English for Academic &

Professional Purposes

ENG 13
 CONTENT

Lesson 2

I II III IV
Learning Discussion Writing a References
Objectives about Writing a Concept Paper
Concept Paper (by group)
 Learning Objectives
1. Explain concept paper through own
understanding;

2. Write or present a novel concept or project

with accompanying visuals/graphic aids; and

3. Embody creativity and critical thinking by

writing or presenting a concept or project.
Writing a Concept Paper
(Lesson 2)
What is a concept paper?

- a summary document which discusses

the general details of a project; the
reason for conducting a project, and
how it will be carried out
 What is a concept paper?

- provides an overview of the project, and

helps the funding agencies eliminate
proposals that are likely to be
disapproved
 What is a concept paper?

- a preliminary document for a proposal

- shows a preview of the improvements

that the proponent would like to have
implemented
 Why do we have to write a concept
paper?

- it can be helpful in addressing social

issues especially since they aim to show
solutions to tangible issues which
plague society
 Why do we have to write a concept
paper?
- Concept papers are typically prepared by
entrepreneurs working on a business proposal or
product, or by students and researchers in
academia. Such documents are aimed at securing
feedback on a research idea and seeking potential
investors or funders.

In fact, such a document might even help determine

whether a project idea is feasible in the first place.
 USES of a CONCEPT PAPER

✓ It serves as a foundation of the full

proposal.

✓ It helps determine whether a certain

project is feasible or not.
 USES of a CONCEPT PAPER

✓ It is used to pique the interest of the

potential funding agencies.

✓ It is used to obtain informal feedback

on the ideas prior to preparing the full
proposal.
Three Ways of Explaining
a Concept
DEFINITION EXPLICATION

CLARIFICATION
 DEFINITION
- method of identifying a given term and
making its meaning clear

- Main Purpose: to clarify and explain

concepts, ideas, and issues by
answering the question, “What does it
mean?”
SIGNAL WORDS for DEFINITION

as defined for instance

means to define
for example is defined as
such as to illustrate
 DEFINITION
- Contains the term to be defined and the
detailed exposition of the term through
the use of illustrations, examples, and
description

- It can be represented in three ways:

informal, formal, or extended.
1. INFORMAL DEFINITION
- done through a parenthetical or brief
explanation

Example:
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is naturally found in
vegetable oil, fish, and nuts.
2. FORMAL DEFINITION
- explain a term by incorporating the
term to be defined (species), the
general category of the term
(genus), and the quality that makes
the term different from other terms
in the same category (differentia)
2. FORMAL DEFINITION

Example:
Vitamin E is a light yellow fat-soluble
vitamin that acts as an anti-oxidant.
3. EXTENDED DEFINITION
- a detailed way of defining a term and
is usually composed of at least one
paragraph
 3. EXTENDED DEFINITION
- Incorporates various patterns of
development (e.g., formal and informal
definition, comparison and contrast,
narration, description, classification,
functional analysis, process, analogy,
and cause and effect) to explain a given
concept.
3. EXTENDED DEFINITION
Example:

Subsequent to materials design is the preparation of learning

materials. Learning materials refer to both printed and non-printed
objects or items that teachers and learners use to facilitate
language learning. Nowadays, materials are becoming more and
more sophisticated, incorporating authentic language samples and
realias that help make a connection between classrooms and real-
life activities. They also incorporate information and
communication technology (ICT), role plays, information-gap
activities, songs, taped transcripts, integrated macroskills, and
explicit rubrics.
 EXPLICATION
- method of explanation in which
sentence, verses, quotes, or passages
are taken from a literary or academic
work and then interpreted in a detailed
way
 EXPLICATION
- method of explanation in which
sentence, verses, quotes, or passages
are taken from a literary or academic
work and then interpreted in a detailed
way
 EXPLICATION
- You need to clearly present your thesis
in the introduction and follow it up
with a detailed analysis of a passage or
text.
 EXPLICATION

Example:
 CLARIFICATION
- method of explanation in which
the points are organized from a
general abstract idea to specific
and concrete examples
 CLARIFICATION

- looking into the examples and

specifying some of its
characteristics to arrive at one
working definition which can be
used throughout the paper
SIGNAL WORDS for CLARIFICATION
after all for instance
that is as an example
put another way to be specific
consider the following in other words
namely in particular
specifically to clarify
for example in short
stated differently to illustrate
CLARIFICATION
Writing a Concept Paper
(ranges from 500-2000 words)
Guidelines in writing a well-written
concept paper:

✓ Make the cost reasonable and the

methodology appropriate.

✓ Clearly align the budget, methodology,

and timeline with one another.
 Guidelines in writing a well-written
concept paper:
✓ Use statistics and figures when discussing
the rationale for the project.

✓ Use no more than five pages (single-

spaced) excluding the cover page. Do not
overwhelm the readers with details.
 Guidelines in writing a well-written
concept paper:

✓ Never request funding for planning the proposal.

✓ Adjust your language to the intended readers. You

may use technical terms if readers are scholars
and scientist. However, refrain from using jargon
when your target readers are lay persons.
 Guidelines in writing a well-written
concept paper:
✓ Include the overview of the budget if it is
required. If not, skip the budget section. In
place of this, you may simply include the
type of support you may need such as
personnel, travel, communication, and
equipment.
 Guidelines in writing a well-written
concept paper:
✓ Be sure that basic format details, such as
page numbers, are incorporated.

✓ Cite your references.

Parts of a Concept Paper
(ranges from 500-2000 words)
Concept Paper for a Project
✓ Cover Page
✓ Introduction
✓ Rationale or Background
✓ Project Description
✓ Project Needs and Cost
 Cover Page
✓ State the name of the proponents and
their affiliations

✓ State the addresses, contact numbers,

and email addresses of the
proponents
 Cover Page
✓ State the head of the agency and his
or her contact information

✓ State the date of submission

Cover Page

Title
 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.
 Introduction
✓ State the year the proponents’ agency was
established, its major accomplishments,
and other details that demonstrate its
capability to undertake the proposed
project.
 Introduction
✓ Present and describe other partner
agencies and why they are qualified.

✓ Provide reasons why the funding agency

should support the project.
 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.

 Project Description
✓ State the goals and objectives of the
project.

✓ Present the methodology (sometimes

termed as Action Plan, Project Activities, or
Approach)
 Project Description
✓ Present the timeline expressed in months
and years.

✓ State the benefits or anticipated outcomes.

✓ State how the success of outcomes will be

evaluated.
 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
✓ Title Page
✓ Background of the Study
✓ Preliminary Literature Review
✓ Statement of the Problem/ Objectives
✓ Abridged Methodology
✓ Timeline
✓ References
 Title Page
✓ State your research title.

✓ State your name and school.

✓ State the date of submission

 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.
 Background of the Study
✓ State the reasons why you want to
investigate on the chosen topic.

✓ State the theoretical and practical

implications of your proposed research.
 Preliminary Literature Review
✓ Provide a theoretical framework. The
theoretical framework includes the theory
that will guide you in conducting your
research.

✓ Provide related literature that supports

your topic.
 Preliminary Literature Review
✓ Provide related literature that supports your topic.

✓ Provide related studies that will help you in

conducting the research or analyzing and
discussing data.

✓ Provide a brief synthesis of the reviewed literature

and studies.
 Statement of the Problem/
Objectives
✓ State you general objective in one
sentence.

✓ State your specific research questions or

objectives.
 Abridged Methodology
✓ Present the research design.

✓ Provide the context and participants of the

study.

✓ Provide the instruments to be used.

 Abridged Methodology

✓ Provide the data collection procedure.

✓ Provide the data analysis scheme to be

used.
 Timeline
✓ Provide a timeline (e.g., Gantt chart) set in
months and years.
 References

✓ Provide a list of all books, journals, and

other resources cited in your paper.
Sample Concept Paper 1
(pages 198 – 203)
Source: Barrot, J. S. & Sipacio, P. J. F. (2020). Communicate today: English for academic & professional purposes (Revised ed.). Quezon City: C
& E Publishing Inc.
Source: Barrot, J. S. & Sipacio, P. J. F. (2020). Communicate today: English for academic & professional purposes (Revised ed.). Quezon City: C
& E Publishing Inc.
Source: Barrot, J. S. & Sipacio, P. J. F. (2020). Communicate today: English for academic & professional purposes (Revised ed.). Quezon City: C
& E Publishing Inc.
Sample Concept Paper 2
(pages 204 – 214)
Source: Barrot, J. S. & Sipacio, P. J. F. (2020). Communicate today: English for academic & professional purposes (Revised ed.). Quezon City: C
& E Publishing Inc.
Source: Barrot, J. S. & Sipacio, P. J. F. (2020). Communicate today: English for academic & professional purposes (Revised ed.). Quezon City: C
& E Publishing Inc.
Source: Barrot, J. S. & Sipacio, P. J. F. (2020). Communicate today: English for academic & professional purposes (Revised ed.). Quezon City: C
& E Publishing Inc.
Source: Barrot, J. S. & Sipacio, P. J. F. (2020). Communicate today: English for academic & professional purposes (Revised ed.). Quezon City: C
& E Publishing Inc.
Source: Barrot, J. S. & Sipacio, P. J. F. (2020). Communicate today: English for academic & professional purposes (Revised ed.). Quezon City: C
& E Publishing Inc.
Source: Barrot, J. S. & Sipacio, P. J. F. (2020). Communicate today: English for academic & professional purposes (Revised ed.). Quezon City: C
& E Publishing Inc.
 References:
• Barrot, J. S. & Sipacio, P. J. F. (2020). Communicate today:
English for academic & professional purposes (Revised
ed.). Quezon City: C & E Publishing Inc.

• Singh, S. (2021, July 15). How to write a concept paper

effectively. e - insights. https://www.e ditage.com/insi
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