Class Notes on English for Academic and Professional Purposes

EAPP REVIEWER​ (HUMSS 12-1)



LESSON 1: PRINCIPLES IN WRITING A CONCEPT PAPER

THE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY 2. Introduction
CONCEPT
- this is an integral part of any academic paper
- is something conceived in the mind
- this gives the audience an idea about the paper
- a term used synonymously with thought or or project that you are going to make
notion
- in some cases, this also tries to identify the
- one way of communicating a concept is by context or problem that you are trying to solve
putting it on a concept paper with your proposal

- may also be defined as an abstract or generic - in this part, you can show how your project
idea generalized from particular instances relates to current issues, questions, or problems

CONCEPT PAPER - statistics and other numerical data can help
build a convincing case for why your problem
- an abstract and foundation or a means of matters
proposal for an academic paper that you are
currently writing or would like to write about 3. Project Description

- the purpose of a concept paper is to gain the - this is essential in getting the attention of your
interest of the research adviser, academic audience and convincing them that your
institution, or a funding agency which research is worthwhile
determines if the academic paper should be
given merit or not - this part is more like an abstract of the whole
written work
- a precursor or a summary of a research and is
used to further understand topics which are - research questions should be included in this
relevant in the academe and the society itself part and briefly include some supporting texts or
documents why these questions or needs must
- may answer societal, economic, or civil be addressed
problems and address them in a way that people
could understand and be sources of valuable 4. Methodology
information - even if the audience is convinced that you have
- an abridged outline of your academic paper identified an issue that matters, they will still
that is supposed to give reference and want to know that you have an idea for how to
information regarding the course of your writing solve or investigate it
endeavor - in this part, lay down the steps or procedures
PARTS OF A CONCEPT PAPER that you w

- in writing a concept paper, keep in mind that ill take in order to execute the concept or
your goal is to persuade sponsors, convincing proposal
them to fund or adopt your idea 5. Timeline
- it is critical to “hook” them right at the - this part summarizes the proposed timeline in
beginning table, chart, or graph
OUTLINE OF THE CONCEPT PAPER - this includes target dates in starting and
1. Objectives finishing a step, procedure, or task, people
involved in doing the task, and short description
- this literally tells the audience about the goals of the task, and allocated budget (if necessary)
that you want to achieve in your research


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, EAPP REVIEWER​ (HUMSS 12-1)

6. Benefits LOGICAL FALLACIES

- in this part, the audience should be clearly 1. Ad Hominem
informed about who will significantly benefit
from the concept or proposal and what benefits - a logical fallacy that discredits the opponent’s
are they going to get arguments through attacking the person’s
character or skill level rather than the argument
TIPS IN WRITING A CONCEPT PAPER itself

1. Structure your paper AD HOMINEM FALLACY EXAMPLES

- the concept paper should follow a standard ●​ “Bill claims that this was an accident,
format but we know Bill to be a liar, so we can't
take his word for it.”
- use the prescribed format by the university, ●​ “Accordingly, you did not have a stable
institution, or organization that you will write job since 2000, and the ones who you
for (e.g. APA format) have worked with are not even providing
2. Build your Words you with a good reference, so how could
you deny that you did not steal?”
- writing any academic paper requires you to
create a cohesive and clear text TYPES OF AD HOMINEM:

- by following a format or an outline, you can a.​ Abusive Ad Hominem
slowly build your idea from vague to very -​ often referred to as “personal attack”
detailed explanation or description of your text or “mudslinging”
-​ most common type of ad hominem
3. Start with the End in Sight argument
-​ occurs when someone verbally attacks
- always pick up your pen or open up your laptop
the person making the argument, rather
and start writing and researching
than criticizing the validity of their claim
4. Be Objective
Examples:
- academic papers are objective and
-​ We should argue with relevant facts
straightforward
and sound logic.
- your emotions and opinions towards the -​ You should grow a brain before
problem or subject of your research are not opening your mouth.
needed in writing the paper -​ There are so many Earth-like planets
out there that I think there must be life
5. Be Persuasive on some of them.
-​ What could you possibly know about
- a concept paper is written to convince your
this, you are an unemployed loser who
audience that your planned work or proposal is a
spends all his time watching Netflix.
matter of importance

LESSON 2: LOGICAL FALLACIES b.​ Circumstantial Ad Hominem
-​ also known as “appeal to motive”
FALLACY -​ happens when one attempts to attack a
claim by asserting that the person
- a common error in reasoning, which
making the claim is making it simply out
undermine the logic of the argument
of self-interest
- fallacies can be: -​ also involves substituting an attack on a
person’s circumstances (religion,
●​ Illegitimate arguments political affiliation, ethnic background,
●​ Irrelevant points gender, etc.)
●​ Claims that lack evidence
Examples:


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