Lesson 2: Writing a Concept Paper

Question 1

provides an overview of the project, and helps funding agencies eliminate proposals that likely to be disapproved

Answer 1

concept paper

Question 2

this summary document states what the project is all about, the reasons for conducting the project, and how it will be carried out

Answer 2

concept paper

Question 3

T or F

a concept paper serves as a foundation of the full proposal

Answer 3

true

Question 4

true or false

a concept paper determines the feasibility of a project

Answer 4

true

Question 5

true or false

piquing the interest of potential funding agencies isn’t the goal of writing a concept paper

Answer 5

false

Question 6

true or false

a concept paper is used to obtain informal feedback on the ideas prior to preparing the full proposal

Answer 6

true

Question 7

it shows a preview of the improvements that the proponents would like to have implemented

Answer 7

concept paper

Question 8

what is the aim of a concept paper?

Answer 8

solutions to tangible issues

Question 10

three ways of explaining a concept:

Answer 10

definition, explication, clarification

Question 11

definition can be explained in three ways:

Answer 11

1. informal
2. formal
3. extended

Question 12

this definition is done through a parenthetical or brief explanation

Answer 12

informal definition

Question 13

this definition explains a term by incorporating the term to be defined, the general category of the term, and the quality that makes the term different from other terms in the same category

Answer 13

formal definition

Question 14

is a detailed way of defining a term and is usually composed of at least one paragraph. It incorporates various patterns of development to explain a given concept.

Answer 14

extended definition

Question 15

is a method of explanation in which sentences, verses, quotes or passafes are taken from a literary or academic work and then interpreted and explained in a detailed way

Answer 15

explication

Question 16

when using this technique, you need to clearly present your thesis in the introduction and follow it up with a detailed analysis of a passage or text

Answer 16

explication

Question 17

method of explanation in which the points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete examples

Answer 17

clarification

Question 18

what is the usual word range of a concept paper?

Answer 18

500-2000 words

Question 19

true or false

you need to stick to one format everytime you submit a concept paper to various funding agencies

Answer 19

false

proponent needs to follow the format & design the funding agency wants

Question 20

true or false

there are different formats of concept paper for a project vs an academic research

Answer 20

true

Question 21

parts of a concept paper for a project:

Answer 21

1. cover page
2. introduction
3. rationale/background
4. project description
5. project needs and cost

Question 22

parts of a concept paper for a project

states the name of the proponents and their affiliations

Answer 22

cover page

Question 23

parts of a concept paper for a project

states the addresses, contact numbers, and email addresses of the proponents

Answer 23

cover page

Question 24

parts of a concept paper for a project

state the head of the agency and his contact information

Answer 24

cover page

Question 25

# parts of a concept paper for a project state the date of the submission

Answer 25

cover page

Question 26

# parts of a concept paper for a project state the information about the funding agency to show that you understand its mission

Answer 26

introduction

Question 27

# parts of a concept paper for a project present and describe other partner agencies and why they are qualified

Answer 27

introduction

Question 28

# parts of a concept paper for a project provide reasons why the funding agency should support the project

Answer 28

introduction

Question 29

# parts of a concept paper for a project states the gap in knowledge to be addressed, the problems to be solved, and the project's significance

Answer 29

rationale or background

Question 30

# parts of a concept paper for a project state the goals and objectives of the project

Answer 30

project description

Question 31

# parts of a concept paper for a project present the methodology ( also called as action plan, project activities, or approach)

Answer 31

project description

Question 32

# parts of a concept paper for a project presents the timeline expressed in month and years

Answer 32

project description

Question 33

# parts of a concept paper for a project presents the timeline expressed in month and years

Answer 33

project description

Question 34

# parts of a concept paper for a project state the benefits/anticipated outcomes and how the success will be evaluated

Answer 34

project description