Principles in Writing A Concept Paper

Reading a Concept Paper
 Concepts are usually explained by experts or researchers in a form of concept paper that
attempts to explain, define, describe the phenomenon at hand.
 Reading a concept paper is an essential academic practice that increases one’s knowledge
Principles in Writing a Concept Paper

A. Definition and Purpose of a Concept Paper
 Concept Paper- a kind of essay that explains, defines, and describes a concept (Ideally a
new one) in a specific field of discipline, which the readers must be informed about.
 Concepts can range from simple ideas to academic and professional.
 Concepts can also be discovered through research and thus need to be published.
 Concept Paper serves primarily to inform and educate readers of the idea/phenomenon
that is relatively new to them.
B. Ways of Explaining a Concept
1. Definition is used to provide a basic information on the concept usually taken from
reference materials or the concept’s proponents.
2. Description uses vivid details, marked by the way of employing sensory descriptions, to
allow the readers to visualize the subject and get the dominant impression of the text.
3. Illustration explains a general idea by presenting specific examples.
4. Process Analysis shows how to do something or how something works by analyzing and
presenting the steps in accomplishing.
C. Components of a Concept Paper
1. A Focused Explanation
 highlights the subject by explaining its nature and definition and by giving concrete
examples
2. A Readable Plan
 well-organized concept paper follows a logical flow
 smooth transition
3. Appropriate Explanatory Strategies

 integrates several ways of shedding light on the concept
 combination of definition, description, illustration, and/or process analysis
4. Smooth Integration of Sources

 Selects reliable and credible sources that is cited properly
D. Organization of a Concept Paper

 A concept paper is essentially an essay that contains three basic parts- introduction, body,
and conclusion.
 An average concept paper is expected to have three main division in the body paragraphs,
which represent three main sections to explain the concept better.
 The first body paragraph is labeled as background information to deal with basic
definitions and descriptions while the second and third paragraphs tackle other specific
contents.
I. Introduction
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A. General Statements
B. Thesis Statement
II. Body
A. Main section 1
1. Topic sentence
2. Supporting detail
4. Concluding sentence
B. Main section 2
1. Topic sentence
C. Main section 3
1. Topic sentence
III. Conclusion
A. Restatement of thesis
B. Summary of main points
C. Final comment
Writing the Concept Paper

Step 1: Exploring Possible Topics
a. Arts and Design
b. Business and Management
c. Law
d. Psychology
e. Philosophy
f. Politics and Government
g. Religion and Belief Systems
h. Science and Technology
i. Sports, Fitness, and Wellness
j. Technical-Vocational-Livelihood
k. Home Economics
Step 2: Gathering Information about the Topic

a. Magazines
 Published by reputable press companies are easily accessible through the library and
local bookstores
 Contain articles on diverse topics written by journalists or scholars who extensively
research on the topic they write about
 Examples: National Geographic, Newsweek, The Economist
b. Academic Journal
 Collection of articles written by scholars in academic and professional fields
 Reviewed by an editorial board to decide which articles are to be accepted and
included in each volume
 Journals that are peer reviewed are an excellent source when doing scholarly research
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 Examples: Journal of Communication, The Historian, Journal of American Medical
Association, The Economic Journal
c. Databases
 Online platform that contain citations of article in magazines, journal, full-text
journals, theses/dissertations, and media forms like podcasts, blogs, and videos
 Examples: Academic Seach Complete, ERIC: Education Resource Information
Center, JSTOR, Scopus
d. Newspapers
 Published articles on current events, editorials, and features that contain credible
information that are widely available to readers since they are published daily
 Printed newspapers also have online versions accessible through mobile applications
or through websites
 Examples: Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, New York Times, Business
World
e. Books
 Classic source of information that contain updated information on various academic
and professional fields
 Readily available in school libraries
 Examples: Business Ethics in Theory and Practice: Contributions from Asia and New
Zealand. Editors: Werhane, Patricia H. Singer, Alan E.
f. Encyclopedias
 Compilation of factual information on general and specific content area topics
 Helpful resource for background information, key concepts, and ideas.
 Examples: Literary Encyclopedia, The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics
Step 3: Organizing Information

 Decide on the general structure and content of your paper
 Concept paper ranges from 1500-2000 words, select the main points to discuss in the
paper.
 Organize your information in a sentence outline form.
Draft
 students may start writing their draft if their topic is approved and they finished
creating an outline
Polish
 Self evaluation & Peer evaluation
 Focus/Organization
 The Paper achieves the purpose by presenting the concept clearly.
 The presentation of the concept is adapted to the paper’s intended audience.
 The paper contains a combination of methods of paragraph development to
present the concept.
 Information are presented in logical manner.
 Elaboration/Support/Style
 Sufficient details are provided to explain the main points in the paper.
 The details are presented clearly and logically.
 Transition words are used effectively.
 The paper is written in an academic and professional tone.
 Grammar, Usage and Mechanics
 The writing is flawless in terms of spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
 Sentences are complete and are not erroneous in terms of structure.
 The paper follows the prescribed format and structure.
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 Citation/References
 The paper incorporated credible sources of information.
 The citation and referencing follow the prescribed format.
 The paper is free of any plagiarized content.
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Reading a Concept Paper

Principles in Writing a Concept Paper

B. Ways of Explaining a Concept

C. Components of a Concept Paper

3. Appropriate Explanatory Strategies

4. Smooth Integration of Sources

D. Organization of a Concept Paper

Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation

Writing the Concept Paper

Step 2: Gathering Information about the Topic

Step 3: Organizing Information

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