 Another way to evaluate your idea

is to write a concept paper: a 2-

to 5-page overview of the
problem you want to address, the
solution you are proposing, and
the rationale for choosing both
the problem and solution.
 The paper can be used as a
starting point for discussions
about the topic, serve as the basis
for a source search of potential
funding agencies, or be included
in a query letter to a foundation
to create interest in your
proposal.
 Concept paper is only four or five pages
long and focuses on the visualization and
expression of the basic ideas that should
drive the project.
 It serves as a prelude to a full paper. The
full paper may be a thesis, a program, a
project, or anything that will require a
longer time to prepare. It is an
embodiment of your ideas on a certain topic
or item of interest.
 Elements of a concept Paper:

 1. A Rationale
 What prompted you to prepare the
concept paper?
 Why is the issue of such importance?
 What should you be able to produce
out of your intended study?
2. A Conceptual Framework

 It is simply your guide in working on your idea.

It is like a map that you need to follow to arrive
at your destination.
 A mind map is simply a list of keywords that you
can connect to make clear an individual issue. It
is our subconscious way of analyzing things. This
relates to how we recall past experiences.
 Mind mapping have to come up with a word, for
example, that will help you start off. You can
begin with an issue on computers and from
there, generate other ideas that connect with the
previous one.
3. Your Hypothesis

 A hypothesis is just your expected output in

the course of conducting your study. it arises
from the conceptual framework that you have
prepared.
 Ask the following questions:
◦ How are the variables related?
◦ Does one variable affect another?
◦ Are they related at all?
 A quick review of relevant and updated
literature will help you identify which variables
really matter.
 Personal interest/ passion
 Importance/ contribution to the
field
 Newness/ relevance
 Feasibility: time constraints,
availability of subject, ethical
constraints, organizational
support
1.Write a clear and succinct
purpose statement.
Your purpose statement should
be direct, clear and detailed. What
problem you are attempting to
solve and what benefits you
expect.
2.Show your knowledge of the funding
organization in the introduction.
Let the agency know that you
understand the types of project they
fund and their overall mission. Then
tell them why your particular project is
a good match with their vision.
3.Illustrate the need for solving this
problem.
In this section of your paper,
provide information about what
has been done in the past to try
to correct the problem or address
the issue.
4.Describe exactly your procedures
for accomplishing the task.
If your project is a study, include
methods of research and
gathering data.
5. Explain what you need from the
organization and why.
 Including anticipated budgets,
estimated costs of operation and
upstart, equipment, supplies and
training will demonstrate that you are
knowledgeable in all aspects of the
potential project and its
implementation.
6. Link your theory to practice.
Relate to your audience the
connections between your ideas,
your plans and your expected
outcomes.
7.Emphasize the benefits of the
project.
End your proposal by revisiting
the benefits to the organization.
 Sources:
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 Jens, S. (n.d.). Instructions for writing a concept
paper. Synonym. Retrieved on 9 August 2016 from
http://classroom.synonym.com/instructions-writing-
concept-paper-4339.html
 Lang, T.A. (n.d.). How to write, publish, and present
in the health sciences: a guide for clinicians &
laboratory researchers. USA: ACP Press.
 Regoniel, P.A. (2012 October 31). How to write a
concept paper. Retrieved on 9 August 2016 from
http://simplyeducate.me/2012/10/31/how-to-
write-a-concept-paper/
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