ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC

AND PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES (APPLIED)
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Lesson:
 Ways to Explain a Concept
 Kinds of Concept Paper

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MODULE 5
QUARTER 1
WEEK 9-10
 OVERVIEW

Welcome to the English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Ways to Explain a Concept and
Kinds of Concept Paper. This module was designed to provide you with fun and
meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own
pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning re-
source while being an active learner.

REMINDERS:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Use a
separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Answer Activity 1 first before moving on to the other activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it. The schedule is
every Friday
7. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to con-
sult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
8. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
9. Most importantly, PRAY TO GOD ALMIGHTY before you begin accomplishing this mod-
ule. GOD BLESS YOU!

LEARNING COMPETENCY

This module is all about Ways to Explain a Concept;

 Determines the ways a writer can elucidate on a concept by definition,
explication and clarification

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. define concept paper; and

2. determine the ways a writer can elucidate on a concept.
 ENGAGE

ACTIVITY 1. A GUIDE
Directions: Check (/) the Anticipation column, if you think the statement
is correct. If not, write X.

EXPLORE

ACTIVITY 2. DEFINE AND EXPLAIN

Directions: Define and explain each concept applying at least three (3)
techniques in definition.

A. Humanities
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B. Tech-Voc
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C. Science
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D. Accountancy
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E. Engineering
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 EXPLAIN

Ways To Explain A Concept

A concept paper aims to clarify a concept which can be about any topic from
any fields. It can also be a short summary that tells the reader what the project is,
why it is important, and how it will be carried out. Its aim is to capture the thoughts
and ideas while the research proposal captures the ideas in a structured manner
for approval to research. It is not easy to write a concept paper but with careful
study and research, you can create one.
There are many ways a writer can expound a concept. You can use definition,
explication, and clarification.
Definition identifies a term and sets it apart from all other terms that may be
related to it. Often, definitions begin by mentioning the general class to which a
term belongs. Then they provide specifics to distinguish the term from other mem-
bers of that class. You can use these techniques:

1. Formal – follows a patter or equation; term+genus+differentia (differentiating

characteristics)
Example: Technology is the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or ap-
plied sciences.
2. By synonym – using a word or phrase that shares a meaning with the term being
defined.
Example: Technology – Knowledge, Computers
3. By origin or semantic history
Example: Technology comes from the Greek work tekhnologia.
4. By illustration
Example: Technology involves the use of machineries in every aspect of work.
5. By function
Example: Technology uses hi-tech machines to get the work done.
6. By analysis – breaking down wholes into parts, aspects to levels and a process
into steps)
Example: Technology is defined as the application of scientific knowledge for prac-
tical purposes, especially in industry.
7. By likeness of similarity
Example: Technology is likened to modern living where robots exist.
8. By analogy or metaphor
Example: Technology is like a robot that make life easier.
9. By contrast – use of opposites
Example: Unlike the manual work, technology makes work efficient.
10. By negation – stating what the term is not
Example: Technology is not harmful if used properly.

Explication is the process by which concepts are defined for scientific pur-
poses. "To explicate" something is, in the most general sense of the term, to spell
out its implications. Thus, it is the process of spelling out the implications of
something and derived from this, in turn, is the sense of "explication" that refers to
the product of this process: some account of what the implications of something
are. Explication, in other words, is a kind of explanation.

Clarification is an analysis of an abstract concept through investigation of

examples and the identification of critical and less critical attributes.
These are needed to make your concept paper clear and comprehensible.

ELABORATE

Direction: Choose one of the concepts in ACTIVITY 2 that you want to

work on for a concept paper. Apply definition, explication and clarification
in expounding what the concept is all about.

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 EVALUATE

Directions: Clarify what concept paper is by creating a graphic organ-

izer about it. Give the necessary information.

WHAT IT IS

CONCEPT PAPER

HOW TO MAKE ONE SOME EXAMPLES

 LEARNING COMPETENCY

This module is all about Kinds of Concept Paper;

 Compare and contrast various kinds of concept papers: Home
Economics; Agri. Fishery

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. compare and contrast various kinds of concept paper; and
2. present a novel concept or project.

ENGAGE
ACTIVITY 1. NAME THEM!
Directions: List down all the concept paper you have read so far.

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EXPLORE

Directions: From the concept paper you have read, tell what they
are about in one sentence. If you have not read one at all, list down
the reasons why you have not read any.

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2. _________________________________________________________________________
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 EXPLAIN

Kinds of Concept Paper

There are two kinds of concept paper namely implicit and explicit concept paper.

1. Implicit – implicit is, “implied or understood though not plainly or directly ex-
pressed.” Something is, therefore, implicit when it is not directly stated but is ei-
ther suggested in the wording or necessary to effectuate the purpose.
Example: Technology caused horrors in some aspects.

2. Explicit – “to fully and clearly express something, leaving nothing implied.”
Something is explicit when it is cleared stated and spelled out and there is no
room for confusion, as in the writing of a contract or statute.
Example: Technology is harmful to us.

Whichever kind is used, as long as you delivered convincingly to the audi-

ence, it’s enough. Let us read some examples of concept papers. A concept paper
is written to mainly to clarify the meaning of a concept whatever technique is
used to do it.
The first one is a mini concept paper that uses definition to clarify the meaning of
boondocks.

ELABORATE

ACTIVITY 2: OWN CONCEPT PAPER

Directions: Present a novel concept or project with accompanying visuals/
graphic aids. You can search “How to write a concept paper with practical sam-
ple by Dr. Lango. This will serve as your guide. Do this in A4 bond paper.
 EVALUATE

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT true about the reaction paper?

A. It purely expresses one’s opinions on certain issues and concerns.
B. It conveys incisive insights into its analysis of events.
C. It may include the main purpose of the event.
D. It is mainly written to communicate a fair assessment.
2. Which of the following can be a form of a reaction paper?
A. Romantic Poem
B. News Report
C. Book Review
D. Incident Report
3. Which of the following is needed to make objective assessment?
A. Facts
B. Objectives
C. Assessment
D. Personal Views
4. Which of the following is NOT a form of reaction paper?
A. Appeal
B. Protest
C. Reflection
D. Sports Report
5. Why should we cite specific source?
A. It makes the reaction paper reliable.
B. It makes the paper more substantial.
C. It is an additional creative part of the paper.
D. It can attract many readers to read your paper.
6. Which critical approach focuses on understanding ways gender roles are
reflected or contradicted by texts?
A. Reader-response
B. Feminism
C. Historicism
D. Marxist
7. Which critical approach focuses on ways texts reflect, reinforce, or chal-
lenge the effects of class, power relations, and social roles?
A. Reader-response
B. Feminism
C. Historicism
D. Marxist
8. Which critical approach focuses on understanding texts by viewing texts in
the context of other texts?
A. Reader-response
B. Feminism
C. Historicism
D. Marxist
9. Which critical approach focuses on each reader's personal reactions to a
text, assuming meaning is created by a reader's or interpretive community's
personal interaction with a text?
A. Reader-response
B. Feminism
C. Historicism
D. Marxist
10. Which critical approach focuses on "objectively" evaluating the text,
identifying its underlying form. It may study, for example, a text's use of im-
agery, metaphor, or symbolism?
A. Reader-response
B. Media Criticism
C. Historicism
D. Formalism
 REFERENCES

Abellanosa, Noemi M., Actub, Ma-an C. (2020).English for Academic and Pro-
fessional Purposes Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 1 – Module 2: Reaction
Paper and Concept Paper. DepEd.

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