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A concept paper is a brief paper written by a university student around a research question before undertaking the research. The paper is about two or three pages long and provides key details about the research, such as the question, purpose, and methods. The paper allows the supervisor to gauge how well the student understands the research, based on which the supervisor may provide inputs and guidance for conducting the research. In certain cases, the supervisor may also decide that the student should instead pursue a different research question from the one proposed.

It is difficult for us to help you write a concept paper on the topic of your choice. However, we can guide you on how to go about it. As you may already know, a concept paper is a short paper (about two-three pages long) written before undertaking a study outlining key aspects of the study. You should choose a research question based on the following factors: how relevant it is (to the target population), how novel it is, and how it builds on existing research (or suggests directions for future research). To arrive at a research question, you need to do a comprehensive review of the literature on the topic. In your case, you could go through recent literature on fast food consumption (in the country and also internationally, if needed) to explore various aspects and perspectives, such as consumption patterns, links to lifestyle, impact on health, and alternatives. Doing an extensive literature review will not only help you arrive at an appropriate research question, but also help you write the other elements of the concept paper. Here are some resources on how to do a literature search and choose a research question:

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If I understand your question correctly, you are looking for a few strategies or methods to either help explain the purpose of the study in your concept paper or help explain or defend your concept paper in a discussion (perhaps with your professor or supervisor).



As you know, a concept paper is a summary of the research you are planning to conduct. It should not be very long, just about two-three pages. One of the key points in the paper should be an explanation why the research question you have selected is important. Ideally, you should select a research question based on the following criteria: how relevant it is to the field, how it builds on previous research, and whether it seeks to provide a new solution. Once you do a thorough study of the existing literature in your field, you should be able to eventually arrive upon a sound research question. While undertaking a co

1. CONCEPT PAPER

2. a short summary that tells the reader what the project is a document used to convince a panel of potential funders to help a product, a program or service become a reality What is a Concept Paper?

3. Five Elements of a Concept Paper Introduction Purpose Description Support Contact Information

4. includes your mission and vision what's the project or campaign all about Elements: INTRODUCTION

5. reason why the project is worth your sponsor's time, effort and money Elements: PURPOSE

6. includes the necessary information about the project involves the website/s or page you are going to produce Elements: DESCRIPTION

7. contains the budget needed Elements: SUPPORT

8. information on how the group can be contacted Elements: CONTACT INFORMATION

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20. Project Name: Group Number: _________ Name : _________________ Members: ________________ ______________ _____________ ________________ ______________ _____________ ________________ ______________ _____________ Fill in the table below: CONCEPT PAPER Overview: (summary of the your idea for a proposal) Context: (defines what is the project all about, mission, location, clientele) Problem: (describes the need that exists or problem to be solved) Proposed Solution: (identify what criteria of good solution to the problem might be applied) Estimated Cost: (identify the existing capabilities of your organization and estimate the total amount of money needed to carry out the project)

21. ACTIVITY: Form a group Your group will create your own concept paper Choose a topic that will focus on the promotion of social change

22. ACTIVITY: You will be graded according to the following criteria: Persuasiveness 10 Content of the Project 15 Presentation 5

23. ACTIVITY: Topics Pre-marital sex and early pregnancy Extrajudicial killings Child Abuse Drug and Alcohol Addiction