Writing a Concept Paper

Question 1

Serves as a summary / outline for a future research paper.

Answer 1

Concept Paper

Question 2

Uses of a Concept Paper:

Answer 2

1. Serves as a Foundation for a Full Proposal
2. Feasibility Assessment (Project Viability)
3. Attracting Funding Agencies
4. Obtaining Informal Feedback

Question 3

Three (3) ways of Explaining a Concept:

Answer 3

1. Definition
2. Explication
3. Clarification

Question 4

The Three (3) kinds of Definition Explanation in Explaining a Concept Paper include:

Answer 4

1. Informal
2. Formal
3. Extended

Question 5

A way of explaining a concept wherein the explanation is brief and parenthetical.

Answer 5

Informal Definition

Question 6

A way of explaining a concept wherein it incorporates terms, its general category, and its distinctive quality.

Answer 6

Formal Definition

Question 7

A way of explaining a concept wherein it involves the Patterns of Development, is detailed, and is at least one (1) paragraph long.

Answer 7

Extended Definition

Question 8

A way of explaining a concept wherein sentences, verses, and/or quotes from different academic texts are interpreted in the writer’s own words and explained.

Answer 8

Explication

Question 9

A way of explaining a concept wherein it is organized from general abstract idea to specific (Deductive).

Includes examples and specifying characteristics to arrive at one working definition to be used throughout the paper.

Answer 9

Clarification

Question 10

Guidelines in Writing a Research Paper include:

Answer 10

1. Reasonable
2. Aligned
3. Statistics and Figures
4. Length
5. Funding Requests (Indirect)
6. Language
7. Budget Overview
8. Format

Question 11

Parts of a Concept Paper:

Answer 11

1. Cover Page
2. Introduction
3. Rationale / Background
4. Project Description
5. Project Needs and Cost

Question 12

The Cover Page of a Concept Paper Includes:

Answer 12

• Name of Proponents (and their Affiliations)
• Addresses, Numbers, Emails
• Head of Agency, Phone Number
• Date of Submission

Question 13

The Introduction of a Concept Paper Includes:

Answer 13

• Info of Funding Agency to show you Understand its Mission
• Mission your Agency represents (Align to Funding Agency’s mission),
• Year your Agency was established,
• Major Accomplishments
• Present and Describe other Agencies + Why Qualified (?)
• Why Support?

Question 14

The Rationale / Background of a Concept Paper Includes:

Answer 14

• Gap in Knowledge
• Problems to be Solved
• Project Significance

Question 15

The Project Description of a Concept Paper Includes:

Answer 15

• Goals and Objectives
• Methodology
• Timeline
• Benefits
• Success from Outcomes

Question 16

The Project Needs and Cost of a Concept Paper Includes:

Answer 16

• Outline Main Budget
• List Items
• Justifications per Item