writing a concept paper

2.  Define what a Concept Paper is;
 Determine the ways a writer can elucidate on a
concept by definition, explication and clarification;
 Identify situations in which a concept paper may
be effectively used to improve the society;
 Present a novel concept for a project with a short
rational

3. Catriona: I work a lot in the slums of Tondo,
Manila, and the life there is very poor and very sad.
I’ve always taught myself to look for the beauty in it,
to look for the beauty in the faces of the children,
and to be grateful. I would bring this aspect as a
Miss Universe to see situations with a silver
lining, and to assess where I could give
something, where I could provide something
as a spokesperson. If I could teach also people to
be grateful, we could have an amazing world where
negativity could not grow and foster, and children
would have a smile on their face. Thank you.

4. an Environmental Activist
a Human Rights Advocate
a member of an Anti-Poverty
Group
an Education Champion
a Quality Health Care
promoter

5.  In groups, choose a social issue from those they
have been given and complete a spider diagram
including:
 a. Who is involved / affected?
 b. Where does it happen?
 c. What is it?
 d. An example
 Possible solution
 You have 10 mins to do this

6. Dissect and brainstorm
on the concept of a
specific social problem
and propose a solution.

8.  Another way to evaluate your idea is
to write a concept paper: a 2- to 5-
page overview of the problem you
want to address, the solution you are
proposing, and the rationale for
choosing both the problem and
solution.

9.  The paper can be used as a starting
point for discussions about the topic,
serve as the basis for a source
search of potential funding agencies,
or be included in a query letter to a
foundation to create interest in your
proposal.

10.  Concept paper is only four or five pages long
and focuses on the visualization and expression
of the basic ideas that should drive the project.
 It serves as a prelude to a full paper. The full
paper may be a thesis, a program, a project, or
anything that will require a longer time to
prepare. It is an embodiment of your ideas on a
certain topic or item of interest.

11.  Elements of a concept Paper:
 1. A Rationale
 What prompted you to prepare the
concept paper?
 Why is the issue of such importance?
 What should you be able to produce out of
your intended study?

12. 2. A Conceptual Framework
 It is simply your guide in working on your idea. It is
like a map that you need to follow to arrive at your
destination.
 A mind map is simply a list of keywords that you can
connect to make clear an individual issue. It is our
subconscious way of analyzing things. This relates to
how we recall past experiences.
 Mind mapping have to come up with a word, for
example, that will help you start off. You can begin
with an issue on computers and from there, generate
other ideas that connect with the previous one.

13. 3. Your Hypothesis
 A hypothesis is just your expected output in the
course of conducting your study. it arises from the
conceptual framework that you have prepared.
 Ask the following questions:
◦ How are the variables related?
◦ Does one variable affect another?
◦ Are they related at all?
 A quick review of relevant and updated literature will
help you identify which variables really matter.

14.  Personal interest/ passion
 Importance/ contribution to the field
 Newness/ relevance
 Feasibility: time constraints,
availability of subject, ethical
constraints, organizational support

15. 1.Write a clear and succinct purpose
statement.
Your purpose statement should be
direct, clear and detailed. What
problem you are attempting to solve
and what benefits you expect.

16. 2.Show your knowledge of the funding
organization in the introduction.
Let the agency know that you understand
the types of project they fund and their
overall mission. Then tell them why your
particular project is a good match with
their vision.

17. 3.Illustrate the need for solving this
problem.
In this section of your paper, provide
information about what has been
done in the past to try to correct the
problem or address the issue.

18. 4.Describe exactly your procedures for
accomplishing the task.
If your project is a study, include
methods of research and gathering
data.

19. 5. Explain what you need from the
organization and why.
 Including anticipated budgets, estimated
costs of operation and upstart, equipment,
supplies and training will demonstrate that
you are knowledgeable in all aspects of
the potential project and its
implementation.

20. 6. Link your theory to practice.
Relate to your audience the
connections between your ideas, your
plans and your expected outcomes.

21. 7.Emphasize the benefits of the
project.
End your proposal by revisiting the
benefits to the organization.

22.  Sources:

 Jens, S. (n.d.). Instructions for writing a concept paper.
Synonym. Retrieved on 9 August 2016 from
http://classroom.synonym.com/instructions-writing-concept-
paper-4339.html
 Lang, T.A. (n.d.). How to write, publish, and present in the
health sciences: a guide for clinicians & laboratory
researchers. USA: ACP Press.
 Regoniel, P.A. (2012 October 31). How to write a concept
paper. Retrieved on 9 August 2016 from
http://simplyeducate.me/2012/10/31/how-to-write-a-concept-pap
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23.  Environmental Activists (Slogan for Environmental
Protection)
 Human Rights Advocates (Simple Logo for a
Human Rights Group)
 Anti-Poverty Group (Tips for landing a job)
 Education Champions ( A Yell for Quality
Education)
 Health Care Promoters (Infomercial about
importance of vaccination)

24. Research on the background of
your chosen problem for the
writing activity tomorrow.