WRITING A CONCEPT PAPER

other modes of explaining concepts

explication and explanation

A concept can be developed by providing examples.

explanation

employs a critical interpretation of a concept.

Explication

Think of a topic that genuinely interests you.

Introduction

Create your Thesis Statement and Outline

introduction

In writing your introduction, make sure that you refer to your thesis statement and outline.

introduction

Include citations and use appropriate note-taking techniques

introduction

“The Main Event” of writing a text.

body

Elaborate on the specific claims made in your thesis statement

body

Develop topic sentences for each supporting point from your thesis statement

body

Provide a summary of the body of the paper

conclusion

Relate the importance of the concept in a specific field or the world in general.

conclusion

not only define, explicate, or explain something but are also used beyond the classroom.

Concept paper