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ACTIVITY SHEET # 7: Presenting Concept Papers

GEAR UP
MELC: Compare and contrast various kinds of concept paper

After the learners have finished answering this activity sheet, they will be able to:
1. explain what a concept paper is;
2. identify the features of an effective concept paper;
3. identify the situations in which a concept paper may be effectively used in the present society;
and
4. compare and contrast various kinds of concept papers.

ENGAGE
What is a Concept Paper?
A concept paper enables in putting thoughts and ideas into paper for consideration for research.
It is from the concept paper that one develops the research proposal which can either be business or
academic oriented. Most students usually go directly to the research proposal. As good as concept
paper and research proposal may seem similar, they are different in the process and presentation.
The aim of the concept paper is to capture the thoughts and ideas while the research proposal
captures the ideas in a structured manner for approval to research (Lango, 2019).

Parts of a Concept Paper

Barrot and Sipacio (2016) claims that concept paper usually ranges from 500 to 2,000 words and
is usually divided into several parts. However, they emphasized that the format and design required by
the funding agency needs to be followed. The parts of a concept paper may also vary depending on the
nature of the project/activity. Below are two outlines of a concept paper based on the context.

Concept Paper for a Project

Use the following structure when you want to propose a certain tangible project in your
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 its 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 proponents’ agency was established, its major
accomplishments, and other details that demonstrate its capability to 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 Activities, or Approach)
 Present the timeline expressed in months and year.
 State the benefits or anticipated outcomes.
 State how the success of outcomes will be evaluated.

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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.

Concept Paper for Academic Research

Use the following structure when you intend to present an idea or a concept for a research
you would like pursue.
1. Title Page
 State your research title.
 State your name and school.
 State the date of submission.
2. Background of the Study
 Provide the current state of the field you are researching on.
 State the gap in knowledge and problems to be addressed by the research. Provide
statistics and previous studies to prove your claims.
 State the reasons why you want to investigate on the chosen topic.
 State the theoretical and practical implications of your proposed research.
3. Preliminary Literature Review
 Provide a theoretical framework. This includes the theory that will guide you in the
conduct of your research.
 Provide related literature that supports your topic.
 Provide related studies that will help you in conducting the research or analyzing and
discussing the data.
 Provide a brief synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies.
4. Statement of the Problem/Objectives
 State your general problem in one sentence.
 State your specific research questions or objectives.
5. Abridged Methodology
 Provide the contexts and participants of the study.
 Provide the instruments to be used.
 Provide the data collection procedure.
 Provide the data analysis scheme to be used.
6. Timeline
 Provide a timeline (e.g. Gantt chart) set in months and year.
7. References
 Provide a list of books, journals, and other resources cited in your paper.

Guidelines in Writing a Concept Paper

Barrot and Sipacio (2016) presented the following guidelines to come up with a well-written concept
paper.
1. Cost and methodology should be reasonable.
2. The budget, methodology, and timeline should be clearly aligned.
3. Use statistics and figures when discussing the rationale for the project.
4. Use no more than five pages (single-spaced) excluding the cover page. Do not overwhelm the
readers with details.
5. Never request funding for planning the proposal.
6. Adjust your language to the intended readers. You may use technical terms if readers are
scholars and scientists. However, refrain from using jargon when your target readers are lay
persons.
7. Include the overview of the budget if it is required. If not, then skip the budget section. In
place of this, you may simply include the type of support you may need such as personnel,
travel and communication, and equipment.
8. Be sure that basic format details, such as page numbers, are incorporated.
9. Cite your references.

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 TEST
Direction: Determine which category of a concept paper the following titles fall under.
Consider the key terms and concepts to help you get the correct answer. Choose from among
these options: Art, Business, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Science, Sports, and Tech- Voc.
1. Migration and Social Protection: A Concept Paper
2. The Changing Character of Conflict Platform: Understanding, Tracing, and
Forecasting Change Across Time, Space, and Cultures
3. Concept Paper for Sequim “Art House”
4. A Conceptual Framework for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
5. Measuring the Rule of Law, Justice, and Fundamental Rights

REINFORCE
Directions: Think of a societal problem which is related to your track and strand. Using a
minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 300 words, make a short concept paper to present
your solution to this problem. The budget section is optional. Follow the technical
specifications of the format below:

Paper Size : Letter, 8.5”x11”

Orientation : Portrait
Margin : Normal
Font Style : Times New Roman
Font Size : Heads – 13 points; Text – 12 points

INTEGRATE
Direction: Think of one concept related to any of the following fields: Art, Business, Law,
Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Science, Sports, and Tech-Voc. Explain your chosen concept. Your
explanation must be at least 50 words and at most 300 words.

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 ASSESS
Directions: Write E if the statement shows an effective way of writing a concept paper and N
if not.
1. Rino fails to indicate the page number in his concept paper.
2. Andrew included a literature review for the concept paper he made for his term paper
3. Geryl includes in the references all journals he used but excludes the books he cited.
4. Thea made her timeline independent from the details in the methodology.
5. Yana requested a budget from the funding agency on the preparation of the concept
paper.
6. Sharee states her objectives in the methodology section
7. Maxine sticks to one format every time she submits concept paper to various funding
agencies.
8. Ellie uses data from government agencies to prove the existence of a problem that she
and her team would like to address.
9. Irish clarified the working definition of the concept she is preparing to ensure that the
reader understood it properly.
10. When Theresa knew that her target readers are lay persons, she defined the technical
terms that she used in the concept paper.

SHARPEN
Directions: Write a 500-word Concept Paper on Walls
Have you seen the longest human-made barrier and one of the wonders of the world, the Great Wall
of China? Have you heard of the Sacsayhuaman Wall of Cusco Peru whose borders are so tight that paper
cannot slip through? That the walls and gate of Babylon, one of the great wonders of the world, was made
of blue glazed tiles, and had alternating rows of bas-relief aurochs and dragons? That Hadrian Wall, the
longest wall of Europe was built by the Romans to prevent the tribes of Scotland from entering Britannia,
their colony at that time? That the walls of Troy are a monument to the tenyear Trojan War in the epic, Iliad?
That the remaining part of the Temple Wall in East Jerusalem where people pray is called the Wailing
Wall? That the Germans today are ashamed of the cruel experiences connoted by the Berlin Wall? That
the old capital of the Philippines was a city within walls?

There have been also a number of walls known through the centuries for the great murals they
display: paintings and sculptures of renowned artists and artistic renditions of literary texts. Palace walls,
church and temple walls, street walls, home walls, museum walls, murals of literary texts comprise great
showcases of artistic talents.

These walls reveal something about the builders and their history. These walls were famous and
remarkable, not only because of the distinctive qualities they have, but because these walls are reflective
of world’s events. The artistic walls showcase various forms of art and human values and concerns. The
intangible walls in arts also reflect human and inhumane relations, as well as socio-economic, political,
religious, psychological, and other concerns.

The following intangible and symbolic walls show various facets of human relationships, concern, or
values. Choose one group of intangible walls and provide different types, the characteristics of each,
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 and the ways by which the walls may be broken down or built.

1. Socio-economic classes – poor, lower middle class, upper middle class, high class, super rich

2. Religious divides – Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Shinto, Sikhism, Jainism,
Judaism, etc.

3. Racial – white, black, brown, yellow, red

4. Political divides/parties – Democrats, Republicans; Pro-Government, Leftist; Labor Party,

Conservative, etc.

5. Ideologies – capitalism, socialism, communism, etc.

6. Sexual politics – sexist, feminist, masculinist, LGBTQ+

7. Confessionals – Church private confessions

8. Prison Walls

9. Psychological Walls or Mental Health Institution

10. Cordon Sanitaire

After choosing your wall group, write a 500-word theme on walls – building walls or breaking walls. You
may use a core definition which you will expand by any combination of methods – examples, classification,
comparison and contrast, functions, causes and effects, and the like.

References:
Barrot & Sipacio. 2016. Communicate Today ENGLISH for Academic & Professional Purposes for SHS. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc.
Lango, Benard. (2019). How to write a concept paper with practical sample by Dr Lango. 10.13140/RG.2.2.12353.30568 English for Academic
and Professional Purposes Reader. First Edition, 2016.
English for Academic and Professional Purposes Teacher’s Guide. First Edition, 2016.

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