EAPP.MELC8

​Introduction

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC):
Determines the ways a writer can elucidate on a concept by definition, explication, and clarification.

Learning Objectives:
1. Get acquainted with the idea of a concept paper;
2. Elucidate a concept through definition; explication, and clarification; and
3. Express the importance of elucidating a concept through definition, explication, and clarification

Welcome, adventurer!

Get ready to embark on a journey of knowledge and fun. First, we must find out what you already know. Answer the prettest ahead.

​Introduction

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Time to train!

The trials that follow will uncover the secrets of elucidating a concept. Choose your answers wisely to uncover the treasures of wisdom!

​Development

Development

Activity 1: Watch and Choose!

A concept paper is an academic paper that tells about a brief summary of a certain research project, its importance, and how it will be carried out. The main purpose of writing a concept paper is to convince your reader that your proposed research project is worth doing.

Watch the video on the next page and discover the following:
1. What is a concept paper?
2. What is a concept paper as an academic output/research?
3. Why is it important to write a concept paper?

Multiple Select

What is a concept paper?

• It answers the questions such as "what is it" and "what about it."

• a brief summary of a certain research project

• an idea or a concept and explains its essence in order clarify the “whatness” of that idea or concept

Multiple Select

What is a concept paper as an academic output/research?

• sometimes known as a proposal or an abstract

• seeks to convince the evaluator that the research project is worthwhile

• It aims to capture thoughts and ideas into paper for research consideration

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to write a concept paper?

• Proves that the research is worthwhile.

• It is not important.

Engagement

Activity 2: Watch and Learn!

A concept paper may be explained through different modes or patterns. This may be

in the form of definition, explication, and explanation. Before watching the video explanation on the next page, ponder on the process questions below:

1. What information is given by the video?

2. What are the three ways in elucidating a concept?

3. Why is it important to elucidate a concept through definition, explication, and clarification?

Open Ended

1. What information is given by the video?

Open Ended

2. What are the three ways in elucidating a concept?

Open Ended

3. 3. Why is it important to elucidate a concept through definition, explication, and clarification?

Assimilation

Activity 3. Practice what you have learned!

You are doing great! Now apply your newly acquired knowledge to accomplish the three challenges ahead.

Match

Match the ways to define a concept to their examples.

• “A concept paper is a document sometimes known as a proposal.”

• “A concept paper, in contrast to a full research paper, provides a preliminary overview of the core ideas and objectives of a potential project.”

• “An example of a concept paper is the proposal of Dela Cruz. et al (n.d.) about the problems encountered on disaster risk reduction management by secondary schools in a municipality in Quezon.”

Using synonyms and antonyms

Comparing and contrasting

Using example

• Using synonyms and antonyms

• Comparing and contrasting

• Using example

Dropdown

Complete the sentence to explicate the term "concept" by using theories.



A concept, according to ​

Select answer

in psychology, is a ​

Select answer

that is formed when our brains organize and group individual elements or sensory experiences into a meaningful and coherent whole.”

Categorize

Options (6)

choosing data sources

examining data

integrating data

using synonyms and antonyms

comparing and contrasting

using theories

Categorize which are ways to elucidate a concept by clarification and which are not.

Clarification

Not clarificatio

Assimilation

Great job, Adventurer!

You have conquered the challenges of this module. You are now ready for our final trial!

Complete the posttest and reflection to finish your quest.

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Congratulations!

You have done well, Adventurer!

Keep reaching for the stars and achieving amazing things. The world is your playground, and you're rocking it! #ProjectASCEND

Alexis P. Igloria
Bernadette A. Condes, PhD
Reicon C. Condes, PhD
Jessie V. Vasquez

Management Team:

Kalvin B. Tambiloc

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Development Team

Reviewer:

Reicon C. Condes, PhD

QNHS-SHS SY 2021-2022 EAPP. In-house produced modules. Quarter 1 – Week 5-8. pp.1-11

 

Ybaňez, A. R. M. L., Actub, M. C., Mccary, M. C., Magaway, K. C., Macua, C. V., Mutia, L. L., Tizon, M. C., Montecalvo, D. V., & Natividad, C. C. (2020). SHS English for Academic and Professional Purposes, Alternative Delivery Mode, Quarter 1–Module 5: Writing a Concept Paper. Department of Education–Regional Office 10.

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