EAPP_CONCEPT PAPER (1)

Quarter 1 - Lesson 7: Concept Paper

Overview

  • Subject: English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Objectives

  1. Enumerate the parts of a concept paper.

  2. Define the concept paper.

  3. Explain the content of each part of a concept paper.


Concept Paper Definition

  • A concept paper is a concise document that outlines the fundamentals of a project or research proposal.

  • It serves as a foundation for developing a more detailed proposal aimed at either business or academic pursuits.

  • The paper summarizes the project’s significance, methodology, and anticipated outcomes.

Parts of a Concept Paper

General Parts

  • Title: Clear and descriptive title indicating the project’s nature.

  • Introduction: Brief overview capturing the reader's interest.

  • Background/Rationale: Justification for the project's necessity and relevant background information.

  • Objectives/Purpose: Specific aims using SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).

  • Methods/Approach: Description of execution steps, resources, and success measures.

  • Expected Outcomes: Anticipated immediate outputs and longer-term impacts.

  • Timeline: Schedule outlining start/end dates and key milestones.

  • Budget: Detailed estimate of costs and potential funding sources.

  • References/Bibliography: Sources cited within the concept paper.

Project-Specific Parts

  • For a project: Objectives, methods, expected outcomes, budget, etc.

  • For research: Literature review instead of background, methodology, and references.

Guidelines in Writing a Concept Paper

  1. Ensure reasonable cost and methodology.

  2. Align budget, methodology, and timeline clearly.

  3. Use statistics to support the project rationale.

  4. Limit to five pages (single-spaced) excluding cover page.

  5. Do not request funding for planning.

  6. Adjust language based on audience (technical for scholars, simpler for laypersons).

  7. Include budget overview if required; otherwise, detail specific support needed.

  8. Incorporate basic formatting elements, including page numbers.

  9. Cite all references accurately.

Written Output

  • Task: Develop a comprehensive concept paper relevant to your track/strand, to be reviewed and revised by your subject teacher.

Concept Paper Rubrics

  • Content: 30%

  • Organization: 30%

  • Relevance: 20%

  • Format: 10%

  • Mechanics: 10%