CONEAP

Concept Paper

Enables putting thoughts and ideas into paper for research consideration and develops a structured research proposal.

Title

Summarizes the topic of the paper in a concise and focused manner.

Introduction

Provides a brief overview of how the paper will contribute to the organization/company and introduces the gap to be addressed.

Need for this Study

Addresses the societal need that will be fulfilled by implementing the concept, supported by concrete evidence.

Background

Highlights previous research conducted in the area of interest, emphasizing the existing gap that needs to be filled.

Objectives

States the broad and specific objectives that the research seeks to answer, linked to the general and specific areas of study.

Research Questions and/or Hypothesis

Presents the research questions or hypothesis scenarios that will be addressed in the study.

Research Methodology

Describes the design of the research, including the intended research approach, target population, and data collection methods.

Research Timeline

Allocates time for conducting the research, breaking it into specific sections, and indicating the overall schedule and feasibility.

Reference

Lists the reference materials used in the concept paper, following a standard format approved by the university.

Position Paper

Presents an arguable opinion about an issue, aiming to convince the audience of its validity and worthiness.

Issue Criteria

Establishes the plausibility of a topic by considering if it has genuine controversy, distinct positions, personal interest, and manageability.

Analyzing an Issue and Developing an Argument

Involves researching the topic, listing pros and cons, and gathering supporting evidence such as factual knowledge, statistical inferences, informed opinion, and personal testimony.

Audience Analysis

Considers the beliefs, stance, interests, and likely effective evidence for the target audience.

Viewpoint Determination

Considers the topic's interest, manageability, specificity, and availability of supporting material.

Organization

Begins with an introduction leading to a thesis statement, includes counterarguments, and presents arguments supported by evidence.

Counterargument

Acknowledges opposing viewpoints and reaffirms the main argument as the most logical.

Argument

Claims supported by reasons and evidence.

Sample Outline

Provides a structure for the position paper, including introduction, counterargument, argument, and conclusion sections.

Conclusion

Restates the main argument and proposes a plan of action.