Lesson on how to write a concept paper, ways in explaining a concept and parts of a concept paper in research

1. CONCEPT PAPER
The

2. What is a Concept Paper?
A concept paper is a
summary of what the project
or research paper is all
about, reasons for
conducting a project or
research, and how it will be
carried out.
It provides an overview of
the project or research, and
helps funding agencies
eliminate proposals that are

3. USES
it helps determine
whether a certain
project is feasible
or not
it is used to pique
the interest of the
potential funding
agencies
it serves as a
foundation of
the full proposal
it is used to obtain informal
feedback on the ideas prior
to the preparing the full
proposal.

4. Ways in
Explainin
g a
Concept
Concept Paper

5. 1. Definition
is the method of identifying a given term and
making its meaning clearer
its main purpose is to clarify and explain concepts,
ideas, and issues by answering the question, "What
does it mean?"
this mode of explanation contains the term to be
defined and the detailed exposition of the term
through the use of illustrations, examples, and
description

6. TYPES of DEFINITION
a)Informal definition – done through a parenthetical or brief explanation
Example: Tocopherol (vitamin E) is naturally found in vegetable oil,
fish, and nuts.
b) Formal definition – explains a term by incorporating the term to be defined
(species), the general category of the term (genus), and the quality that makes
the term different from other terms in the same category (differentia)
Example: Vitamin E is a light yellow fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an
anti-oxidant.
c) Extended definition – is a detailed way of defining a term and is usually
composed of at least one paragraph.

7. 2. 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 detailed way
in using this technique, you need to
clearly present your thesis in the
introduction and follow it up with a
detailed analysis of a passage or text

8. Explication of “The Road Not Taken”
The poem titled "The Road Not Token' by Robert Frost is about a
man reflecting on a choice he once made. While the outcome of this
choice is not implied to be positive or negative the speaker notes that
the choice in itself and the consequences of that choice have made a
huge difference in the way his life has unfolded.
The poem is about the importance of choices. The poem begins
with the speaker regretting that he could not have been two people
so he could have at some point in his Life taken two roads instead of
being confined to one. He looked as far as he could to see what was
ahead on one of the roads he could have taken, but he was limited to
seeing only as far as where it turned and disappeared in the bushes.

9. 3. Clarification
is a method of explanation in
which the points are
organized from a general
abstract idea to specific and
concrete examples
it entails the analysis of the
concept by looking at the
examples and specifying some
of its characteristics to arrive
at on working definition which
can be used throughout the
paper

10. Sample Clarification Text
Justice is a broad concept which encompasses a wide set of ideas, most of which also
branch out into smaller notions. For instance, it can refer to the sentencing of a criminal
based on due process. When an individual gets what he deserves, even outside the hands
of the law, it is also considered justice in some contexts. This may come in the form of
vigilante justice, in which a person dissatisfied with the system doles out punishment to
wrong-doers. Poetic justice is also another related concept which is used in literature to
show how the good is always rewarded while bad forces always meet a grim end.
In the context of this paper, justice will be clearly delineated into any instance in which
the law is successfully and fairly applied to an individual, resulting in either an arrest or a
release. To illustrate, if a thief is caught and tried in court through due process, and is
found to be guilty and then sentenced accordingly, it can be said that justice was served.
However, if the same thief is caught in the act by a band of villagers and was beaten
right then and there, it will be considered justice in the context of the paper, as the
process has not undergone due process.

11. PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER (for a research paper)
1. Title Page
 State your research title
 State your name and school
 State the date of submission
2. Background of the Study
 Provide the current state of the field you are researching on.
 State the gap in knowledge and problems to be addressed by the research. Provide statistics and previous or studies to prove your claims.
 State the reasons why you want to investigate on the chosen topic.
 State the theoretical and practical implications of your proposed research.
3. Preliminary Literature Review
 Provide a theoretical framework. The theoretical framework includes the theory that will guide you in the conduct of your research.
 Provide a related literature that supports your topic.
 Provide related studies that will help you in conducting the research or analyzing and discussing the data.
 Provide a brief synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies.
4. Statement of the Problem/Objectives
 State your general problem in one sentence.
 State your specific research questions or objectives.
5. 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.
6. Timeline
 Provide a timeline (e.g., Gantt chant) set in months and year.
7. References
 Provide a list of all books, journals, and other resources cited in your paper.
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