EAPP

Defines an idea or a concept and explains its essence to clarify the "whatness" of that idea or concept.

Answer the question: What is it? And What about it?

• Concept Paper

• Position Paper

• Technical Report

• Critique Paper

Also used to summarize a research project or a project proposal. It tells the reader what the project is, why it is important, and how it will be carried out.

• Concept Paper

• Position Paper

• Technical Report

• Critique Paper

Devoted to discussing one side of an issue.

• Concept Paper

• Position Paper

• Technical Report

• Critique Paper

It is a critical examination of a position using facts and inductive reasoning, which addresses both strengths and weaknesses of the author’s opinion.

• Concept Paper

• Position Paper

• Technical Report

• Critique Paper

A formal report designed to convey technical information in a clear and easily accessible format. It is divided into sections which allow different readers to access different levels of information

• Concept Paper

• Position Paper

• Technical Report

• Critique Paper

It is a written statement of the facts of a situation, project, process or test; how these facts were ascertained; their significance; the conclusions that have been drawn from them; and in some cases the recommendations that are being made.

• Concept Paper

• Position Paper

• Technical Report

• Critique Paper

Which of the following is NOT a type of definition used in concept papers?

• Formal definition

• Informal definition

• Implied definition

• Extended definition

What elements are included in a formal definition?

• The term, the context, and the examples

• The term, the class, and the distinguishing features

• The purpose, the audience, and the timeline

• The introduction, the body, and the conclusion

What is typically merged in the background section of a research concept paper?

• Introduction and conclusion

• Introduction and purpose

• Methodology and benefits

• Goals and outcomes

What should a simple concept paper include in its introduction?

• Related literature review

• Conflict resolution strategies

• Thesis statement and claims

• Detailed timeline and budget