The Art of Success in Concept Paper Writing

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The Art of Success in Concept Paper Writing
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What is a Concept Paper?

• The concept paper is about a particular project
  with its purpose and outcomes, which is usually
  created to get the funding from potential
  sponsors. The main goal of writing a concept
  paper is to explain why this project matters and
  who will benefit from it.

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• If youre stuck and dont know how to write a
  concept paper, here is a nice guide on creating a
  wonderful piece of writing.
• Components of a Winning Concept Paper
• Start with writing a title page. Right after
  describe the problem your project addresses. Show
  on examples that it truly exists and needs an
  immediate solution.

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• Your task here is to hook the readers attention.
  If your concept paper topic is How to Deal with
  a Bad Habit, you can start with a shocking fact,
  like Every year, in USA 480,000 people die
  because of cigarette smoking. Pretty impressive,
  isnt it?

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• Statistics, personal stories, narratives and
  other catchy data can make a difference, so do a
  preliminary literature review and find out
  everything about the case. Then, impress the
  audience and make them support your project.

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• The next part is stating your goal. Use powerful
  words and positive language here, be confident
  and dont let your readers think that you have
  any doubts about the success of your project. How
  can they sponsor those whore not sure about the
  positive outcome?

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• Keep in mind that sponsors are considering
  multiple requests for funding. So, the number one
  task for you is to persuade yours is successful
  and outstanding. Ask yourself What so unique am
  I offering in this project that no one has ever
  done before?

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• Then, come up with research questions your
  mission here is to formulate concrete, clear, and
  measurable statements on which your topic is
  focused. Be as concise as possible you dont
  want to bore the sponsors, do you?

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• Next component is an abridged methodology. You
  need to explain the audience how youre going to
  solve or investigate this issue. Include here
  participants, needed instruments, procedures,
  results as well as possible limitations.

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• Timeline. No way will donors fund a completely
  open-ended project! They need to know how much
  time it will take to implement all of your ideas.
  So, be as concrete as possible.

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• Wrap your concept paper with a brief paragraph
  restating your projects goal, the basic plan of
  actions, and needs to complete it successfully.
  Include here only crucial details which you want
  to stick in the donors mind.

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• Dont forget to include a reference list with all
  citations youve used in your text. Make sure
  its written in a proper style (APA, Chicago,
  etc.). This concept paper format example should
  help you out.

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• Think youve got everything on how to write a
  concept paper for research? Check these crucial
  things you should keep in mind when choosing a
  concept paper topic
• Newness. Avoid topics which are overused. Come up
  with something original that hasnt been
  researched in details, and offer a unique angle
  of study.

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• Personal interest and passion. Research usually
  takes a while, and often even more time than you
  expect. So, dont select a topic in which youre
  not interested because it wont end up well. An
  absence of your personal interest will definitely
  influence the quality of the whole project!

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• Importance and contribution to the field. Ask
  yourself can your work advance knowledge and
  contribute something new to practice? If yes,
  keep working!

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• Feasibility. Choose the topic which can be
  actually researched. Take into account the
  following things
• time constraints can you devote enough time for
  thorough research of your problem?

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• economic factors how much this project will
  cost? Do you have enough resources for
  investigation?
• organizational support do you have an access to
  what youre going to research as well as needed
  resources, instruments, and skills?

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• Pay a close attention to budget categories in
  your concept paper. It helps the donor to define
  if the projects scope is suitable. Include
  things like
• assistance needs,
• consultants you might need to invite,
• expert groups,
• costs on travel of staff,
• study tours,
• operating expenses (materials, supplies, etc.)

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• Here are some great concept paper topics to get
  you inspired!
• How to Lose Extra Pounds in a Healthy Way
• How to Deal with Constant Insomnia
• How to Boost your Self Confidence
• What is Found in Space?
• The Process of Aging
• How Gravity Works?
• The Process of Crystallization
• Check more information in this Google book.

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