LEYTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-STEM

WRITING A
CONCEPT
PAPER
QUARTER 1 MODULE 5
LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Determines the ways a writer can elucidate a

concept through Definition, explication, and
clarification. (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ig-j-20
LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Presents a novel concept or project with

accompanying visuals or graphic aids.
(CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ig-j-24)
a. explain what a concept
paper is.

Lesson
b. identify the features of Objectives
an effective concept
paper.
c. explain a concept from
various fields through
definition, explication, &
clarification.
Lesson
d. identify the situations in Objectives
which a concept paper
may be effectively used.
 e. identify the different
types of concept papers
according to context.
Lesson
Objectives
f. define the context for a
concept paper.
g. analyze the features of
a concept paper.

Lesson
Objectives
h. use transitions to
connect ideas.
i. present a novel concept
or project with the aid of
visuals.
Lesson
Objectives
j. write an effective
concept paper.
LET'S WARM
UP! As a group, identify a
problem that teenagers in
your community or school
are experiencing. Illustrate
a scenario that shows the
problem.
LET'S WARM
UP!
Think of three possible
solutions to address the
identified problem.
LET'S WARM
UP!
Write your consolidated
brief summary of your
proposed solution and
some brief details.
LET'S WARM
UP! Then, imagine that your
solution was
implemented. illustrate
the scenario in item 1, but
with the problem already
solved.
LET'S WARM
UP!
Present your illustrations
and your proposed
solution to your
classmates.
CONCEPT
PAPER
What is a Concept Paper?

It is a summary document of a project

or research proposal that tells what
the project or research is all about, the
reasons for conducting it, and how to
carry it out.
What is a Concept Paper?

It also provides an overview of the

project or research and helps funding
agencies or institutions eliminate
proposals that are likely to be
disapproved.
What is a Concept Paper?

It mainly clarifies the meaning of a

concept; whatever technique is used to
do it.
Difference between a concept
paper and a proposal.
If it were building a house...
A concept paper is the sketch of a
house to be built.
A proposal is a blueprint with the
details of a house.
USES OF WRITING CONCEPT
PAPERS
determines
attracts the
serves as a whether the
interest of
foundation of the project or
potential funding
entire proposal. research is
agencies.
feasible or not.
USES OF WRITING CONCEPT
PAPERS

obtains informal aids in

feedback on the addressing social
ideas before issues which
preparing the plague our
whole proposal. society.
THREE WAYS IN ELUCIDATING A
CONCEPT
DEFINITION

INFORMAL

giving a parenthetical or brief explanation of a term.

example: Vegetable oil, fish, and nuts naturally contain Tocopherol
(Vitamin E).
DEFINITION

FORMAL

giving the term the category and the quality that makes it different
from other terms in the same category.

Vitamin E is a light-yellow fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant.

(term defined) (category of the word) (quality)
DEFINITION

FORMAL

giving the term the category and the quality that makes it different
from other terms in the same category.

Biology is a branch of science that studies living organisms.

(term) (category) (quality)
DEFINITION

EXTENDED

detailed way of defining a term and is usually one paragraph.

DEFINITION

EXTENDED

Example:
First described in 1907 by Alos Alzheimer, a German physician, Alzheimer's
disease is an adult-onset neurological disorder of unknown etiology (cause)
manifested by loss of memory, impaired thought processes, and abnormal
behavior. When the illness begins before the age of 65, it is termed
Alzheimer's disease; when the onset is after 65, it is referred to as senile
dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
EXPLICATION

sentences, verses, quotes, or phrases are taken from a

literary or academic work, then interpreted and explained in
a detailed way.
EXPLICATION

it illuminates a piece of literature and serves to remind the

readers about its historical setting and formal properties of
style and language.
CLARIFICATION

the points are organized from a general abstract idea to

specific and concrete examples.
I. COVER PAGE
• name of the proponents, their affiliations,,
PARTS OF A
addresses, contact numbers, & emails.
• state the head of the agency & contact
CONCEPT PAPER
information.
• state the date of submission.
FOR A PROJECT
II. INTRODUCTION
• state the information about the agency to
show that you understand its mission. • present and describe other partner agencies
• state the mission of the agency that the and why they are qualified as such.
proponents represent. • provide reasons why the funding agency should
• state the year the proponent's agency was support the project.
established and its significant
accomplishments.
III. RATIONALE OR BACKGROUND
• State the knowledge gap to be addressed
PARTS OF A
by the project.
• State the problems to be solved.
CONCEPT PAPER
• State the project’s significance. FOR A PROJECT
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION V. PROJECT NEEDS AND COST
• State the goals and objectives of the project.
• Present the methodology. • Outline the central budget; include the item
• Present the timeline expressed in months and description and amount.
years. • Explain or justify how the budget will be used.
• State the benefits or anticipated outcomes. • List the personnel or equipment needed for
• State how the success of outcomes will be the project.
evaluated.
PARTS OF A
CONCEPT PAPER
FOR AN ACADEMIC
RESEARCH
I. TITLE PAGE
• State your research title.
• State your name and school.
• State the date of submission.
PARTS OF A
CONCEPT PAPER
FOR AN ACADEMIC
RESEARCH
II. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
• Provide the current state of the field you're
researching.
• state the gap in knowledge and problems to be
addressed by the research.
• state the reasons why you want to investigate
the chosen topic.
• state the theoretical and practical implications
of your proposed research.
PARTS OF A
CONCEPT PAPER
FOR AN ACADEMIC
RESEARCH
III. PRELIMINARY LITERATURE REVIEW
• Provide a theoretical framework.
• provide related literature that supports your
topic.
• provide related studies
• provide a brief synthesis of the reviewed
literature and studies.
PARTS OF A
CONCEPT PAPER
FOR AN ACADEMIC
RESEARCH
IV. STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM/OBJECTIVES

• State your general problem in one sentence.

• state your specific research questions or
objectives.
PARTS OF A
CONCEPT PAPER
FOR AN ACADEMIC
RESEARCH
V. ABRIDGED METHODOLOGY
• Provide the context and participants of the
study.
• Provide the instruments to be used.
• Provide the data collection procedure.
• Provide the data analysis scheme to be used.
PARTS OF A
CONCEPT PAPER
FOR AN ACADEMIC
RESEARCH
VI. TIMELINE
• Provide a timeline (e.g., Gantt Chart) set in
months and years.
PARTS OF A
CONCEPT PAPER
FOR AN ACADEMIC
RESEARCH
VII. REFERENCES
• Provide a list of all books, journals, online
sources, and other resources cited in your
paper. (APA style)
GUIDELINES IN WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

Cost and methodology

should be reasonable.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

The budget, methodology,

and timeline should be
aligned.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

Use statistics and figures

when discussing the
rationale for the project.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER
Use no more than five pages
(single-spaced), excluding the
cover page. Do not overwhelm
the readers with details.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

Never request funding for

planning the proposal.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

Adjust your language to the

intended readers.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER
Include the overview of the
budget, if it is required. If
not, then skip the budget
section.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

Be sure that basic format

details, such as page
numbers, are incorporated.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

Cite your references (both

in-text citations and
referencing).
 Check for
Understanding

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if the statement shows
• Rino fails to indicate the page
an effective way of
writing a concept number in his concept paper.
paper and N if not.
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if the statement shows 2. Andrew included a literature
an effective way of review for the concept paper he
writing a concept
made for his term paper.
paper and N if not.
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if the statement shows 3. Geryl includes in the references all
an effective way of journals he used but excludes the
writing a concept
books he cited.
paper and N if not.
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if the statement shows 4. Thea made her timeline
an effective way of independent from the details in the
writing a concept
methodology.
paper and N if not.
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if the statement shows 5. Yana requested a budget from the
an effective way of funding agency for the preparation
writing a concept
of the concept paper.
paper and N if not.
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if the statement shows
6. Sharee states her objectives in the
an effective way of
writing a concept methodology section.
paper and N if not.
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if the statement shows 7. Maxine sticks to one format every
an effective way of time she submits concept papers to
writing a concept
various funding agencies.
paper and N if not.
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Write E in the chatbox 8. Ellie uses data from government

if the statement shows
agencies to prove the existence of a
an effective way of
writing a concept problem that she and her team
paper and N if not. would like to address.
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Understanding

Write E in the chatbox 9. Irish clarified the working

if the statement shows
definition of the concept she is
an effective way of
writing a concept preparing to ensure that the reader
paper and N if not. understood it clearly.
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Understanding

Write E in the chatbox 10. When Theresa knew that her

if the statement shows
target readers are lay persons, she
an effective way of
writing a concept defined the technical terms that she
paper and N if not. used in the concept paper.
 a summary document • serves as a
of a project or foundation of the
entire proposal.
research proposal • determines
that tells what the whether the
project or research is project is feasible
all about, the reasons or not.
for conducting it, and • aids in addressing
Always how to carry it out. social issues which
plague our society.

remember! There are 3 There are different

ways in parts and guidelines
elucidating a followed in writing a
concept: concept paper either
Definition, for a project or
Explication, and academic research.
Clarification.
 YOU CAN DO THIS!

For Lesson 1 (submit through Iya-Kadi):

• Answer Activities 1 and 2
For Lesson 2 (submit through Iya-Kadi):
• Answer Activities 1 and 2
For Lesson 3 (to be sent in Google Form):
• Create a concept paper.
THANK YOU
See you next time!