concept paper

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is a summary that informs readers about the purpose of the project or research, its significance, and how it will be carried out

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concept paper

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. It is a guide for the researcher in order to see any holes or pitfalls that may occur in the project before its execution.

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concept paper

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It also gives readers an idea of what will be accomplished when the research is done.

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concept paper

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The main purpose of the concept paper

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lay out the basics of a research proposal. & to apply for any research grants for funding.

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Writers use the concept paper for the following reasons:

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a. it serves as the foundation of the full proposal,
b. it helps determine whether a certain project is feasible or not,
c. it is used to pique the interest of the potential funding agencies, and
d. it is used to develop potential solutions or investigations into project ideas

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concept paper usually has how many pages

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two to three pages long

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how many words do concept papers have

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at least 200 to 500 words

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The concept paper has five sections which are:

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Introduction
Rationale
Project Description
Support
Contact Information

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contains how the researcher and the funder or project head’s missions align with one another. It addresses why the funder should support the project of the researcher.

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introduction

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contains general information about the topic, as well as the research gap that the research intends to fill.

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rationale

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writer should state the need for the research and why the project is the best possible solution to solve the problem. It also provides statements addressing the significance of the study.

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rationale

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ncludes the project’s goals and objectives, methodology, and benefits.

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project description

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also includes the actual solution to the addressed problem. This is the part wherein the researcher ultimately sells the idea for the research

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project description

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addresses the end or condition of the solution,

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goal

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are the measurable outcomes of the solution for the project and should detail how the researcher plans to accomplish the goal

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objectives

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also known as the action plan. The action plan needs to be aligned with the goals and objectives, as it should be executed and achieved in the proposed timeline.

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methodology

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conclude the project description. These state who will be benefiting from the accomplished project.

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benefits

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s section contains either an outline of the budget to be used for the project or the estimated amount for its execution. It is recommended that a breakdown of expenses is included for transparency.

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support

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parts of the concept paper for a project

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cover page
introduction
rationale or background
project descriptions
projects needs and costs

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• 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.

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cover page

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• 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.

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introduction

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• State the gap in knowledge to be addressed by the project.
• State the problems to be solved.
• State the project’s significance.

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rationale or background

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• 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 success of outcomes will be evaluated.

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project description

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• 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.

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project needs and costs

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parts of Concept Paper for Academic Research

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title page
background of the Study
preliminary literature review
statement of the problem
abridged methodology
timeline
references

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• State your research title.
• State your name and school.
• State the date of submission.

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title page

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• Provide the current state of the field you are researching on.
• State the gap in knowledge and problem 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.

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Background of the Study

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• Provide a theoretical framework. The theoretical framework 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.

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Preliminary Literature Review

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• State your general problem in one sentence.
• State your specific research questions or objectives.

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. Statement of the Problem/Objectives

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• 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.

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Abridged Methodology

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• Provide a timeline (e.g., Gantt chart) set in months and year.

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. Timeline

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• Provide a list of all books, journals, and other resources cited in your paper.

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references