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    A concept paper outlines a research idea by stating the research topic, question, methodology, and significance. It helps students choose an adviser and research focus to stay on track to graduate. While a concept paper is assessed for research potential, it is not used to deny admission. The length varies by program but is typically 2-3 pages. It serves as a preliminary plan that can be refined as research develops.

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    A concept paper outlines a research idea by stating the research topic, question, methodology, and significance. It helps students choose an adviser and research focus to stay on track to graduate. While a concept paper is assessed for research potential, it is not used to deny admission. The length varies by program but is typically 2-3 pages. It serves as a preliminary plan that can be refined as research develops.

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    A concept paper outlines a research idea by stating the research topic, question, methodology, and significance. It helps students choose an adviser and research focus to stay on track to graduate. While a concept paper is assessed for research potential, it is not used to deny admission. The length varies by program but is typically 2-3 pages. It serves as a preliminary plan that can be refined as research develops.

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     What is a concept paper?

    A concept paper is a summary written a by students embarking on research to gather and present
    preliminary ideas: to review a field of study, state a research question, identify methods, and indicate the
    significance of a line of research, often including a budget and timeline. It tells the reader what the
    research is, why it is important and how it will be carried out. Interestingly enough, even Wikipedia
    defines a concept paper as a requirement submitted to a university’s graduate program for admission.

     Why is a concept paper important?


    A concept paper can be considered as a research plan. When a student enters a graduate program with a
    clear research interest in mind, it helps him/her stay focused in his/her studies. The concept paper
    enables the student to choose an adviser at the onset of his/her studies which will help him/her
    establish a longer professional relationship with his/her mentor, allow him/her longer time in discussing
    the direction and future plans (most probably publication ) of his/her research and suits the
    requirements of his/her courses according to the demands of his/her research. The best advantage of
    requiring a concept paper at the onset is that it helps the student graduate on time, if not earlier.

     Will a student be denied of an admission on the basis of his/her concept paper?


    The purpose of requiring a concept paper during admission is for the department to assess the research
    potential of a student. It is also to guide him/her in his research plans. If the concept paper needs
    improvement, then the Department will assign a professor to help the student to enhance it. A student’s
    admission documents include the concept paper.

     How long should a concept paper be?


    The length of a concept paper varies. It may be 2-3 pages long or even longer. Different academic
    programs have different requirements.

    CONCEPT PAPER TEMPLATE1


    Proposed Title of Research Interest

    Area of Study (Field of Specialization)

    Background of the Study (What have you read that has had an impact on your thinking about the topic?)

    Statement of the Problem (as far as you are aware of, what is the gap of knowledge in your research interest
    based on readings/existing literatures? Why does this research need to be conducted?

    Objectives of the Study (What does the study hope to achieve? Give at least three).

    1
    Adapted and modified from Kenyatta University Graduate School Post Graduate Concept Paper Template.
    Accessed at 01 June 2015
    http://www.ku.ac.ke/schools/graduate/images/stories/docs/concept_paper_template_postgrad_students.pdf
    Research Locale and Respondents (Where will the study be conducted? Who will be the target respondents?)

    Literature Review: (What literature do you intend to review and why?)

    Theoretical Framework (What tentative theory/ies will you use in analyzing your material? Why this/these
    theories?

    Proposed Methods/Procedures (This answers the question: How will you conduct the study?)

    References (Please use the APA Style of Citation; follow this link for the format:
    http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/academics/schools/sgs/resources/index.php)

    Note: You may use additional sheet/s if necessary. Must be computer-encoded and in A4 sized bond paper.

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