This document outlines the typical parts and structure of a concept paper for either a project or academic research. For a project concept paper, it describes sections for a cover page, introduction, rationale, project description, needs/costs. For academic research, it lists sections for a title page, background, literature review, problem statement, methodology, timeline, and references. The purpose is to convey key information about the proposed work in a concise yet informative manner.
This document outlines the typical parts and structure of a concept paper for either a project or academic research. For a project concept paper, it describes sections for a cover page, introduction, rationale, project description, needs/costs. For academic research, it lists sections for a title page, background, literature review, problem statement, methodology, timeline, and references. The purpose is to convey key information about the proposed work in a concise yet informative manner.
This document outlines the typical parts and structure of a concept paper for either a project or academic research. For a project concept paper, it describes sections for a cover page, introduction, rationale, project description, needs/costs. For academic research, it lists sections for a title page, background, literature review, problem statement, methodology, timeline, and references. The purpose is to convey key information about the proposed work in a concise yet informative manner.
This document outlines the typical parts and structure of a concept paper for either a project or academic research. For a project concept paper, it describes sections for a cover page, introduction, rationale, project description, needs/costs. For academic research, it lists sections for a title page, background, literature review, problem statement, methodology, timeline, and references. The purpose is to convey key information about the proposed work in a concise yet informative manner.
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Parts of a Concept Paper
A concept paper usually ranges from
500 to 2000 words. The parts of a concept paper may also vary depending on the nature of the project / activity. A. For a Project 1. Cover Page
State the name of the proponents
and their affiliations. State the addresses, contact numbers, and email addresses of the proponents. A. For a Project 1. Cover Page
State the head of the agency and
his/her contact information. State the date of submission. A. For a Project 2. Introduction State the info about the funding agency to show that you understand its mission. Present and describe other partner agencies and why they are qualified as such. A. For a Project 2. Introduction State the mission of the agency that the proponents represent & align it to the funding agency’s mission. Also, state the year the proponents’ agency was establish, its major accomplishments & other details that demonstrate its capability to undertake the proposed project. A. For a Project 2. Introduction reasons why the funding agency should support the project. 3. Rationale State the gap in knowledge to be addressed by the project. State the problems to be solved. State the projects’ significance. A. For a Project 4. Project Description State the goals and objectives of the project. Present the methodology (sometimes termed as Action Plan, Project Activities or Approach. A. For a Project 4. Project Description Present the timeline expressed in months and year. State the benefits or anticipated outcomes. State how success of outcomes will be evaluated. A. For a Project 5. Project Needs and Cost Outline the main budget; include the item description and amount. Explain or justify how the budget will be used. List the personnel or equipment needed for the project. B. For Academic Research 1. Title Page State your research title. State your name and school. State the date of submission. 2. Background of the Study Provide the current state of the field you are researching on B. For Academic Research 2. Background of the Study State the gap in knowledge and problems to be addressed by the research. Provide statistics and previous studies to prove your claims. State the reason why you want to investigate on the chosen topic. B. For Academic Research 2. Background of the Study State the theoretical and practical implications of your proposed research. 3. Preliminary Literature Review Providea theoretical framework. These includes the theory that will guide you in the conduct of your research B. For Academic Research 3. Preliminary Literature Review Provide related literature that supports your topic. Provide related studies that will help you in conducting the research or analyzing and discussing the data. Provide a brief synthesis of the reviewed literature & studies B. For Academic Research 4. Statement of the Problem/Objectives State your general problem in one sentence. State your specific research questions or objectives. 5. Abridged Methodology Provide the context and participants of the study. B. For Academic Research 5. Abridged Methodology Provide the instruments to be used. Provide the data collection procedure. Provide the data analysis scheme to be used. B. For Academic Research 6. Timeline Provide a timeline set in months and year. 7. References Provide a list of all books, journals and other resources cited in your paper.