Presentation on Concept Paper

1. PRESENTATION ON CONCEPT PAPER
PREPARED BY : YUVRAJ CHAUDHARY
JULY 29,2019
KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY
DHULIKHEL, KAVRE

2. INTRODUCTION
 Essence/Summary of an idea
 Purpose and Projected outcomes of the project
 In-depth discussion of research
 Illustration of the scenario
 Clarification of a concept
• What the project is?
• Why is it important?
• How it will be carried out?
 Preliminary document for a proposal
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COMPARISON AND CONTRAST : CONCEPT PAPER AND PROPOSAL
CONCEPT PAPER PROPOSAL PAPER
 Preliminary of a proposal
 Slight informal
 Short report(about 3-5 pages)
 includes areas problematic
from a research standpoint
 Final formal document
 Detailed than concept paper
 would be examined by "experts"
in an academic setting
 Should meet the scope/vision of
organizations

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PURPOSE OF CONCEPT PAPER
 To interest potential funders
 To develop potential solutions or investigations into project ideas
 To determine whether the project is fundable
 To serve the foundation of full proposal

5. STRUCURAL ELEMENTS
 Title
• Comprehensive
• Problem defining questions
 Background
• Purpose and need
• Alignment of the project
• Significance of the project
• Uniqueness of the project
 Preliminary literature review(optional)
• Description of previous research
• Focuses on areas that offer support for new research
 Project Description
• Problem and Significance
• Approach/Methodology
• Impacts/Outcomes
 Project Team, Site and Supervisions
 Budget and Timelines
• Support/Cost estimation
• Action plan
 Contact Information
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PRECAUTIONS
 Try to be brief, concise and clear
 Be positive and definite
 Avoid requesting money for “planning” unless that is the purpose of the funding program
 Consider your audience
 Only include budgetary information if it is specially requested
 Appearance /Alignment should be focused
 Attention to detail is important

7. THANK
YOU