Concept Paper Flashcards
General notion or idea; conception.
Concept
An idea of something formed by mentally combining all its characteristics or particulars; a construct.
Concept
Defines an idea or a concept and explains its essence in order to clarify the “whatness” of that idea or concept.
Concept paper
Starts with a definition, either formal or informal, of the term or concept and proceeds with an expanded definition and an analytic description of the aspects of the concept.
Concept paper
What are the 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 cover page.
- Never request funding for planning the proposal.
- Adjust your language to the intended readers.
- Include the overview of the budget if it is required.
- Be sure that basic format details, such as page numbers, are incorporated.
- Cite references.
What is the purpose of a concept paper?
To stipulate the meaning of a term by:
• Limiting
• Extending or
• Redirecting
This is a summary written by students embarking on research to gather and present preliminary ideas.
Research concept paper
It tells the reader what the research is, why it is important and how it will be carried out.
Research concept paper
What are the elements of a research concept paper?
- Title page
- SOP
- RRL
- Goal Statement
- Research Questions
- Methodology
- Timeline
- References
A big idea that captures audience interest, influences their emotional response and inspires them to take action.
Advertising concept paper
You identifies a problem and be able to explain how your product or solution will solve it.
Business concept paper
Anyone reading the paper will want to get a good feel for why your idea is unique.
Business concept paper
What is the format of a business concept paper?
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Project Plan
A. Discuss the product
B. Procedure
C. Marketing Plan
D. Benefits
IV. Qualifications (Management)
V. Budget (Financial Plan)
A brief, one or two pages concept paper prepared prior to submission of a full proposal.
Grant project concept paper
In what way can we use a grant project concept paper?
- To interest potential funders/sponsors
- To develop potential solutions or investigations into project ideas
- To determine whether a project idea is fundable.
