Concept Paper Elements: Definition of Title and Support

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What is the purpose of the introduction in a concept paper?

To provide an overview of the project

Which element of a concept paper extends the group's mission to an ideal future state?

Purpose

What does the 'description' element of a concept paper entail?

Information about the necessary project details

Which part of a concept paper includes details such as title, purpose, approach, and expected outcomes?

Project Description Signup and view all the answers

What is the main content of the 'support' element in a concept paper?

Budget requirements for the project Signup and view all the answers

'Contact Information' in a concept paper typically includes details like:

'Email, social media accounts, or contact number' Signup and view all the answers

Match the sociologist with their perspective on social change:

M.E. Jones = Believes social change occurs when social processes encounter modifications Marx = Views social change as a consequence of class struggle Lenski = Attributed societal shifts to technological advancements Idrani and Anele = Observed and attributed characteristics to social change Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics of social change with their descriptions:

Inevitable = Social change is tied to the very root of human society and is unavoidable Ubiquitous = Social change is not unique to particular societies but occurs universally Multi-leveled = Change occurs on both micro and macro levels Disruption = Leads to negative outcomes in society Signup and view all the answers

Match the following technological advancements with their impact on society:

Manual human labour for food = Dependent on nomadic societies Contraptions for cultivation = Led to claiming land and marking territories Technological advancements today = Affect the very thread of society Economic factors = Significant causing factor for societal shifts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ICT project process stages with their corresponding tasks:

Planning = Conceptualizing the project Development = Production of images and infographics Release and Promotion = Actual release of the website for public view Maintenance = Responding to feedback and improving the website Signup and view all the answers

Match the concept with its definition:

Social structures and institutions reconstruction = Process through which societal frameworks are rebuilt Cultural transformation = Shifts in the root value systems of society Class struggle = Primary means for social change according to Marx Technological advancements correlation = How technology impacts societal shifts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tasks with their descriptions in an ICT project process:

Conceptualizing your project = Brainstorming and defining the overall idea Finding a web or blog host = Identifying a platform to host the website Creating a site map for your website = Designing a structured layout of the website Assigning people to various tasks = Allocating responsibilities to team members Signup and view all the answers

Match the outcome with its description:

Positive outcomes of social change = Result in advancements and improvements in society Negative outcomes of social change = Lead to disruptions and challenges in societal functioning Economy as a causing factor for change = Believed by Marx as driving force behind societal shifts Relationship between technology and social change = Explored by many sociologists for its impact on society Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ICT project process stages with their primary focus:

Planning = Setting deadlines and meetings Development = Actual creation of the website(s) Release and Promotion = Promoting the website before its release Maintenance = Continuing to improve the website based on feedback Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Social change = Involves shifts in societal norms and traditions Women’s rights movement = Initially rejected by a majority of men Racism towards people of colour in the 19th century = Accepted as part of daily routine Comparison of society from 19th to 21st century = Reveals drastic changes in perceptions and interactions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following social concepts with their characteristics:

Society undergoing social change = Similar to Earth rotating around the Sun annually Humans as social beings = Exist in a social world observing norms and rules Observance of norms, rules, and traditions = Essential part of being a social being Social constructs shaping societies = Threaded into the very root of society Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Concept Paper

A document used to convince potential funders to support a product, program, or service.
Essential elements include:
Introduction: includes mission, vision, and project overview
Purpose: reasons why the project is worth investing time, effort, and money
Description: provides detailed information about the project
Support: includes budget requirements
Contact information: provides contact details for the project team

ICT Project Process Overview

Planning: involves conceptualizing the project, researching, setting deadlines, assigning tasks, finding web hosting, creating a site map, and listing required applications
Development: involves creating the website, producing images, infographics, etc.
Release and Promotion: involves releasing the website and promoting it
Maintenance: involves responding to feedback and continuously improving the website

A constantly occurring phenomenon in society, shaping and shifting social interactions and perceptions
Involves the reconstruction of social structures and institutions, leading to cultural transformation
Can result in positive or negative outcomes
Characteristics of social change:
Inevitable: tied to the very root of human society
Ubiquitous: occurs across all societies
Multi-leveled: occurs on both micro and macro levels

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