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LET'S REVIEW!!
What is the dif fe re nc e
betwee n exp lic it an d
implicit?
EXPLICIT AND IMPLICIT

Ex p li c it : C le a r ly a n d d ire c t ly s t a t e d , le a v in g
no r o o m f o r c o n f u s io n .
Imp li c it : N o t d ir e c t ly s t a t e d b u t s u g g e s t e d o r
implied throug h h in t s o r c o n t e x t .
 IN Y OU R OW N
UNDER ST AN D IN G EXP LAI N
WHAT IS A C ON C EP T PA P ER ?
WHAT IS A CONCEPT
PAPER?
is a b ri ef d oc u m e n t th a t o utl ine s a
A concept paper
proje ct id ea o r re se a rc h p ro p osa l.
o f th e p urp ose , o b je c tiv e s, a nd
It provides an overview
significa n ce of th e st ud y o r p ro je c t.
usi n e ss , a n d re se a rc h se tt in g s to
Used in academic, b
secure approval or funding.
PURPOSE OF A CONCEPT
PAPER
Serves as a preliminary document before writing a full
proposal.
Helps in organizing ideas and identifying key
components.
Used to seek feedback from experts or potential
sponsors.
 IMPORTANCE OF A
CONCEPT PAPER
s re se ar ch ide as or b y en su ring
Clarifie Saves t im e
op os als be fo re full e co m mitting
project pr fea sib ili ty be f o r
development. fu ll r es o u rc es .

ure f un d in g ,
Helps sec
o r su p po rt fr om
approval,
d s t a k e ho lders.
institutions an
 TYPES OF CONCEPT
PAPERS
01 02 03
Academic Concept Business Concept Research Concept
Papers Papers Papers
 GUIDELINES FOR WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER
1. Cost and Methodology Should Be Reasonable

2. Budget, Methodology, and Timeline Should Be

Clearly Mentioned

3. Use Statistics and Figures When Discussing the Rationale

for the Project

4. Limit to Only 5 Pages or Less (Excluding the Title Page

 GUIDELINES FOR WRITING A
CONCEPT PAPER

5. Do Not Overwhelm the Readers with Unnecessary

Details

6. Never Request Funding for Planning

the Proposal

7. Refrain from Using Jargon When Your Targeted

Readers Are Not Professionals or Experts
 QUESTION!
1. You are tasked with writing a concept paper for a
community outreach program. What is the most important
aspect to emphasize in the introduction?

A) Detailed budget breakdown

B) Clear statement of the problem and objectives
C) Background of the writers
D) Length of the paper
 QUESTION!
2. Your concept paper is being submitted to a funding
organization. How should you frame your content?

A) Focus on the technical aspects of the program

B) Emphasize how the project aligns with the funder’s
goals
C) Use complex academic language
D) Focus on personal stories rather than outcomes
 QUESTION!
3. Which section of a concept paper should include
information on how you will measure the success of
your project?

A) Introduction
B) Methodology
C) Evaluation Plan
D) Budget
 QUESTION!
4. Your concept paper outlines a new educational
program but lacks information on resources needed.
What should you include?

A) Only the goals and objectives

B) A detailed background of the participants
C) A budget and list of required resources
D) A conclusion without financial details
 QUESTION!
5. Which of the following is the best practice for writing
a concept paper title?

A) Short and vague

B) Long and detailed with technical jargon
C) Clear, concise, and descriptive of the project’s focus
D) Focused on the authors rather than the project
ELEMENTS OF A CONCEPT
PAPER
Introduction
Pu r p o s e , N e e d a n d R a t io n a le
Project Description
S u p p o r t o r b u d get
Contact information
 INTRODUCTION
The introduction gives a bri e f o v e rv ie w o f th e p ro je c t.
It should grab the reader’s a tt e n ti o n a n d e x p la in w h a t
the project is ab o u t. T h is s e c ti o n s h o u ld a n s w e r:

What is the project?

W ha t p ro b le m d o e s it a im to s o lv e ?
Who will benefit from it?
 PURPOSE, NEED AND
RATIONALE
This section explains w h y th e p ro je c t is im po r ta n t.
It provides reasons fo r u n d er ta k in g th e p ro je c t
and shows the ne e d or p ro b le m it w ill a d dr e ss . Us e
facts or statistic s to su p po r t yo u r p oin ts .
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project desc rip tio n e xp lain s h ow th e p roject
will be carried ou t. It sh ou ld includ e:

Objectives: What are th e goa ls of the p ro je ct?

Activities or Me thodo logy: W h at st eps w ill yo u ta ke
to complete the project?
 SUPPORT OR BUDGET
This section outli n e s th e f in a n c ia l n e e d s a n d
resources requ ire d f o r t h e pr o je c t . It s h o u ld
specify how the funds wil l b e us e d a n d m a y in clud e
a simple budg et ta b le . If th e ex a c t b u d ge t is
unknown, mention the t y p e o f s u p p or t n e ed e d (e .g.,
materia ls, m a np o w er , o r s p o n s o r sh ip ).
CONTACT INFORMATION

The contact info rm a tio n s ec t io n p ro v ide s

details on how re a d e rs o r p o t e n tia l
supporters can rea ch th e p r o je c t le a d e r
or team for inqu irie s, p ar t n e rs h ip s, o r
support.
STEPS IN WRITING A CONCEPT PAPER
Conduct Research
1 Identify the Topic and
Purpose 2 Gather background information
Define the focus and reason and related literature.
for the concept paper.

Write and Refine the Draft

Develop an Outline
4 Draft the paper following

3
the standard format.
Organize key points in a
logical sequence.
Review and Finalize

5 Edit for clarity, coherence,

and completeness.
 ACTIVITY
Objective: Students create and pitch a concept paper for a new product,
service, or project.

How it Works:
Divide students into small groups.

Each group selects a topic (business idea, school project, social initiative).
They outline a concept paper including Title, Rationale, Objectives,
Discussion, and Budget.

Groups present their concept to the class, and "investors"

(teachers/classmates) ask questions and provide feedback.
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