LESSON 1

• Concept


  Something conceived in the mind, a term used synonymously with thought or notion, an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances
• Concept paper


  An abstract and foundation or a means of proposal for an academic paper that you are currently writing or would like to write about
• Concept paper


  • It is a summary of a project or an issue that depicts the interests, experiences and expertise of the writer
  • It provides an in-depth analysis and discussion of a topic that the writer has a strong position and interest on
• In some institutions, a concept paper is required to be submitted prior to the research proposal itself
• Concept paper


  A precursor or a summary of a research and is used to further understand topics which are relevant in the academe and the society itself
• Concept paper


  As a largely research-based academic paper, problems which are commonly answered by the research itself are presented in the concept paper, thus making it more accessible and understandable to public consumption
• Concept paper


  An abridged outline of your academic paper that is supposed to give reference and information regarding the course of your writing endeavor
• Concept paper


  It will serve as a medium of evaluation whether your paper will be approved or denied support or acceptance from the institution you are proposing to
• Parts of a concept paper

  • Objectives
  • Introduction
  • Project Description
  • Methodology
  • Timeline
  • Benefits
• Objectives


  Tells the audience about the goals that you want to achieve in your research, including your mission, tasks, and outcomes
• Introduction


  Gives the audience an idea about the paper or project that you are going to make, identifies the context or problem that you are trying to solve with your proposal, shows how your project relates to current issues, questions, or problems
• Project Description


  Essential in getting the attention of your audience and convincing them that your research is worthwhile, an abstract of the whole written work, includes research questions and supporting texts or documents
• Methodology


  Describes the steps or procedures that you will take in order to execute the concept or proposal
• Timeline


  Summarizes the proposed timeline in table, chart, or graph, including target dates, people involved, task descriptions, and allocated budget
• Benefits


  Clearly informs the audience about who will significantly benefit from the concept or proposal and what benefits they are going to get
• Tips in writing a concept paper

  • Structure your paper
  • Build your words
  • Start with the end in sight
  • Be objective
  • Be persuasive
• Structure your paper


  Follow a standard format, use the prescribed format by the university, institution, or organization that you will write for
• Build your words


  Writing any academic paper requires you to create a cohesive and clear text, follow a format or an outline to build your idea from vague to very detailed explanation or description
• Start with the end in sight


  Think about why you need to finish your project and keep your goal in mind whether you need to pass the subject, finish the course, or comply with the task of your organization
• Be objective


  Academic papers are objective and straightforward, free of prejudice and emotions in relation to the topic
• Be persuasive


  Demonstrate persuasion skills through word choice and language use