2 weeks
4. Background 3 weeks
5. Objectives 1 week
6. Research Questions and or Hypothesis 1 week
7. Research Methodology 2 weeks
8. Data analysis interpretations and discussions 3 weeks
9. Summary conclusion and recommendations 2 weeks
10. Reviewing work for final submission 1 week

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 Based on the sample concept paper above, identify the part stated and defined in each item
below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

_______________ 1. States the need or purpose of the concept paper.

_______________ 2. Presents how the project will be carried out--and any innovative
approaches.
_______________ 3. Tells the reader what the project, research, or feasibility study is all
about.
_______________ 4. This part of a concept paper is presented through an illustration, a
graph, or a table showing the dates or times you expect a certain task to be done.

_______________ 5. Gives your concept a catchy or interesting name.

What's New
Directions: Read the statements below. Put a checkmark on the space provided if you
agree that it is necessary for presenting your concept paper.

_____ 1. The presentation should include a short intro, your hypotheses, a brief
description of the methods, tables, and/or graphs related to your findings, and an
interpretation of your data.
_____ 2. The presentations should be no more than 10 minutes long.
_____ 3. Explain why your work is interesting.
_____ 4. Place the study in context – how does it relate to / follow from the scientific
literature on this subject.
_____ 5. Clearly summarize the design
_____ 6. Do not use light colors (yellow, light green, or pink) in your figures; they do not
show up well when projected.
_____ 7. Thank anyone who provided advice or assistance.

What Is It
A concept paper is a document written to convince potential funders to
sponsor a product, program, or service.
Concept paper defines an idea or a concept and explains its essence in order
to clarify the "whatness" of that idea or concept.

These are the parts of the concept paper.

1. Name or title of the concept - Give your concept a catchy or interesting name.
2. Introduction - Introduce the concept briefly. Tell the reader what the project, research, or
feasibility study is all about.
3. Statement of purpose - in one sentence, write what your purpose is.

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4. Objective - In bulleted or numbered statements, write what your objectives are. Remember
to observe the principle of parallelism here.
5. Question - Write at least three questions (not too narrow and not too broad) that your idea,
if carried out, will answer.
6. Stakeholders/Beneficiaries – list who will be involved in the whole process and benefit
from it later on.
7. Short description – Write a short description of your concept. This can be written in
several paragraphs, but try to limit yours to three or five paragraphs.
8. Methodology – What process are you going to follow to carry out your concept or idea into
complete reality?
9. Timetable – You can create an illustration, a graph, or a table showing the dates or times
you expect a certain task to be done.
10. Conclusion – Write a short paragraph and conclude your concept paper. Your conclusion
should emphasize the purpose and the importance or significance of your big idea in the
paper.
You may also follow this format or structure when you propose a certain tangible
project in the discipline.

1. Cover Page
➢ State the name of the proponents and their affiliations.
➢ State the addresses. Contact numbers. And email addresses of the proponents.
➢ State the head of the agency and his/her contact information.
➢ State the date of submission.

2. Introduction
➢ State the information about the funding agency to show that you understand the
mission.
➢ State the mission of the agency that the proponents represent and align it to the
funding agency's mission. Also, State the year the proponent's agency was its major
accomplishments and other details that demonstrate it undertake the proposed project.
➢ Present and describe other partner agencies and why they are qualified as such.
➢ Provide reasons why the funding agency should support the project.

3. Rationale or Background
➢ State the gap in knowledge to be addressed by the project.
➢ State the problems to be solved.
➢ State the project's significance:

4. Project Description
➢ State the goals and objectives of the project.
➢ Present the methodology (sometimes termed as Action Plan. Project Approach)
➢ Present the timeline expressed in months and year.

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 ➢ State the benefits or anticipated outcomes.
➢ State how the success of outcomes will be evaluated.

5. Project Needs and Cost

➢ Outline the main budget; include the item description and amount.
➢ Explain Or justify how the budget will be used.
➢ List the personnel or equipment needed for the project.

The key to an effective conference presentation lies in being well-prepared. Here are a few

tips that will make the process smoother for you:

1. Write your paper with the audience in mind: Remember that your paper is meant to

be heard, not read. Audiences typically have lower attention spans than readers; therefore,

keep the content simple and straightforward. Structure the paper well, with a clear

introduction, body, and conclusion. Use language that is simple and clear. Explain any

technical terms that you have used and provide a quick recap of the main points wherever

needed.

2. Adhere to time limits: If you have been allotted 20 minutes, be ready with a short

skeleton outline, just in case the speaker before you has overshot his/her time limit and you

only get 10 minutes to present. Conversely, keep some extra material handy because you may

get 30 minutes instead of 20.

3. Rehearse in front of a friend: Reading in your mind will not help you keep time simply

because reading aloud in front of an audience takes longer. Rehearsing a few times in front of

a friend or in front of the mirror so that you are familiar with the content will boost your

confidence.

4. Start confidently: How you begin your presentation matters a great deal. You will have

to gain the audience's confidence and attention within the first 10-20 seconds of your session.

Begin with a quick introduction about yourself as this will help establish your credibility.

Make sure you prepare for this in advance.

5. Maintain eye contact with the audience: As you begin your presentation, smile. Be calm,

and breathe deep. This will help you relax and dissolve any awkwardness between you and

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the audience. Be mindful of your posture: stand straight and hold your head up. This will

help you make eye contact with the audience and will also make your voice more audible. Do

not read to the desk.

6. Use transitions: Remember to use transitions when moving from one idea to another:

transitions ensure a smooth flowing presentation.

7. Encourage questions and suggestions: Be open to critiques; their intention is to help not

to ruin your research; always have that in mind.

8. Be courteous: Thank everyone who gave time to listen and who helped you in coming up

with your paper.

Note: However, we are in a situation right now wherein conferences or physical meet ups are

discouraged specially with the students and so presentation of papers may be encouraged to

be presented in different way. We may present the papers just in written form, just put those

tips above in words. The way you choose your word and construct your statement s would

give that impression to your reader/audience. If you are also good in technology or gadget

you may present your paper through an infographic video or do a video conference.

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 What's More

Activity 1: CROSSWORD

Directions: Identify the different parts of a concept paper. The clues or hints below will help
you solve the puzzle.

Across
1. This presents the process or procedure in carrying out the project.
2. Presents the amount needed in making the project possible.
3. Gives an overview

Down
1. Gives the duration of each step in doing the project.
2. Displays the goal of the paper written
3. Presents a brief description of the study
4. contains the title and the names of the proponents

1 1

3
2
2
4

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Use a graphic organizer to present the learning you garnered for today.

What I Can Do
Directions: Just choose which track you will work on. Take note of the reminders below.
Beyond Walls. Apply It in Real Life
Track: Academic
You are a city councilor. And you are currently preparing for a meeting With the mayor and
other councilors. For this meeting. All councilors are encouraged to present their ideas of a
project that will be beneficial to your city, Thus. You are to write a concept paper to share
your idea. Because you are given the opportunity to present in front of an audience. You are
to create a PowerPoint presentation of not more than five slides for your concept paper that
presents your ideas. Make sure that the tins project feasible—anyone can carry it out. Your
presentation should also be organized and brief.

Beyond Walls. Apply It in Real Life

Track: Sports
You are the head of the PE department of your school. You have noticed a need for the
school to invest in new kinds of equipment, especially for racket sports such as badminton
and table tennis. And tennis. You believe that having new equipment would help both PE
teachers and students perform better. This way. More students can participate in lessons and
practice exercises. The school principal tells you to submit a concept paper. You are to
submit a one-page concept paper that presents your ideas. The school principal will read your
work for approval before it is shown to the school board members. Hence. It should be
accurate and organized.

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Reminders: The format of concept papers varies. Make sure that you follow the guidelines
set in this module and not the format you see in the examples on the Internet.

Format
The format of your concept paper is as your critique paper,
1. Paper 8.3" • 11."
2. Spacing: Double-spaced
3. Font: Times New Roman
4. Font Size: 12
5. Margins: 1 inch on all Sides
6. Footer: Page number (Page ______ Of _______)
7. Header School logo (left side), your name (right side)

Cover Page
The cover page should contain the title of your paper, your name, the name of your teacher,
the date you have submitted the paper, your section and
the name of your school.

Assessment

Directions: Read the questions and encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. Provides an overview of the project and helps funding agencies eliminate proposals
that are likely to be disapproved.
a. Concept paper b. Critique paper
c. Position paper d. Research paper
2. Serves as a foundation of the full proposal
a. Concept paper b. Critique paper
c. Position paper d. Research paper
3. Used to pique the interest of the potential funding agencies
a. Concept paper b. Critique paper
c. Position paper d. Research paper
4. Concept papers vary in format and specifics depending on the organization, but are
generally concise documents containing information, statistics and
___________________.
a. Informative text b. entertaining text
c. persuasive arguments d. intriguing arguments
5. The applicant's purpose in developing a concept paper is to capture the interest of the
funding agency and demonstrate that the idea they are proposing is _________.
a. have a listener b. worthy of further consideration
c. to argue d. to prove their point

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 Additional Activities

A B C D E F G E X P L A N A T I O N H I K
M C Q E F G A P Q R R B W E R T Y U I L P
N D R F E H N O R Q S O B N M H S T Y U I
O E S G D D D N S P T D C F G H J K K L U
P F T H C I C M T O U D T E C B M X D G H
Q G U I B P G L U N V E R T D G H J K L L
R H V J A E H K V M B F D W E U R T Y U N
N O N C H R O N O L O G I C A L R E P O R
S I W K Z S J J W L C G S D F G H A J K M
T J X L Y U K I X K D I C V B N H J L G H
U K Y M X A L H Y J E J U F G H H J K L K
V L Z N W S M G Z I F K S R T Y H J K K L
W M A O V I N F A H G L S T Y U I K L O P
X N B P U O O E B G H M I F G H J K L O R
Y O C Q T N P D C F I K O W E T Y U I K O
Z P D R S L Q R D E G L N V G H J K L O P
Word Search
These are the parts of concept paper. Look for these words and encircle it.
INTRODUCTION TIMETABLE TABLE COST METHODOLOGY
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS RATIONALE COVER PAGE

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What’s More What’s More
Down Across
1.Methodology
1.Timeline
2.Background
2. Background 3.Objective
3.Introduction
What's In
What I Know 1.Need of The Study Assessment
2.Methodology
(A) 3.Background 1.a 2.a 3.a 4.c 5.b
1.a 2.b 3.d 4.c 5.b 4.Research Timeline
(B) All Check 5.Research Title
Answer Key
References
Electronic Files
Department of Education. Curriculum and Instruction Strand. K to 12 Most Essential Learning
Competencies with Corresponding CG Codes.
Department of Education. English for Academic and Professional Purposes. (, 2016). Teacher's Guide.
First Edition.
Department of Education. English for Academic and Professional Purposes. (, 2016). Reader. First
Edition.

Books
Saqueton, G., and Uychoco, M.T., 2016. English for Academic and Professional Purposes. Quezon
City: Rex Printing Company, Inc.

Online Resources
ABC Project Sample Concept Paper. Retrieved from www.ccgpartnership.com. Retrieved date,
December 13, 2020.
Sample Concept Note 9th Trance. Retrieved from www.un.org Retrieved date August 24, 2020.
Caṅedo, F.M. A Concept Paper on Development. Retrieved from www.tandfonline.com Retrieved
date December 13, 2020.
Concept Paper. 16th ASEF University "Public Health and Vulnerable Groups: Access to Quality
Health Care Services" (2010) Retrieved from www.asef.org. Retrieved date December 13, 2020.
Concept Paper Best Examples. Retrieved from www.slideshare.com Retrieved date December 13,
2020.
Developing a Concept Paper and Contacting a Program Officer (January 2016). Retrieved from
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Initial Poverty and Social Analysis. Retrieved from www.adb.org. Retrieved date December 13, 2020.

Development Team
Writer: Jacqueline V. Francisco
School?
Zamboanga City

Editor: Mary Ann G. Amagan

Reviewers: Florenda H. Quinte

Valeriafides G. Corteza, Ph.D.

Layout Artists: Mary Ann G. Amagan

Jovie R. Cruz, MAEd

Management Team:
Roy C. Tuballa, EMD.JD.CESO VI
Jay S. Montealto, CESO VI
Norma T. Francisco, DM
Mildred D. Dayao, Ed.D.
Valeriafides G. Corteza, Ph.D.
Aida Coyme, Ed. D.

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