Lesson 2: Writing a Concept Paper Flashcards

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provides an overview of the project, and helps funding agencies eliminate proposals that likely to be disapproved

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concept paper

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this summary document states what the project is all about, the reasons for conducting the project, and how it will be carried out

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concept paper

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3
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T or F

a concept paper serves as a foundation of the full proposal

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true

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4
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true or false

a concept paper determines the feasibility of a project

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true

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5
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true or false

piquing the interest of potential funding agencies isn’t the goal of writing a concept paper

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false

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6
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true or false

a concept paper is used to obtain informal feedback on the ideas prior to preparing the full proposal

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true

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7
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it shows a preview of the improvements that the proponents would like to have implemented

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concept paper

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8
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what is the aim of a concept paper?

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solutions to tangible issues

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10
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three ways of explaining a concept:

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definition, explication, clarification

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11
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definition can be explained in three ways:

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  1. informal
  2. formal
  3. extended
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12
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this definition is done through a parenthetical or brief explanation

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informal definition

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13
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this definition explains a term by incorporating the term to be defined, the general category of the term, and the quality that makes the term different from other terms in the same category

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formal definition

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is a detailed way of defining a term and is usually composed of at least one paragraph. It incorporates various patterns of development to explain a given concept.

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extended definition

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15
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is a method of explanation in which sentences, verses, quotes or passafes are taken from a literary or academic work and then interpreted and explained in a detailed way

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explication

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16
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when using this technique, you need to clearly present your thesis in the introduction and follow it up with a detailed analysis of a passage or text

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explication

17
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method of explanation in which the points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete examples

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clarification

18
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what is the usual word range of a concept paper?

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500-2000 words

19
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true or false

you need to stick to one format everytime you submit a concept paper to various funding agencies

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false

proponent needs to follow the format & design the funding agency wants

20
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true or false

there are different formats of concept paper for a project vs an academic research

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true

21
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parts of a concept paper for a project:

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  1. cover page
  2. introduction
  3. rationale/background
  4. project description
  5. project needs and cost
22
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parts of a concept paper for a project

states the name of the proponents and their affiliations

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cover page

23
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parts of a concept paper for a project

states the addresses, contact numbers, and email addresses of the proponents

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cover page

24
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parts of a concept paper for a project

state the head of the agency and his contact information

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cover page

25
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parts of a concept paper for a project

state the date of the submission

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cover page

26
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parts of a concept paper for a project

state the information about the funding agency to show that you understand its mission

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introduction

27
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parts of a concept paper for a project

present and describe other partner agencies and why they are qualified

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introduction

28
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parts of a concept paper for a project

provide reasons why the funding agency should support the project

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introduction

29
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parts of a concept paper for a project

states the gap in knowledge to be addressed, the problems to be solved, and the project’s significance

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rationale or background

30
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parts of a concept paper for a project

state the goals and objectives of the project

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project description

31
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parts of a concept paper for a project

present the methodology ( also called as action plan, project activities, or approach)

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project description

32
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parts of a concept paper for a project

presents the timeline expressed in month and years

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project description

33
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parts of a concept paper for a project

presents the timeline expressed in month and years

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project description

34
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parts of a concept paper for a project

state the benefits/anticipated outcomes and how the success will be evaluated

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project description