The Concept Paper: An
Introduction
3. In a project, its purpose is to lay out the grant project
proposal, to there is a mutual agreement between the
proponent and the funding agency. (The Grantsmanship
Concept Paper Project, 2020)
A concept paper serves as a medium to
further develop education and contribute (3) Ways of Explaining
additional information to the growing body
of knowledge. a Concept
It can also solve the arising problems in
various fields and disciplines through Definition
funding and collaboration between is the method of identifying a given term and
individuals and groups making its meaning clear and understandable
Its main purpose is to clarify and explain
concepts, ideas, concepts, issues by answering
Definition of a the question, "What does it mean?"
Concept Paper This mode of explanation contains the term to
be defined and the detailed exposition of the
A concept paper defines an idea or concept term through illustrations, examples, and
and explains its essence to clarify the descriptions.
"whatness" of an idea or concept
According to Barrot & Sipacio (2016), a Three ways of
concept paper provides an overview of the
project.
definition
An informal definition is done through parenthetical
Purposes of a or brief explanations
A formal definition explains a term by incorporating
Concept Paper the terms to be defined (or species), the general
1. Stipulate the meaning of a term by limiting, extending, or category of the term (or genus), and the quality that
redirecting the references. In this sense, a concept paper can makes the term different from other terms in the same
the subjective because the writer can choose what areas to category (or differentia)
emphasize, what explanations and analyses to include and An extended definition is a detailed way of defining a
exclude, and what complex ideas have to be simplified. term and is usually composed of at least ane paragraph.
(Saquetion & Uychaco, 2016)
2. Moreover, it provides an overview of the project, helps
funding agencies eliminate proposals that are likely to be
disapproved, therefore, it helps save time and effort for hoth
the proponents and funding agencies. (Barrot & Sipacio,
2016)
Explication
is a method of explanation in which
sentences, verses, quotes, or passages are
taken from a literary or academic work and
then interpreted and explained in a detailed
way.
Clarification
is a method of explanation in which the
points are organized from a general abstract
idea to specific and concrete examples
Parts of a Concept Paper
A usual concept paper consists of 500 to
2000 words which are divided into several
different parts.
6 Element of a Concept Paper
Title
Research Background or Literature Review
Statement of the Problem and Goals
Methodology
Timeline
References
How to write a
Concept Paper
Write a crisp title
Provide a background information
Outlines contents the introduction
Define a Mission Statement
Explain the Research aim and Objectives
Detail the Methodology
Outline the proposed methods and potential impact
Mention Feasibility
Include a support section
Provide a conclusion
