EAPP Q2 Concept Paper PDF

English for Academic and Professional Purposes  Hello! I am Teacher H.N. Bonjoc I am here because I love to give presentations. 2 7 Steps for writing a Concept Paper  Title ✘ A concept paper’s title should directly express the paper’s content. Think o...

English for Academic and Professional Purposes  Hello! I am Teacher H.N. Bonjoc I am here because I love to give presentations. 2 7 Steps for writing a Concept Paper  Title ✘ A concept paper’s title should directly express the paper’s content. Think of it as a preview for the reader. ✘ The title can be the question the proposed projects aims to answer, or it can be a short statement that summarizes the paper. 4 Outlining problem and gaps ✘ In the introduction section, provide an overview of your research project. This should include a short overview of the current state of your research area and existing gaps in this area. ✘ After explaining these, state which of these knowledge gaps you aim to fill with your research. This section should also mention any contradictory theories regarding the questions you aim to answer. 5 Mission Statement ✘ Your concept paper’s introduction should also include a mission statement. This is a sentence or two that concisely states your research purpose in an engaging way. Remember, the goal is to get your project approved—so your mission statement should communicate why the reader’s approval will benefit your field. 6  Research Aim ✘ Your concept paper also needs to address the reason why you’re conducting the specific research you’ve planned. This part, along with the following two sections, are sometimes grouped together as a concept paper’s project description. ✘ In this section, cover the following: The reason why your research is important The questions you aim to answer through your research 7  Methodology ✘ A concept paper also needs to discuss the methodology you plan to use while conducting your research. This is the strategy or strategies you will use to collect data, such as: ✘ Surveys, experiments, case studies, interviews and observations. ✘ This section should also include any ethical concerns that could arise during the research period. 8 Outline proposed methods and potential impact ✘ After describing your proposed methodology, write a section that discusses exactly how you’ll conduct your research using these methods. Be as specific as possible—if you plan to utilize resources like specialized equipment or collaborate with an expert in your field, include this information in this section. In this section, outline how long you expect the research to take and note the specific milestones you plan to hit during that time frame. 9  Support ✘ A concept paper also needs to include a section that addresses the project’s budget. The section should explain the overall cost and break it down into individual expenses so readers can see exactly how the money will be spent. 10  Activity 1: True or False  True or False ✘In writing a concept paper, one should have a background knowledge about the topic. Answer: TRUE 12  True or False ✘The title should be the last part that you are going to write in your concept paper? Answer: False 13  True or False ✘You don’t need to recognize the source when writing your concept paper. Answer: False 14  True or False ✘You can have as many references in your concept paper. Answer: True 15  True or False ✘Each part of a concept paper is important and needs to be included in your writing. Answer: True 16  Ways in writing a Concepts  Ways in writing a Concepts ✘ A concept paper may be explained using different methods of paragraph development, namely: ✘ definition, (formal, informal) ✘ explication, and ✘ clarification. 18  Definition ✘ Definition is the method of describing a given concept and making its meaning clear by means of giving a description, examples, and illustrations. 19  Formal vs Informal Definition ✘ A formal definition explains the concept using general classifications and differentiating characteristics of that concept. The dictionary uses formal definitions. On the other hand, an informal definition, as the term implies, uses more familiar words and examples to define a concept. 20  Example ✘ The dictionary defines social activism as the use of direct, often confrontational actions such as demonstrations or strike, rallies or other mass acts rather than supporting a cause. Further, it is an action directed at cultivating changes, practices or policies to effect social change. The traditional duty of a social activist includes interacting with policy makers to make sure a relevant plan of action is carried out. The term also conveys being attuned to societal conditions directly affecting the community. In the traditional sense, a social activist is expected to take concrete actions—usually in a dramatic and 21  Explication ✘ Another way of writing your concept paper is through explication. It is the method of explaining a concept or issue by borrowing sentences, verses or passages from an academic or literary work and explaining these thoroughly in relation to the concept being explained. ✘ Another way of using this technique is by clarifying a concept or issue through the thesis statement explained in a detailed way. 22  Example ✘ Due to the evolving concept of authentic social activism, it should no longer be equated with hard-core radicalism reflected in anti- government stance and slogans. (thesis statement) In its truest sense, social activism means being an active believer in the power of nation-building where concerned citizens are willing and able to participate in the affairs of the community. A person who is detached from the affairs of the nation is far from being a social activist. Because it is now devoid of its radical connotation, social activism has come to mean everyday heroism. Far from its left- wing feature, social activism has now evolved 23  Clarification ✘ Clarification is another technique that involves organizing ideas from abstract, or those not readily understood, to concrete examples, or those easily understood. This technique involves analyzing the concept by looking at the examples and then drawing out a definition based on this information. 24  Example ✘ Nowadays, social activism seems to have distanced itself from its subversive-driven connotation. In the face of changing social, political and historical contexts, social activism is now defined as going beyond its radical feature. It now means being one with the nation in its quest for social justice. It used to be associated with left- wing movement and rallying for reform the hard-core way. Social activism is no longer about fighting the government in the quest for social reform but about answering the call for nation-building and all its attendant goals: to help fight 25 Thank You!!!