English for Academic and Professional Purposes ( Part IV)

Question 1

AN ACADEMIC WRITTEN DISCOURSE THAT EXPLAINS A CONCEPT, OFTEN ABOUT SOMETHING THAT THE WRITER IS THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH AND PASSIONATE ABOUT.

Answer 1

Concept Paper

Question 2

IT IS USUALLY THE PRELIMINARY PART OF AN ACADEMIC RESEARCH, WRITTEN TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO UNDERTAKE THE RESEARCH PROJECT, ORTO OBTAIN FUNDING FORIT.

Answer 2

Concept Paper

Question 3

4 Functions of a Concept Paper

Answer 3

1. It explains what the project is about.
2. It explains the reason for conducting the project and how it will be carried out.
3. A concept paper is merely a “ prelude ” to the research you intend to carry.
4. In explaining what, why, and how of your intended project, you are defining your concept.

Question 4

If you want obtain funding for your project and you’re submitting your concept paper to a ______________, you may outline your concept paper this way.

Answer 4

For a Funding Agency

Question 5

Parts of a Concept Paper for a Funding Agency/Organization

Answer 5

Cover Page
Introduction
Rationale or Background
Project Description
Project Needs and Cost

Question 6

7 Structure of A Concept Paper for an Academic Research

Answer 6

Title Page
Background of the Study
Preliminary Literature Review
Statement of the Problem/Objectives
Abridged Methodology
Timeline
References

Question 7

Structure of a Concept Paper

Theoretical framework
Related studies
Brief synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies

Answer 7

Preliminary Literature Review

Question 8

Structure of a Concept Paper

·General problem
·Specific research questions or objectives

Answer 8

Statement of the Problem/Objectives

Question 9

Structure of a Concept Paper

·Context and participants
·Instruments, date collection, data analysis

Answer 9

Abridged Methodology

Question 10

Structure of a Concept Paper

·Time frame (set in months and year)

Answer 10

Timeline

Question 11

Structure of a Concept Paper

List of all books, journals, and other learning resources.

Answer 11

References

Question 12

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPERFOR A FUNDING AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

• NAME OF THE PROPONENTS AND THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH THEY BELONG
• CONTACT INFORMATION
• DATE OF SUBMISSION

Answer 12

COVER PAGE

Question 13

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPERFOR A FUNDING AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

*REASONS WHY THE FUNDING AGENCY SHOULD FUND YOURPROJECT

Answer 13

Introduction

Question 14

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPERFOR A FUNDING AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

*THE NEED THAT WILL BE ADDRESSED BY YOURPROJECT
*THE PROJECT’S SIGNIFICANCE

Answer 14

Rationale or Background

Question 15

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPERFOR A FUNDING AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

• GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF YOURPROJECT; BENEFITS AND METHODOLOGY
  *EVALUATION OF SUCCESS OF OUTCOMES; INDICATORS OF ACHIEVEMENT

Answer 15

Project Description

Question 16

PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPERFOR A FUNDING AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

MAIN BUDGET (WITH ITEM DESCRIPTION AND AMOUNT)
*PERSONNEL OREQUIPMENT NEEDED

Answer 16

Project Needs and Cost