EAPP (writing a concept paper) Flashcards
- summary that outlines the key elements of a proposed project or research study
- provides an overview of the project and helps funding agencies determine if the proposal is likely to be approved
- also known as a prospectus, preliminary proposal, or pre-proposal
- usually ranges 500 to 2000 words
concept paper
- Serves as the foundation for a full proposal
- Helps determine the feasibility of a project
- Used to pique the interest of potential funding agencies
- Used to obtain informal feedback on ideas before preparing a full proposal
uses of concept paper
distinguishing characteristics that seperates other from the same genus
differentia
done through parenthetical or brief explanation
informal
- a method of identifying a given term and making its meaning clearer
- purpose is to clarify and explain concepts, ideas and issue by answering the question “what does it mean?”
- can be presented in three ways
definition
explains the term incorporating the species, the genus and the differentia
formal definitiom
class or category
genus
the term being defined
species
detailed way of defining a term and is usually composed of at least one paragraph
extended definition
Explains and interprets sentences, verses, quotes, or passages from a literary or academic work
explication
Goals, methodology, timeline, benefits
project description
- Organizes points from a general, abstract idea to specific, concrete examples
- Signal words for _____: after all, as an example, in other words, put another way, to be specific, consider the following, in particular, specifically, to clarify, for example, in short, stated differently, to illustrate
clarification
Details about the company/funding agency and reasons for approval of the proposal
introduction
Details about the proponents
cover page
Gap in knowledge or problems that will be solved by the project; importance of the project
rationale or background