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Concept paper

1. Writing a concept paper

2. What is a concept paper? Prior to the submission of the of a project proposal, proponents are requested to submit a summary of what the project is all about, the reasons for conducting the project and how it will be carried out. This summary document is called a concept paper . Concept paper provides an overview of the project and helps funding agencies eliminate proposals that are likely to be disapproved. Hence, it helps save time and effort for both the proponents and the funding agencies.

3. A concept paper has several uses: It serves as a foundation of the full proposal. It helps determine whether a certain projects is feasible or not. 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.

4. Three Ways in Explaining a Concept 1. Definition is the method of identifying a given term and making its meaning clearer. Its main purpose is to clarify and explain concepts, ideas and issues by answering the question, “What does it mean?” This mode of explanation contains the term to be defined and the detailed exposition of the term through the use of illustrations, examples and description. A definition can be presented in three ways: informal, formal or extended i . An informal definition is done through a parenthetical or brief explanation. Example: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is naturally found in vegetable oil, fish and nuts.

5. ii. A formal definition explains a term by incorporating the term to be defined (species ), the general category of the term ( genus ) and the quality that makes that term different from other terms in the same category ( differentia ). Example: Vitamin E is a light yellow fat-soluble vitamin acts as an anti-oxidant. iii. An extended definition is a detailed way of defining a term and is usually composed of at least one paragraph. This type of 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.

6. Example : Subsequent to materials design is the presentation of 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. Signal words for definition: as defined, for example, for instance, is defined as, means, such as, to define, to illustrate and etc. 2. Explication is a method of explanation in which sentences, verses, quotes or passages are taken away from a literary or academic work and then interpreted and explained in a detailed way.

7. Sample Text: Explication of “The Road Not Taken.” The poem titled “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost is about a man reflecting on a choice he once made. While the outcome of his choice is not implied to be positive or negative the speaker notes that the choice in itself and the consequences of that choice have made a huge difference in the way his life has unfolded. The poem is about the importance of choices. The poem begins with the speaker regretting that he could not have been two people so he could have at some point in his life taken who roads instead of being confined to one. He looked as far as he could to see what was ahead on one road he could have taken ,but he was limited to seeing only as far as where it turned and disappeared in the bushes. In the second stanza he says he took the other road because it was grassy and was possibly better because it was less travelled, though not much more than the other road. The third stanza says both roads were covered in leaves that had been walked on infrequently, to the extent that the leaves covering them had not been made black for tramping feet. He also says he continued on the road he chose, and because he knew that one thing leads to another (“way leads on the way”) he doubted he would ever return to his part of the road. Finally, he says he will tell the story when he is much older(“Somewhere ages and ages hence”) that he had the choice of taking one road over another, and having taken the one he did made big difference in his life.

8. 3. Clarification is a method of explanation in which the points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete examples. It entails the analysis of the concept by looking at 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, as an example, consider the following, for example, for instance, in other words, in particular, in short, namely, put another way, specifically, stated differently, that is, to be specific to clarify, to illustrate and etc.

9. Sample Clarification Text: Justice 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 hands of the law, it is also considered justice in some contexts. This may come in the form of vigilante justice, in which a person dissatisfied with the system doles out punishment to wrong-doers. Poetic is also another related concept which is used in literature to show how the good is always rewarded while bad forces always meet a grim end. In the context of this paper, justice will be clearly delineated into any instance in which the law is successfully and fairly applied to an individual, resulting in either an arrest or a release. To illustrate, if a thief is caught and tried in court through due process and is found to be guilty and then sentenced accordingly, it can be said that justice was served. However, if the same thief is caught in the act by a band of villagers and was beaten right then and there, it will be considered justice in the context of the paper, as process has not undergone due process.

10. PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER COVER PAGE State the name of the proponent and their affiliations State the addresses, contact numbers, and email addresses of the proponents State the head of the agency and his or her contact information S tate the date of submission

11. 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 represents and align it to the funding agency’s mission. Present and described other partner agencies and why they are qualified as such. Provide reasons why the funding agency should support the project.

12. 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

13. PROJECT DESCRIPTION State the goals and objectives of the projects Present the methodology Present the timeline expressed in months and years State the benefits or anticipated outcomes State how success of outcomes will be evaluated

14. PROJECTS 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

15. CONCEPT PAPER FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH TITLE PAGE Research title Name and school Date of submission BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Provide the current state of the field you are searching on State the gap in knowledge and problems in the research State the reasons on the chosen topic State the theoretical and practical implications of the proposed research

16. PRELIMINARY LITERATURE REVIEW Provide a theoretical framework. Provide related literature Provide related studies Provide a brief synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM OR OBJECTIVES State the general problem in one sentence State your specific research questions or objectives 5. ABRIDGE METHODOLOGY Provide the context and participants of the study Provide the instruments to be used Provide the data collection procedure Provide the data analysis scheme to be used

17. 6. TIMELINE Provide a timeline (e.g. Gantt chart) set in months and years 7. REFERENCES Provide a list of all books, journals, and other resources cited in paper

18. Guidelines in Writing a Concept Paper Cost and methodology should be reasonable . The budget, methodology and timeline should be clearly aligned. Use statistics and figures when discussing the rationale for the project . Use no more than five pages excluding the cover page. Do not overwhelm the readers with details. Never request funding for planning the proposal. Adjust your language to the intended reader. Include the overview of the project if it is required. If not, then skip the budget section. Be sure that basic format details, such as page numbers, are incorporated. Cite your references.

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