EAPP | Concept Paper

concept paper

This defines an idea or concept and explains its essence in order to clarify the “whatness” of that idea or concept.

theory

“In writing a concept paper, you must connect from a _____ and experience.”

experience

“In writing a concept paper, you must connect from a theory and _____.”

theory

“—from numerous academic articles.”

experience

“—from day-to-day observation.”

deductive reasoning

This type of reasoning examines real-life phenomena.

inductive reasoning

This type of reasoning produces a theory from bits and pieces of information.

inductive reasoning

This type of reasoning goes from specific to general.

deductive reasoning

This type of reasoning goes from general to specific.

definition

It helps clarify concepts by answering the question, “What does it mean?”.

scientific and subjective

What are the different types of definition?

scientific definition

This type of definition defines concepts in the most factual way.

subjective definition

This type of definition defines objects in a personal way.

formal and extended

What are the different techniques in defining?

formal definition

This refers to the most common technique in defining which you are given a term to be defined and you define the term by giving class where the word belongs and the characteristics that distinguish the terms from other terms.

term, genus, and differentia

What are the different components of a formal definition?

genus

This refers to the class where the word/term belongs.

differentia

This refers to the characteristics that distinguish the terms from other terms.

term

Term, Genus, or Differentia?

“A bicycle is a mode of transport that has two wheels and is powered through the pedaling effort of the rider.”

genus

Term, Genus, or Differentia?

“A bicycle is a mode of transport that has two wheels and is powered through the pedaling effort of the rider.”

differentia

Term, Genus, or Differentia?

“A bicycle is a mode of transport that has two wheels and is powered through the pedaling effort of the rider.”

extended definition

This refers to the technique in defining that use different rhetorical patterns to show the meaning of a particular concept or term.

definition by etymology

Defining the term by its origin.

definition by etymology

DEFINITION BY … ?

“Communication was derived from the Latin term ‘communicare’ which means ‘to share’ and later evolved into ‘communicatio’ which is the basis of the Old English term ‘communication’.”

definition by contrast

Defining the term by using its opposites.

definition by contrast

DEFINITION BY … ?

“Unlike plant cells, animal cells each have a centrosome and lysosomes.”

Defining the term by giving examples.

definition by example

DEFINITION BY … ?

“The SSSC exhibits strong camaraderie as they face challenges in organizing school events.”

definition by synonym

Defining the term by using a similar word or phrase to define a word.

definition by synonym

DEFINITION BY … ?

“To feel ecstatic is to be overwhelmed with happiness.”

definition by function

Defining the term by stating what the term is for.

definition by function

DEFINITION BY … ?

“CFC or Chlorofluorocarbon is one of the chemical elements present in aerosols which causes harmful effects to the ozone layer.”

definition by analogy

Defining the term by comparing the term to another object/concept/idea that shares the same characteristics as the term being defined.

definition by analogy

DEFINITION BY … ?

“Creative Nonfiction uses creative language while Nonfiction retains the use of formal language.”

definition by negation

Defining the term by stating what it is not.

definition by negation

DEFINITION BY … ?

“Challenges make us a better person.”

definition by illustration

Defining the term by narrating incidents. It uses specific examples.

definition by illustration

DEFINITION BY … ?

“Contemporary arts include performance plays, interpretative contemporary dance, and digital painting.”

definition by likeness and similarity

Defining the term by using concepts that are similar or have resemblance with each other.

definition by likeness and similarity

DEFINITION BY … ?

“Moissanites or white sapphires can be an alternative to diamonds.”