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What is the primary purpose of a concept paper?
What is the primary purpose of a concept paper?
Which is NOT a typical use of a concept paper?
Which is NOT a typical use of a concept paper?
How is the term 'concept paper' often used interchangeably?
How is the term 'concept paper' often used interchangeably?
Which of the following describes an informal definition?
Which of the following describes an informal definition?
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What is a common length for a concept paper?
What is a common length for a concept paper?
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Which method involves clarifying the meaning of a concept?
Which method involves clarifying the meaning of a concept?
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Which of the following is NOT a way to present a definition?
Which of the following is NOT a way to present a definition?
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Why might a concept paper be used to obtain informal feedback?
Why might a concept paper be used to obtain informal feedback?
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What is the primary purpose of a concept paper in research methodology?
What is the primary purpose of a concept paper in research methodology?
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Which of the following items is NOT typically included in a concept paper?
Which of the following items is NOT typically included in a concept paper?
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Why is it important to reference sources in a concept paper using the APA style?
Why is it important to reference sources in a concept paper using the APA style?
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What aspect of a concept paper is primarily focused on the intended audience?
What aspect of a concept paper is primarily focused on the intended audience?
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Which of the following is a key element to consider when designing a concept paper?
Which of the following is a key element to consider when designing a concept paper?
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What is the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken'?
What is the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken'?
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In which stanza does the speaker reflect on the grassiness of the road he chose?
In which stanza does the speaker reflect on the grassiness of the road he chose?
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What does the speaker suggest about the roads in the poem?
What does the speaker suggest about the roads in the poem?
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What realization does the speaker come to about his choice?
What realization does the speaker come to about his choice?
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How does the speaker expect to recount his choice in the future?
How does the speaker expect to recount his choice in the future?
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What does the speaker mean by saying he wished to be two people?
What does the speaker mean by saying he wished to be two people?
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What are the key components of a formal definition?
What are the key components of a formal definition?
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What does the phrase 'leaves that had not been made black from tramping feet' suggest?
What does the phrase 'leaves that had not been made black from tramping feet' suggest?
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What kind of impact does the speaker suggest his choice had on his life?
What kind of impact does the speaker suggest his choice had on his life?
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Which of the following best describes an extended definition?
Which of the following best describes an extended definition?
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What is the primary purpose of signal words in definitional writing?
What is the primary purpose of signal words in definitional writing?
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In a formal definition, which part typically follows the term being defined?
In a formal definition, which part typically follows the term being defined?
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Which of the following is NOT a common method included in an extended definition?
Which of the following is NOT a common method included in an extended definition?
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What distinguishes a formal definition from an extended definition?
What distinguishes a formal definition from an extended definition?
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What is one characteristic of the explication method?
What is one characteristic of the explication method?
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Which term refers to the unique quality that differentiates a concept in a definition?
Which term refers to the unique quality that differentiates a concept in a definition?
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What is the primary purpose of clarification in a statement or situation?
What is the primary purpose of clarification in a statement or situation?
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Which of the following terms does NOT relate to the clarification of concepts?
Which of the following terms does NOT relate to the clarification of concepts?
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What specific instance of justice is delineated within the context of the paper?
What specific instance of justice is delineated within the context of the paper?
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Which of the following best defines the broad concept of justice?
Which of the following best defines the broad concept of justice?
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What role do specific examples play in the process of clarification?
What role do specific examples play in the process of clarification?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a concept paper?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a concept paper?
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Which term refers to a process where a thief is punished by villagers rather than through legal means?
Which term refers to a process where a thief is punished by villagers rather than through legal means?
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What is a key feature of analysis in the clarification process?
What is a key feature of analysis in the clarification process?
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What is the primary objective of the research titled 'Leveraging on Mobile Payment Methods to Gain Competitive Advantage by Local Based Business'?
What is the primary objective of the research titled 'Leveraging on Mobile Payment Methods to Gain Competitive Advantage by Local Based Business'?
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Which aspect should be documented when stating the need for the study?
Which aspect should be documented when stating the need for the study?
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What should the background of the study include?
What should the background of the study include?
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What gap in knowledge does the research aim to address according to the content?
What gap in knowledge does the research aim to address according to the content?
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Which of the following is not considered a factor influencing students' choice for a senior high school academic track?
Which of the following is not considered a factor influencing students' choice for a senior high school academic track?
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What is an essential element when outlining previous studies relevant to the topic area?
What is an essential element when outlining previous studies relevant to the topic area?
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In what way should the research's theoretical and practical implications be presented?
In what way should the research's theoretical and practical implications be presented?
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What type of evidence is necessary when stating the need for this study?
What type of evidence is necessary when stating the need for this study?
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Study Notes
Concept Paper Overview
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A concept paper is an academic or research paper, primarily intended to explain an idea or concept within a specific scholarly field or discipline. It precedes a full-scale research project.
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It summarizes the project, its importance, and its implementation plan. It reflects the writer's interests, experience, and expertise, as well as their organization's focus.
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A concept paper generally aims to discuss a topic in depth, often with the goal of securing funding from donors. "Concept paper" and "proposal" are often used interchangeably, as they serve similar functions.
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The paper may also discuss best practices and other related issues where the writer anticipates action in the near future. The format is usually concise, containing information, statistics, and persuasive arguments.
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Typically, a concept paper is two to three pages in length, with sufficient detail to outline the basics of a grant proposal.
Uses of a Concept Paper
- A concept paper serves as the foundation for a larger proposal.
- It helps determine a project's feasibility.
- It helps pique interest from funding agencies.
- It is used to gather informal feedback on ideas before developing a full proposal.
Ways to Explain a Concept Paper
- Definition: Identifying and explaining a given term.
- Explication: Detailed explanation of a topic, using sentences, passages, or quotes from a relevant work.
- Clarification: Making abstract ideas more concrete with examples, showing relationships, and refining the working definition.
Parts of a Concept Paper
- Title Page: Includes the research title, author's name and affiliation, and submission date.
- Introduction: Briefly describes the concept, its contribution, and the main objective of its implementation, outlining any gaps.
- Need for the Study: Explains the need for the research with concrete evidence and documentation. Also reviews existing scholarship to see if questions have already been addressed.
- Background of the Study: Details the current state of the field, research gaps, relevant statistics and previous studies supporting the research. Provides the theoretical and practical implications.
- Objectives: Stated with the word "To", describes the study's broad and specific aims, linked to the study's general and specific areas.
- Research Questions and Hypothesis: Presents the key questions and potential answers or assumptions guiding the research.
- Research Methodology: Outlines the intended research design, targeted population, and types of data to be collected.
- References: Provides a list of all sources cited in the paper, following APA style.
Clarification
- This technique uses several signal words to transition from abstract to specific ideas, using concrete examples to illustrate and support an idea. It clarifies an idea by emphasizing its characteristics and arrive at a working definition. Examples include: "after all," "for instance," "namely," "in other words."
Explication
- The focus is on detailed analyzing and explaining a section of a text (literary analysis).
- Research clarifies a text by outlining how the text was written and its construction to explain the idea or topic being presented.
Additional Information
- The importance of recognizing and outlining previous studies summarizing the conclusive evidence and relevance to the key area of research is pivotal. A detailed background is required from a worldview, regional, and localized perspective.
- In a study on a particular topic, the literature and the conclusions from previous studies may not provide the answers to specific questions about a topic.
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Explore the essentials of writing a concept paper, including its purpose, structure, and significance in academic and research settings. This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of concept papers and their applications, particularly in securing funding. Ideal for students and researchers who wish to master this crucial skill.