EAPP Lesson-10 Writing a Concept Paper Asynchronous Activity 6 PDF

# WELCOME to Our Class! ## English for Academic and Professional Purposes ### MA. MONICA N. VILLAREAL Subject Teacher # Let's have a Quest! ## Instruction: Search up, down, forward, backward, and diagonally for nine (9) hidden words. ## C ## O ## N ## C ## E ## P ## T ## P ## A ## P...

# WELCOME to Our Class! ## English for Academic and Professional Purposes ### MA. MONICA N. VILLAREAL Subject Teacher # Let's have a Quest! ## Instruction: Search up, down, forward, backward, and diagonally for nine (9) hidden words. ## C ## O ## N ## C ## E ## P ## T ## P ## A ## P ## E ## R ## O ## S ## C ## A ## O ## E ## O ## R ## O ## R ## O ## X ## S ## V ## U ## L ## R ## L ## F ## O ## R ## M ## A ## L ## G ## T ## E ## M ## I ## F ## V ## J ## S ## S ## T ## X ## V ## O ## A ## R ## M ## U ## A ## E ## X ## T ## E ## N ## D ## E ## D ## R ## V ## A ## J ## C ## Q ## I ## L ## A ## M ## R ## O ## P ## N ## I ## R ## T ## D ## E ## F ## I ## N ## I ## T ## I ## O ## N ## E ## Y ## N ## O ## I ## T ## A ## C ## I ## L ## P ## X ## E ## W # Concept Paper - provides an overview of the project and helps funding agencies eliminate proposals that are likely to be disapproved. # Several Uses of Concept Paper - serves as a foundation of the full proposal - helps determine whether a certain project is feasible or not - used to pique the interest of the potential funding agencies - used to obtain informal feedback on the ideas prior to preparing the full proposal # Three Ways in Explaining à Concept 1. Definition 2. Explication 3. Clarification # 1. DEFINITION - the method of identifying a given term and making its meaning clearer - its main purpose is to clarify and explain concepts, ideas, and issues by answering the question, "What does it mean?" # 1. DEFINITION - this mode of explanation contains the term to be defined and the detailed exposition of the term through the use of illustrations, examples, and description. # A definition can be presented in three ways: I. INFORMAL II. FORMAL III. EXTENDED # I. INFORMAL DEFINITION - done through a parenthetical or brief explanation. # EXAMPLE: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is naturally found in vegetable oil, fish, and nuts. # II. FORMAL DEFINITION - explains a term by incorporating the term to be defined (species), the general category of the term (genus), and the quality that makes the term different from other terms in the same category (differentia). # EXAMPLE: Vitamin E is a light-yellow fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant. # III. EXTENDED DEFINITION - a detailed way of defining a term and is usually composed of at least one paragraph # III. EXTENDED DEFINITION - incorporates various patterns of development (e.g., formal and informal definition, comparison and contrast, narration, description, classification, functional analysis, process, analogy, and cause and effect) to explain a given concept # EXAMPLE: The body needs a nutrient in small amounts to stay healthy and work the way it should. Vitamin E is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in seeds, nuts, leafy green vegetables, and vegetable oils. It boosts the immune system and helps keep blood clots from forming. It also helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). Vitamin E is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer. It is a type of antioxidant. It is also called alpha-tocopherol. Source: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/vitamin-e # The following signal words will also help you in writing this kind of text. ## Signal Words for Clarification | as defined | for instance | that is | to define| | --- | --- | --- | --- | | for example | is defined as | to be specific | to illustrate| # 2. Explication - method of explanation in which sentences, verses, quotes, or passages are taken from a literary or academic work and then interpreted and explained in a detailed way. # EXPLICATION OF "THE ROAD NOT TAKEN." The poem titled "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost is about a man reflecting on a choice he once made. While the outcome of this choice is not implied to be positive or negative the speaker notes that the choice in itself and the consequences of that choice have made a huge difference in the way his life has unfolded. The poem is about the importance of choices. The poem begins with the speaker regretting that he could not have been two people so he could have at some point in his Life taken two roads instead of being confined to one. He looked as far as he could to see what was ahead on one of the roads he could have taken, but he was limited to seeing only as far as where it turned and disappeared in the bushes. In the second stanza he says he took the other road because it was grassy and was possibly better because it was less travelled, though not much more than the other road. The third stanza says both roads were covered in leaves that had been walked on infrequently, to the extent that the leaves covering them had not been made black from tramping feet. He also says he continued on the road he chose, and because he knew that one thing leads to another ("way leads on to way") he doubted he would ever return to this part of the road. Finally. he says he will tell the story when he is much older ("Somewhere ages and ages hence") that he had the choice of taking one road over another, and having taken the one he did made a big difference in his life. # 3. Clarification - method of explanation in which the points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete examples. # 3. Clarification - it entails the analysis of the concept by looking at the examples and specifying some of its characteristics to arrive at one working definition which can be used throughout the paper. # The following signal words will help in writing this kind of text. ## Signal Words for Clarification | after all | for instance | that is | to be specific| | --- | --- | --- | --- | | as an example | in other words | to clarify | to illustrate | | consider the following | in particular | | | | for example | in short | | | # SAMPLE CLARIFICATION TEXT Justice is a broad concept that encompasses a wide set of ideas, most of which also branch out into smaller notions. For instance, it can refer to the sentencing of a criminal based on due process. When an individual gets what he deserves, even outside the hands of the law, it is also considered justice in some contexts. This may come in the form of vigilante justice, in which a person dissatisfied with the system doles out punishment to wrong-doers. Poetic justice is also another related concept that is used in literature to show how the good is always rewarded while bad forces always meet a grim end. In the context of this paper, justice will be clearly delineated into any instance in which the law is successfully and fairly applied to an individual, resulting in either an arrest or a release. To illustrate, if a thief is caught and tried in court through due process and is found to be guilty and then sentenced accordingly, it can be said that justice was served. However, if the same thief is caught in the act by a band of villagers and was beaten right then and there, it will be considered justice in the context of the paper, as the process has not undergone due process. # Activity Time ## Test 1. MATCHING TIME! **Direction:** Match the description from Column A to the word it describes in Column B. ## Column A 1. Provides an overview of the project, and helps funding agencies eliminate proposals that are likely to be disapproved 2. The method of identifying a given term and making its meaning clearer 3. Sentences, verses, quotes, or passages are taken from a literary or academic work and then interpreted and explained in a detailed way 4. Points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete examples 5. Three ways to present definition ## Column B - Definition - Concept Paper - Informal, formal, extended - Explication - Clarification ## Test 2. Directions: Read each question carefully and write only the letter of the correct answer. Strictly NO ERASURES. 1. Which of the following is an example of a formal definition? A. The heart is a muscular organ in humans and other animals, responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system. B. The heart beats continuously, even when we sleep. C. The heart is the symbol of love and life. D. A heart is what keeps us alive. 2. Which of the following statements is an example of an informal definition? A. Photosynthesis is the process through which plants convert sunlight into energy. B. Photosynthesis is like a plant's way of cooking its food using sunlight, water, and air. C. Photosynthesis refers to the chemical reaction in plants where light energy is converted into glucose. D. Photosynthesis is essential for plants to survive, enabling them to grow and thrive. 3. Which of the following demonstrates an extended definition? A. A triangle is a three-sided polygon. B. Happiness is the feeling of being content. C. Freedom is not just the absence of restraint; it is the ability to live a fulfilling life with opportunities to grow, as seen in personal rights, societal norms, and historical contexts. D. A computer is a device for processing data. 4. A formal definition consists of three main parts. Which of the following identifies them? A. The term, a story, and examples. B. The term, the class it belongs to, and its distinguishing features. C. The term, its advantages, and its limitations. D. The term, its etymology, and its purpose. 5. "An informal definition of gravity might explain it as what keeps us on the ground." Which of the following converts this into a formal definition? A. Gravity is what prevents us from floating away. B. Gravity is the mysterious pull we feel every day. C. Gravity is the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth. D. Gravity makes life possible on Earth. 6. In which scenario is an extended definition most appropriate? A. Explaining the meaning of "circle" to a child. B. Giving the dictionary meaning of "photosynthesis." C. Teaching the meaning of "noun” in a grammar class. D. Describing the concept of "justice” in a persuasive essay. 7. Read the statement below and answer the question. The solar system consists of the Sun, planets, moons, and other celestial bodies. The Sun is the center, and all objects revolve around it due to its gravitational pull. What technique is used to explain the concept of the solar system? A. Extended Definition B. Informal Definition C. Clarification D. Explication 8. Read the statement below and answer the question. Photosynthesis is a process in which plants convert sunlight into energy. To clarify, it's like a factory where sunlight is the raw material, and glucose is the final product. What strategy is employed to explain photosynthesis in the statement? A. Explication B. Clarification C. Formal Definition D. Extended Definition 9. Read the statement below and answer the question. The term “biodiversity” refers to the variety of life on Earth. In other words, it's like a tapestry where each thread represents a species, and together they create a vibrant and interconnected ecosystem. What approach is used to explain the term “biodiversity"? A. Explication through detailed enumeration B. Clarification through analogy C. Generalization without supporting details D. Definition using synonyms 10. Read the statement below and answer the question. Justice, in its simplest form, means fairness. For instance, if two people commit the same crime, they should receive equal punishment regardless of their status. How is the concept of justice explained in the statement? A. Clarification through comparison B. Generalization without examples C. Explication by providing examples D. Definition through opposing ideas ## Test 3. For (10 points) In your EAPP notebook, print and paste the Introduction of your study in PR 2/3I's subjects. Don't forget to include the Title of research. Place it on the upper part of the paper (8.5 x 11 or short bond paper).