Concept Note Format
Brief Description of the Domain (Max. 150 words)
Guiding Questions:
What is the broader field of study your research falls under?
What are the key concepts or theories relevant to this domain?
Why is this domain important or timely?
Purpose: This section should provide context for your research and indicate your familiarity with the subject area.
Identified Researchable Problem (Max. 150 words)
Guiding Questions:
What specific problem or gap in knowledge are you addressing?
Why is this problem significant to the field?
What are the potential implications of addressing this problem?
Purpose: Clearly articulate the research question or hypothesis you plan to investigate.
Method Planned (Max. 150 words)
Guiding Questions:
What research methods will you use to gather data (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods)?
How will you collect your data (surveys, interviews, experiments, etc.)?
What analysis techniques do you plan to apply to your data?
Purpose: Provide a brief overview of your research design and methods to demonstrate feasibility and rigor.