Concept Paper Flashcards
a summary document of a project proposal that tells what the project is all about, the reasons for conducting the project and how it will be carried out. This paper also provides an overview of the project, and help funding agencies eliminate proposals that are likely to be disapproved
Concept Paper
Use the structure below when you want to propose a certain tangible project in your discipline
Concept Paper for a Project
Cover Page contains?
T P C P D
- title of the project
- proponent’s name
- contact number/address (optional)
- proponent’s agency
- date of submission
Introduction contains?
- short description of proponent’s major accomplishments
- reasons why the funding agency should approve your project
Rationale or Background contains?
- state the problem to solve
- state the project’s significance (importance)
Project Description contains?
O M T A H
- objective of the project
- methodology (action plan)
- timeline
- anticipated outcome
- how the outcome will be evaluated
Projects Needs and Cost contains?
- budget, item description, and amount
- personnel or equipment needed
Use the structure below when you intend to present an idea or concept for a research you want to pursue
Concept Paper for Academic Research
brief explanation; answers the question ‘what does it mean?’
Definition
- sentences, verses, quotes. or phrases are taken from a literary or academic work then interpreted and explained in a detailed way
- explanation through analysis by identifying its advantage and disadvantage
example: Democracy is a a form of government where the power lies in the people. However, it has its own disadvantages, first and foremost
Explication
- points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific
- we want to eliminate confusions and ambiguity that surrounds the concept
Clarification
What are the 3 parts under Definition?
- Informal definition
- Formal definition
- Extended definition
- parenthetical explanation (no structure; 1-3 sentences)
- answers the question ‘what does it mean?’
- example: Democracy is a form of government where the power lies in the people
Informal definition
- we follow a specific structure: the term + category + qualities/characteristics
- example: democracy is (term) a form of government (category) of the people, by the people, for the people (characteristics)
Formal definition
- more detailed definition (up to one paragraph)
- how to create? compare and contrast, narration, cause and effect
- add details
- example: Democracy is a form of government where the power lies in the people. Compared to other form of government, Democracy is…
Extended definition
