THE CONCEPT

PAPER
If you happen to be or work in the
following fields in the future, what
program or project would you
initiate or conceptualize to help
better the lives of the people? Write
as many as you can and explain
why.
1. Art
2. Business
3. Education
4. Philosophy
5. Politics
6. Religious Group
7. Science and Technology
8. Sports
9. Technical Vocation
10. Fishery and Aquatic Resources
Innovation or conceptualizing a new
ideas in various aspects of human
endeavor is significantly important
in today's concept of globalization.
Experts believe that innovation
leads to effective strategic planning,
information literacy, media literacy,
social literacy and even wealth
creation.
In business specifically, it is
believed that 90% of the businesses
worldwide consider innovation as
their priority, thus initiate system of
innovation as an important
indicator of corporate sustainability.
Competition combined with great
demand from the clients or
customers is also believed to be the
reason why companies think of new
strategies for their business.
In research, innovation plays an
important role in the economic and
social development of society. Also,
innovation in research is also
critical to the mission of any
academic institution to obtain the
status of being sustainable entity
To realize all of these innovations,
and to convince funders to support
these innovation, a writer must have
the convincing power to do so by
putting it into writing through a
CONCEPT PAPER.
A concept paper, also known
prospectus, preliminary proposal
or pre-proposal, is a document
written to convince potential funders
to sponsor a product, program or
services. It contains detailed
information about the very concept,
its objectives, how long a project may
take, how much money it may cost
and how its completion may benefit
all parties
Uses of Concept Paper
 To interest potential funders
 To develop potential solutions or
investigations into project ideas
 To determine whether a project is
fundable
 To serve as the foundation of a full
proposal
 Five Components of an Effective
Concept Paper

1. Introduction- This part highlights

the applicant‘s mission and vision
and how it aligns with the funders or
the sponsors. Further, this explains
why the sponsor should accept and
fund the project in the given general
area. This may also introduce the
applicants partners in accomplishing
the proposed project or program.
2. Purpose or Rationale- Like
Review of Related Literature in
research, the rationale of the
concept paper provides written
studies about the topic, gap in
knowledge to be filled, and problems
to be addressed in the realization of
the project. This may also be merged
with the introduction as it would
also highlight the significance of the
project and why it has to be
supported.
3. Project Description- This section
includes goals, objective, and
overview of methodology of the
project which should be based on
empirical evidence, reasonable cost
and complexity and time
boundedness. Moreso, this part of
the paper stresses out plan to do,
approach to be utilized and benefits
and potential impacts to achieve.
Through the description of the
project, it must come to the surface
 that the project is unique, unusual,
innovative and has novel approach in
dealing or solving the problem at
hand.
4. Support or Budget- Although in
some cases this section is left out,
this provides an outline of either the
main budget categories for the
support of the proposed project or the
bottom line amount which has the
explanation on how the budget will
be spent or allocated.
5. Contact Information- This section
provides the contact information of
the applicant or his organizations
authorized personnel to make funding
request should the funder or sponsor
agree with the proposed project.
 Sample of a Concept Paper

CONCEPT PAPER FOR

ENGLISH WEEK
CELEBRATION
Introduction
The Language Department has
been proud of its commitment in
facilitating students language
proficiency in full capacity and
capability to produce well-rounded
graduates who could express
themselves and speak their minds
with confidence, accuracy and
fluency. It’s a fact this starts in the
classroom, but we also believe that
this can be more developed through
activities outside the classroom like
our proposed program, ENGLISH
WEEK: Outpouring the Vincentian
Hearts and Mind through Language
Proficiency.
Purpose or Rationale
The importance of language
proficiency as part of enhancing
educational attainment can never
be over emphasized. In fact, experts
believe that students English or any
language proficiency truly affects
and improves academic
performance and having an
academic setting but lacks
opportunity for students to
showcase in their skills in this
regard may lower academic
performance. It is for this reason
that the department would always
initiate programs and projects that
have the aim to develop students
language skills to realize this vision
and mission. The proposed program,
ENGLISH WEEK: Outpouring the
Vincentian Hearts and Mind
through Language Proficiency, has
the purpose to hone students
 language skills at the same time
develop their self confidence in using
the language through friendly
competition among themselves.

Project Description
ENGLISH WEEK: Outpouring
the Vincentian Hearts and Mind
through Language Proficiency is
open to all students who are taking
English classes this semester.
The competition includes spelling
contest, on the spot essay writing,
and impromptu speech. This contests
will be on February 9, 2017,
simultaneously done in different
venues to be announced later. The
following are the mechanics, criteria
for judging and prizes that await the
winners for each category.
Spelling Contest
General Mechanics:
1. Open to all students having
English class this semester.
2. Contestants must enlist
themselves with any English
teacher 3 days before the
competition.
3. All contestants must be at the
assigned venue at 8 AM
4. All contestants are expected to dress
up modestly and appropriately.
5. The contest will have three round,
EASY, AVERAGE, and DIFFICULT.
6. The decision of the judges is final
and unappealable.
Awards:
First Placer- P5,000 and certificate
of recognition
Second Placer- P3,000 and
certificate of recognition
Third Placer- P2,000 and certificate
of recognition
On the spot Essay Writing Contest

1. Open to all students having

English class this semester.
2. Contestants must enlist
themselves with any English
teacher 3 days before the
competition.
3. All contestants must be at the
assigned venue at 8 AM.
4. All contestants are expected to
dress up modestly and
appropriately.
5. The theme will be announced on
the contest proper.
6. All entries must be written in
English and must be atleast 250
and must not exceed 2,000 words.
7. The decision of the judges is final
and unappealable.
Criteria for Judging

Content and Originality 40%

Structure and Style 30%
Mechanics 30%
Prizes
First Place-P5,000 and certificate of
recognition
Second Place-P3,000 and certificate
of recognition
Third Place-P2,000 and certificate of
recognition
Memorized Speech
General Mechanics:
1. Open to all students having
English class this semester.
2. Contestants must enlist
themselves with any English
teacher 2 weeks before the
competition.
3. All contestants must be at the
assigned venue at 8 AM.
4. All contestants are expected to
dress up modestly and
appropriately.
5. The piece will be given two weeks
before the date of the contest.
6. The decision of the judges is final
and unappealable.
Criteria for Judging
Mastery of the Piece 30 points
Interpretation/Delivery 30 points
Poise and Appearance 10 points
Voice Quality 10 points
Gestures 10 points
Audience Impact 10 points
Awards:
First Placer P5,000 and certificate of
recognition
Second Placer P3,000 and certificate
of recognition
Third Placer P2,000 and certificate of
recognition
Budget for the Project
Designated

Contact Information
The Languages Department is open
to all suggestions and
recommendation to improve the said
event. You may dial local 224.
For your perusal and approval.
 Answer the following questions orally.
1. What is a concept paper?
2. Why is there a need for effective and
innovative concept paper today?
3. What is an effective concept paper?
4. What are the essential components of
a concept paper?
5. What are possible reasons as to why
a concept paper can be denied or
rejected?
 Creating your Own Cross Word
Puzzle
Do these:
 Create a name for your cross word
puzzle
 List down the words that you want
another pair to guess
 Define these terms or give their
synonyms as a guide to guess these
words
 Design the cross word that would fit
the words you have listed
 Exchange cross word puzzle with
other pair
 Compare the results
Answer the following question.

1. If you had the opportunity to bring

any person past or present, fictional
or non fictional to a place that is
special to you (your hometown or
country, a favourite location, etc)
who would you bring and why? Tell
us what you would share with that
person.
2. Is homework good or bad for
student achievement?
3. What rules should college or high
school students follow when
posting to social media?
4. Does reporting by ordinary citizens
actually give us better news?
5. How is the internet affecting our
intelligence?
3. The destruction of the worlds
forests is inevitable as our need for
land and food grows. Do you agree?

4. What rules should college or high

school students follow when posting
to social media?

5. Does reporting by ordinary citizens

actually give us better news?