EAPP Q1 Week 78

Luzonian Center of Excellence for Science and Technology (LCEST) Inc.
3rd Floor.Bose Bldg., Maharlika Highway, Brgy.Kanluran, Calauan, Laguna

E-mail: lcest.calauan@yahoo.com, lcest.calauan@gmail.com Tel: (049)557-6707
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Quarter 1 – WEEK 7&8
OBJECTIVES
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
• identify the uses of concept paper in academic purposes;
• comprehends various kinds of concept papers;
• synthesize the structure of concept paper.
Lesson 1- CONCEPT PAPER
What is a concept paper?

A concept paper is a document that can be used in different disciplines. In an academic context, it
can be a definition of an idea with certain amount of explanation and clarification in order to present an idea
clearly. In an academic context as well that we can find a concept paper that presents itself as a brief summary
written to outline a research project. It may also be used to convince potential funders to sponsor a product,
program or service. By nature, a concept paper is a paper that discusses an idea, concept or process in an
orderly and clear manner. Through a concept paper, it aims to make the reader understand a process or a
concept right away.
In the business aspect, conceptualizing a product or invention is not as difficult as selling it or

proposing it to a potential buyer if he knows how to present his ideas effectively. The maker must capture the
interest of the funding agency and demonstrate the idea being proposed is worthy of further consideration.
It must be established that the knowledge in the creation of a concept paper can be applied in different
disciplines which is why as a student like you should acquire the necessary skills and knowledge related to
this lesson.
What are the uses of a concept paper?
The following are the uses of a concept paper:

1. Presents ideas clearly
2. Interest potential funders
3. Develop potential solutions into project ideas
4. Determine whether a project is fundable
5. Serve as the foundation of a full proposal
6. make a study on art and its "making"
7. introduce the relationship of art and life
Date Developed: AUGUST 2022 MODULE 7&8

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Various Kinds of Concept Papers
A concept paper is a short summary of what the project is and why it is important and how it is carried
out. It serves as a prelude to a full paper. It aims to objectively inform the reader about the idea or concept.
It is an embodiment of your ideas on a certain topic.
A concept paper provides a concise summary of the key elements of a funding request for the
purpose of soliciting feedback and/or buy--in from prospective funders, prospective partners, and other
potential stakeholders.
A concept paper should follow any technical specifications provided by the funder. If no specifications
are provided, you may use the following:
• 1” margins
• single spaced
• 11pt Arial
• 0.25” left indented, fully justified paragraphs
• bold headings where appropriate
SAMPLE CONCEPT PAPER

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LEARNING TASK
Direction: Based on the previous activities and discussion, answer the following questions.
1. What did you realize about writing a concept paper?

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2. Do you think you are ready to write a concept paper? Why or why not?
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3. If you were to write a concept paper, what would you write about?
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ASSESSMENT
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, FALSE if not.
________1. A concept paper can only be used for academic purposes.

________2. A concept paper is similar to a proposal.
________3. Skills in definition can be used in writing a concept paper.
________4. Concept papers may have different formats.
________5. When somebody wants to present his ideas, he / she can present it using a concept paper.
________6. A concept paper is the same as a reaction paper.
________7. There is a need to include references in one’s concept paper.
________8. A concept paper can also be used to define or describe a word.
________9. Funds to be generated in an activity can be included in a concept paper.
________10. There is a prescribed format to follow when one writes a concept paper.
REFERENCES
• de Asis, J.M. (2020). English for Academic and Professional Purposes Self-Learning Module
• Tabotabo M.R.P. (2020) English for Academic and Professional Purposes ADM

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Luzonian Center of Excellence for Science and Technology (LCEST) Inc.

3rd Floor.Bose Bldg., Maharlika Highway, Brgy.Kanluran, Calauan, Laguna

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Lesson 1- CONCEPT PAPER

What is a concept paper?

In the business aspect, conceptualizing a product or invention is not as difficult as selling it or

What are the uses of a concept paper?

The following are the uses of a concept paper:

Date Developed: AUGUST 2022 MODULE 7&8

SAMPLE CONCEPT PAPER

Date Developed: AUGUST 2022 MODULE 7&8

1. What did you realize about writing a concept paper?

________1. A concept paper can only be used for academic purposes.

Date Developed: AUGUST 2022 MODULE 7&8

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