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ustice is a broad concept which
encompasses a wide set of ideas,
most of
which also branch out into
smaller notions. For instance, it
can refer to the
sentencing of a criminal based on
due process. When an individual gets
what he
deserves, even outside the h
ustice is a broad concept which
encompasses a wide set of ideas,
most of
which also branch out into
smaller notions. For instance, it
can refer to the
sentencing of a criminal based on
due process. When an individual gets
what he
deserves, even outside the h
Various Kinds of Concept Papers

A concept paper is a short summary of what the project is and why it is important and how it is carried out. It serves as a
prelude to a full paper. It aims to objectively inform the reader about the idea or concept. It is an embodiment of your
ideas on a certain topic.

A concept paper provides a concise summary of the key elements of a funding request for the purpose of soliciting
feedback and/or buy--in from prospective funders, prospective partners, and other potential stakeholders.

A concept paper should follow any technical specifications provided by the funder. If no specifications are provided, you
may use the following:

Match the formatting of the funder’s full proposal specifications OR

 – 1” margins

 – single--spaced

 – 11 pt Arial

– 0.25” left indented, fully justified paragraphs — Bold headings where appropriate

The parts of a concept paper may vary depending on the specifications of the funding agencies, or nature of the concept
paper as used in a specific discipline. When a concept paper is used as a prelude to a full-blown research, the following
parts may be present:

Title Page contains

Research title Name and school Date of submission

Background of the Study contains

State the field you are researching on

State the problems to be addressed by the research, provide statistics and previous studies to prove your claim
Reasons in conducting the research Theoretical and practical implications

Preliminary Literature Review contains

Provide theoretical framework Provide major related literature review at least 5 Provide brief synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies.

Statement of the Problem/Objectives contains

State the general problem in one sentence State your specific research questions of objectives.

Methodology contains

Context and participants of the study Instruments to be used Data collection procedures Data analysis scheme to be used

Timeline contains

Duration of the research (Gantt chart)

Reference contains

List of books, journals, and other resources cited in your paper

When you want to write a concept paper for a project proposal, you must follow the specifications given by the funder
or if there is none the following parts should be present:

 Introduction

Introduce your idea and identify the program or opportunity you think is a good fit. Demonstrate that you understand
the mission of the funding agency and the types of projects that they support. Identify how your project meets the goals
of the funder. Identify any other funders that will be involved and their interest in the project where appropriate.
Introduce the question, problem, or need to be addressed.

 Purpose/Need

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. Why does this project matter? Make sure you cite or refer
to what others have accomplished relative to your project.

 Project Description

Concisely describe what you plan to do, your approach, who benefits and potential impacts.

 Goals/Objectives/Aims/Research Questions

Outline your goals, objectives/aims, and research questions. Goals are simply a clearer statement of the vision,
specifying the accomplishments to be achieved if the vision is to become real. The target objectives/aims are clearer
statements of the specific activities required to achieve the goals. A goal is a statement describing a broad or abstract
intent, state or condition. An objective is a statement of action or intent to achieve measurable outcomes that relate to
the goal.

 Methods and Timeline

Briefly describe how the project be carried out, providing sufficient detail to allow the reader to assess feasibility and
likely impact but not so much detail that the reader is overwhelmed. Make sure the methods and timeline are explicitly
related to the goals and objectives.

 Expected Outcomes/Benefits (and often Evaluation)

  Budget/Needs & Requested Support

  Contact Information