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Various Kinds of Concept Papers

The concept paper defines an idea or a concept and explains its essence in order to clarify the “whatness” of that
idea or concept. It answers the questions: what it is and about it (Dadufalza 1996:183). A concept paper starts with a
definition, either formal or informal, of the term or the concept and proceeds with an expanded definition and an analytic
description of the aspects of the concept.

For instance, in Paul Theroux’s essay, he started by giving his own definition of manhood in America by using an
analogy. He then expanded his main definition by citing different examples and by providing some historical background.
His definitions of manhood are mostly based on the stereotypes of manhood during that time in the context of America.

Explaining a Concept
Concept analysis, explaining a concept, or extended definition papers are all part of the same thing. These types of
papers ask students to explain something intangible like love, patriotism, hate, or joy. The purpose is to explain the
concept. Students are not writing an argument, but they are making a point about a concept. Have the point clearly in
mind. The assignment requires students to think about different ways to explain and examine a concept.

Here are some guidelines to help students go about writing their concept analyses:

Introduce the concept


1. Look for definitions or clues to a good definition: What is it? What do you think it is? How has the concept changed
over time?
2. Determine defining criteria for the concept (I’ll know it when I see it because…)
- Use narratives
- Use descriptions
- Show the concept in action: Give real life examples in society of the concept
- Discuss causes and potential outcomes for the concept.
- Are there tools available for measuring the concept as you have defined it?
- Gather judgments or understandings of the concept from professionals or ordinary people.
3. Move from the specific to the general. Explain the significance of the concept in the lives of ordinary people.

In other field of discipline, a concept paper is different.

A concept paper is a short summary of what the project is and why it is important and how it is carried out.

A concept paper provides a concise summary of the key elements of a funding request for the purpose of soliciting
feedback and/or buy--in from prospective funders, prospective partners, and other potential stakeholders.

A concept paper should follow any technical specifications provided by the funder. If no specifications are
provided, you may use the following:

Match the formatting of the funder’s full proposal specifications OR


– 1” margins
– single—spaced
– 11 pt Arial
– 0.25” left indented, fully justified paragraphs
— Bold headings where appropriate

The parts of a concept paper may vary depending on the specifications of the funding agencies, or nature of the
concept paper as used in a specific discipline. When a concept paper is used as a prelude to a full-blown research, the
following parts may be present:

Title Page contains


Research title
Name and school
Date of submission
Background of the Study contains
State the field you are researching on
State the problems to be addressed by the research, provide statistics and previous studies to prove your
claim Reasons in conducting the research
Theoretical and practical implications
Preliminary Literature Review contains
Provide theoretical framework
Provide major related literature review at least 5
Provide brief synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies.
Statement of the Problem/Objectives contains
State the general problem in one sentence
State your specific research questions of objectives.
Methodology contains
Context and participants of the study
Instruments to be used
Data collection procedures
Data analysis scheme to be used
Timeline contains
Duration of the research (Gantt chart)
Reference contains
List of books, journals, and other resources cited in your paper

When you want to write a concept paper for a project proposal, you must follow the specifications given by the
funder or if there is none the following parts should be present:
• Introduction
Introduce your idea and identify the program or opportunity you think is a good fit. Demonstrate that you
understand the mission of the funding agency and the types of projects that they support. Identify how your project meets
the goals of the funder. Identify any other funders that will be involved and their interest in the project where appropriate.
Introduce the question, problem, or need to be addressed.
• Purpose/Need
Briefly provide supporting documentation for the importance of addressing this question, problem, or
need. If you have statistical data, use it. Cite significant and compelling sources. Why does this project matter? Make sure
you cite or refer to what others have accomplished relative to your project.
• Project Description
Concisely describe what you plan to do, your approach, who benefits and potential impacts.
• Goals/Objectives/Aims/Research Questions
Outline your goals, objectives/aims, and research questions. Goals are simply a clearer statement of the
vision, specifying the accomplishments to be achieved if the vision is to become real. The target objectives/aims are
clearer statements of the specific activities required to achieve the goals. A goal is a statement describing a broad or
abstract intent, state, or condition. An objective is a statement of action or intent to achieve measurable outcomes that
relate to the goal.
• Methods and Timeline
Briefly describe how the project be carried out, providing sufficient detail to allow the reader to assess
feasibility and likely impact but not so much detail that the reader is overwhelmed. Make sure the methods and timeline
are explicitly related to the goals and objectives.
• Expected Outcomes/Benefits (and often Evaluation)
• Budget/Needs & Requested Support
• Contact Information

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