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  • 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
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Concept Paper

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Cover Page contains?

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  • title of the project
  • proponent’s name
  • contact number/address (optional)
  • proponent’s agency
  • date of submission
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Introduction contains?

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  • short description of proponent’s major accomplishments
  • reasons why the funding agency should approve your project
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Rationale or Background contains?

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  • state the problem to solve
  • state the project’s significance (importance)
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Project Description contains?

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  • objective of the project
  • methodology (action plan)
  • timeline
  • anticipated outcome
  • how the outcome will be evaluated
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Projects Needs and Cost contains?

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  • budget, item description, and amount
  • personnel or equipment needed
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brief explanation; answers the question ‘what does it mean?’

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Definition

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  • 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
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Explication

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  • points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific
  • we want to eliminate confusions and ambiguity that surrounds the concept
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Clarification

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What are the 3 parts under Definition?

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  • Informal definition
  • Formal definition
  • Extended definition
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  • 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
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Informal definition

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  • 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)
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Formal definition

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  • 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…
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Extended definition

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What does “SMART” stand for?

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  • specific
  • measurable
  • accurate
  • relevant
  • time-bound
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  • is a type of academic writing that presents one’s stand or viewpoint on a particular issue.
  • The main objective of writing a (____) is to take part in a larger debate by stating your arguments and proposed course of action`
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Position Paper

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What are the 4 Characteristics of a good Position Paper?

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  • Has a clear purpose
  • Has a focused and limited topic
  • Is organized and orderly
  • Is factual and reliable
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  • is an informative piece of writing concerning a particular person, place, situation, plan, etc.
  • It is addressed to one’s superior/colleagues, members of a committee, etc., and is written in response to a request or instruction.
  • is a written document that presents the results of an investigation, project or initiative.
  • can also be an in-depth analysis of a particular issue or data set. The purpose of a report is to inform, educate and present options and recommendations for future action.
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REPORT

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What are the 4 Types of Reports?

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  • Assessment Report
  • Informative Report
  • Proposal Report
  • Survey Report
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  • Aim at evaluating the positive and/or negative features of a person, place, plan, etc. They also include your opinion and/or recommendation
  • is a written record concerning the context and results of an ____.
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ASSESSMENT REPORTS

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  • Present information about a meeting, progress made on a project, etc.
  • Informational reports are important because they provide an organization’s decision-makers with the facts they need to make informed decisions on various important aspects.
  • Research Report
  • Financial Report
  • Laboratory Report
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INFORMATIVE REPORTS

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  • A written document that wants to **convince the reader to take a specific action. **
  • In a basic form, a ____ is a document that aims to convince the reader to implement a proposed plan or authorize a proposed project.
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PROPOSAL REPORTS

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Present and analyze the results /findings of research (information gathered from door-to-door surveys/questionnaires) concerning reactions to a product, plan, etc., including general assessment, conclusions and suggestions or recommendation(s).

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SURVEY REPORTS

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  • is a method of gathering information from a sample of people, traditionally with the intention of generalizing the results to a larger population.
  • Usually used by researchers to study issues affecting a large population, survey research requires data-gathering techniques such as face-to-face interview, telephone interview, and questionnaire.
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SURVEY

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research method used for collecting data from a predefined group of respondents or “informants/representatives” to gain information and insights into various topics of interest.

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SURVEY

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  • The costliest/expensive in terms of time and money.
  • Allows a direct interface between the research or data gatherer.
  • Interviewers can explain complex issues and explore unanticipated responses.
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FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEWS

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  • Are cheaper and quicker than face-to-face interviews.
  • Uses telephone/smartphone to gather data from respondents.
  • They also allow the interviewer to explain questions and react to responses.
  • Personal observation is not possible.
  • Some respondents may feel that the survey call, like a telemarketer’s call, is an invasion of personal time. This would inhibit honest, thoughtful answers.
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PHONE INTERVIEWS

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  • The cheapest way to reach a lot of people. It is a type of instrument in which the respondents are asked to express their views, opinions, or knowledge using a scale.
  • It also allows respondents to remain anonymous, probably the questionnaire’s strongest advantage.
  • Response rate may be low and this can lead to biased results.
  • Poorly constructed questions can lead to inaccurate results.
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WRITTEN QUESTIONNAIRE

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