11/12

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC

AND PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES
Quarter II – Week 5
Presenting Parts of a Concept Paper

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English for Academic and Professional Purposes – Grade 11/12
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Quarter II – Week 5: Presenting Parts of a Concept
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Lesson 5
Presenting Parts of a
Concept Paper

MELC: Present a novel concept or project with accompanying visuals/graphic aids

(CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ig-j-24)

Objectives: 1. Identify the parts of a concept paper for academic research or a project.
2. Determine the guidelines in writing a concept paper.
3. Give similarities and differences of the structures of a concept paper.

Let’s Explore and Discover

In the previous lesson, you have learned about comparing and contrasting various
kinds of concept papers. Today, you will learn the parts of concept paper based on contexts,
guidelines, and tips in writing a concept paper.

Concept Paper for Academic Research- presents an idea or a

concept for a research.
Concept Paper for a Project- proposes a certain tangible project
in a discipline.

Parts of a Concept Paper

Concept Paper for Academic Research Concept Paper for a Project
1. Title Page 1. Cover Page
• Research title • Proponent’s name
• Name and school • Proponent’s contact number, email
• Date of submission address
• Proponent’s agency
• Date of submission

2. Background of the Study 2. Introduction

• State the field you are researching • Short description of proponent’s
• State the problems to be addressed by agency, major accomplishments and
the research, provide statistics and capability to undertake the proposed
previous studies to prove your claim project
• Reasons in conducting the research • Reasons why the funding agency
• Theoretical and practical implications should support the project

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3. Preliminary Literature Review 3. Rationale or Background
• Provide theoretical framework • State the problem to be solved
• Provide major related literature review • State the project’s significance
at least 5
• Provide brief synthesis of the reviewed
literature and studies.
4. Statement of the Problem/Objectives 4. Project Description
• State the general problem in one • Objective of the project
sentence • Methodology (Action Plan)
• State your specific research questions
• Timeline
of objectives.
• Anticipated outcome
• How the outcome will be evaluated

5. Methodology 5. Project Needs and Cost

• Context and participants of the study • Budget, item description and amount
• Instruments to be used • Personnel or equipment needed
• Data collection procedures
• Data analysis scheme to be used
6. Timeline
• Duration of the research (Gantt chart)
7. Reference/s:
• List of books, journals, and other
resources cited in your paper

Guidelines in Writing a Concept Paper

1. Come up with a research topic that genuinely interests you. The research topic
should span areas that interest you as an individual and are still relevant to your
area of study or course.

2. Write down the research questions you need to research on depending on the
idea you have chosen. You can come up with as many questions as possible. The
more the questions, the longer your research paper will be, as it will seek to answer
each of them.

3. Develop a research hypothesis from each of the research questions that you
have listed. A hypothesis, also known as a thesis or theses in plural, is a tentative,
usually informed or educated guess about a certain scenario. It is what you will
either prove or disprove when the research is done and therefore, be able to draw
your conclusion.

4. Identify the kind of data you need to answer the hypothetical questions.
Depending on the type of research you are carrying out, data that you may need
may include actual numbers, averages, and so on. Data can either be primary or
secondary, qualitative, or quantitative.

5. Identify how you will analyze, interpret, and present the data. Come up with
conclusive and tangible evidence to prove or disprove all the hypotheses you have
stated earlier.

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 Tips in Writing a Concept Paper

• Use simple and concise language. Minimize the use of flowery language and always
try to use simple and easy-to-understand language. Too many technical or difficult
words in your paper may alienate your readers and make your paper hard to read.

• Choose your sources wisely. When searching in the Internet for sources to use, you
should always be cautious and double-check the authenticity of your source. Doing this
will increase the authenticity of your research project’s claims and ensure better data
gathered during the process.

• Follow the specified format. Be sure to follow any specified format when writing your
concept paper. This is very important, especially if you’re writing your concept paper for
a class. Failure to follow the format will usually result in point deductions and delays
because of multiple revisions needed.

• Proofread often. Make it a point to reread different sections of your concept paper after
you write them. Another way you can do this is by taking a break for a few days and then
come back to proofread your writing. You may notice certain areas you would like to
revise or mistakes you would like to fix. Make proofreading a habit to increase the quality
of your paper.

(Source: “How to write a concept paper with practical sample by Dr. Lango,” Dr. Bernard Lango
Research School, accessed November 26, 2020, [Link]

Let’s Practice
Activity 1
Directions: Identify the parts of the concept paper a concept paper being described.
Write your answer on the blank before each number.

__________1. This part of the concept paper contains a short description of proponent’s
agency, major accomplishments, and the capability to undertake the
proposed project.

__________2. A type of concept paper that intends to present an idea or a concept for a
research you want to pursue.

__________3. This part includes the budget, item description and amount, and personnel
or equipment needed

_________ [Link] part contains proponent’s name, contact number, email address, and
agency.

_________ 5. A type of concept paper that intends to propose a certain tangible project in
a discipline.

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 Activity 2
Directions: Determine whether the statement is True or False. Write T if the statement
is TRUE and F is FALSE. Write your answers on the blanks provided.

_______1. Choose a research topic that is relevant to your area of study.

_______2. Limit research questions as possible.

_______3. A hypothesis is a tentative or educated guess.

_______4. Parts of concept paper may vary depending on the nature of the
project/activity when it is used in a specific discipline.

_______5. Personal opinions are allowed in writing concept papers.

_______6. It is important to provide proper citation for all your work.

_______7. Explaining a concept well is a useful tool in improving relationships.

_______8. Project needs and cost are necessary in writing a concept paper for
academic research.

_______9. You should begin with a title that fully summarizes what the project you
are carrying out is about.

_______10. The title of the concept paper should be as brief as possible.

Reflect on this question:

How do you write an effective concept paper?

Let’s Do More

Activity 1
Directions: Write E if the statement shows an effective way of writing a concept paper;
and N if otherwise. Write your answer on the blank before each number.

_____ 1. Omit the online citations in the concept paper.

_____ 2. Choose a title that is direct to the point.

_____ 3. Include in the references all journals used but exclude the books cited.

_____ 4. Stick to one format every time you submit a concept paper to various agencies.

_____ 5. Use different style and approach in presenting the ideas which fit to the context
of discipline.

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 Activity 2
Directions: Using the Venn diagram, provide similarities and differences of the two
structures of concept papers.

A
C
A F
D DIFFERENCES DIFFERENCES O
E R
M SIMILARITIES
I A
C
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R O
E J
S E
E C
A T
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Reflect on this question:

How do you differentiate a concept paper for academic research from a concept
paper for a project?

Let’s Sum It Up

Directions: Complete the paragraph by filling in the blanks with the correct words
found inside the box. Write your answer on the blanks provided.

There are important things to consider in writing your concept WORD POOL
paper. First, use 1._______________, 2.___________ language. Minimize
the use of flowery words and always try to use easy-to-understand format
language. Second, be sure to follow the correct 3.___________ because simple
this is very important, especially if you’re writing your concept paper proofread
for the class. Third, when searching in the Internet for sources to use, concise
you should always be 4._____________ and 5.______________________ the careful
double-check
authenticity of your source. And lastly, make it a point to 6.
_______________ different sections of your concept paper after you write
them to revise the mistakes you’d like to fix
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 Let’s Assess

Directions: Read each item carefully, then circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which part of the concept paper contains list of books, journals, and other resources
cited in your paper?

A. Introduction C. References
B. Title D. Background of the Study

2. Which part of the concept paper contains data collection procedures and instruments to
be used?

A. Methodology C. Background of the Study

B. Research Questions D. Needs of the study

3. Any chart or table that is used to present data or numerical information about a subject.

A. concept paper C. term paper

B. graphic aid D. journal

4. Why is it important to use different style and approach in presenting ideas in a concept
paper?

A. to fit the context of the discipline C. to simplify the presentation

B. to follow the correct format D. to make it interesting for the audience

5. Which format should you use if you are planning to conduct a study on the “Effectivity of
Online Learning on Physics Subject to Grade 12 Students?”

A. Concept Paper for Academic Research C. Book Review format

B. Concept Paper for Project D. Thesis format

6. Another name of concept paper is .

A. Summary document C. Document

B. Review D. Report

7. Why is a concept paper necessary?

A. It gives opportunity for fund sources C. It explains ideas clearly.

B. It documents the steps clearly. D. It brings societal change.

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8. Which is NOT an important part of a concept paper for academic research?

A. Statement of the Problem C. Rationale

B. Timeliness D. Budget

9. What detail should you include in writing the project description part?

A. Review of Related Studies C. Expected Outcome

B. Proponent’s agency D. Budget

10. What academic writing tells what the project is all about, the reasons of conducting the
project as well the process of carrying it out?

A. Research Paper C. Critique Paper

B. Concept Paper D. Position Paper

Thank you for giving your best effort.

Remember, learning is more fun when you do it
with a smiling face and a happy heart! 😊😊

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 Answer Key

LET’S PRACTICE

1. Introduction
1. T 4. T 7. T 10. T
2. Academic Research
2. F 5. F 8. T
3. Project Needs and Cost
3. T 6. T 9. T
4. Cover Page
5. Concept Paper for a Project

LET’S DO MORE

1. N 2. E 3. N 4. E 5. E Answers may vary

LET’S SUM IT UP LET’S ASSESS

1. C 4. A 7. A 10. B
1. Simple 4. Careful
2. A 5. A 8. D
2. Concise 5. Double Check
3. B 6. D 9. C
3. Format 6. Proofread

References
Book

Cruz, Rosalina, Laurel, Ma. Milagros and Lucero Adelaida. English for Academic and
Professional Purposes Reader Learner’s Material. Quezon City. Department of
Education. 2016.

Pablico, Fe. ADM English for Academic and Professional Purposes. Quarter 1-Module 3:
Writing Concept Paper.

Websites

“How to wrire a concept paper with practical sample by Dr. Lango” Dr. Bernard
Lango Research School accessed November 26, 2020,
[Link]

“How to write a concept paper for college” [Link] accessed November 27, 2020,
[Link]
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