This is Module 14 for Empowerment Technologies, Quarter 2, a Senior High School Self-Learning Module from DepEd’s Alternative Delivery Mode (First Edition, 2020, DepEd National Capital Region). It helps learners plan a social advocacy, the cause they want to support, and write a concept paper for an ICT project for social change. By the end, learners will have written their own concept paper and built a short survey in Google Forms.
On this page 6 sections
What learners will learn
The module has one lesson, Lesson 1 – Planning and Conceptualizing Social Advocacy, built on this learning competency:
- Identify a local or regional cause or issue for Social Change related to specific professional tracks that can be addressed or tackled using an ICT Project for Social Change (CS_ICT11/12-ICTPT-IIm-p16)
After the module, learners are expected to:
- understand how to plan and conceptualize an ICT project;
- understand what a concept paper is;
- understand the steps in creating a concept paper;
- create their own concept paper on a proposed ICT project; and
- create a short survey using Google Forms.
Planning your advocacy with SMART goals
The module tells learners to start with the end in mind. Generate ideas by looking at opportunities based on your target audience, and make sure your goal is SMART:
| Letter | Meaning | What it asks of you |
|---|---|---|
| S | Specific | State exactly what you want to achieve |
| M | Measurable | Know how you will tell when you reach the goal; make it trackable and quantifiable |
| A | Attainable | Aim for a goal that is challenging but possible, and check the tools and resources you have |
| R | Realistic | Know yourself and be honest with yourself about what you can do |
| T | Time-bound | Give yourself a deadline so you stay focused |
What a concept paper is
A concept paper is a summary of a project or issue. It draws on your interests, experience, and expertise, and gives an in-depth discussion of a topic you have a strong position on. The terms “concept paper”, “proposal”, and “abstract” are often used for the same purpose. A concept paper can also be an educational tool for finding a solution to a problem or issue.
Key points in making a concept paper
- Write down the questions related to the topic or idea you chose.
- Develop a hypothesis or possible solution for each question.
- Identify the data you need to answer the questions and how you will gather it.
Your topic should come from a real cause you want to help. It should not be chosen to bring you fame or power.
Suggested format
- Font size of 12 points
- Double line and paragraph spacing
- A serif font such as Times New Roman, Garamond, or Baskerville
The six elements of a concept paper
- Title: catches the audience’s interest and gives an overview of the project.
- Introduction: includes the mission, vision, and a brief overview of the project. It should make a clear, good impression on readers.
- Purpose: explains why the project is worth the time, effort, and money. The focus is on helping other people and creating an impact for change, not on proving you are right.
- Description: gives the necessary information, data, and details. It covers the steps and procedures, the methods for solving the problem, and how you will show that your solution works.
- Support: covers the budget and possible sponsors. Support can also be moral support from friends, relatives, and others.
- Contact Information: tells people how to reach you, including the creator’s name, address, phone number, email address, and website.
How to use this module
The module follows the usual SLM parts. You start with a 15-item pretest (What I Know) and end with a 15-item Assessment. Answer keys for the activities and tests are at the back. Write all answers on a separate sheet of paper, and do not write on the module.
The main tasks are:
- What’s More: write a two- to three-page concept paper on a local or regional issue related to your professional track. It must include all six elements.
- What I Have Learned: answer three reflection questions about a local issue, the value of concept papers, and how a student can make an impact.
- What I Can Do: make a public Google Form with the details of your concept paper and a questionnaire. Share it with friends, family, and neighbors. Then analyze the responses and write a short conclusion or experience report.
- Additional Activities: name two people, companies, or organizations whose advocacy made a great impact on society and the ICT community.
For learners: Take the pretest honestly before reading. Check your answers only after you finish, and ask your teacher if a part is unclear.
For parents: The Google Form task needs internet access and people willing to answer the survey. You can help by answering it and by sharing it with relatives.
For teachers: The concept paper and the survey report make good outputs to collect. Use the six elements as a checklist when you review the concept papers.
Frequently asked questions
What grade and quarter is this Empowerment Technologies module for?
It is Quarter 2, Module 14 of Empowerment Technologies, a Senior High School subject. Its competency code (CS_ICT11/12) covers Grades 11 and 12.
What are the elements of a concept paper in this module?
The module lists six elements: Title, Introduction, Purpose, Description, Support, and Contact Information.
What does SMART stand for in planning a social advocacy?
SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound. The module uses these to make sure an advocacy goal is clear, trackable, doable, honest, and has a deadline.
Does the module have an answer key?
Yes. The answer key at the back covers the What’s New activity, the What I Know pretest, and the Assessment.
What is the final output of this module?
Learners write a two- to three-page concept paper on a local or regional issue. They then create a public Google Forms survey about it, analyze the responses, and write a short report.
Full text of the module
The text below is a transcription of the PDF above, as printed.
Empowerment Technologies Quarter 2 – Module 14: Planning and Conceptualizing Social Advocacy for Developing an ICT Project
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Empowerment Technologies – Senior High School Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 2 – Module 14: Planning and Conceptualizing Social Advocacy for Developing an ICT Project First Edition, 2020
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Empowerment Technologies Quarter 2 – Module 14: Planning and Conceptualizing Social Advocacy for Developing an ICT Project
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you to plan and conceptualize your social advocacy and guide you to create your own concept paper. The scope of this module permits to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognize the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
The module mainly focuses on one lesson:
- Lesson 1 – Planning and Conceptualizing Social Advocacy
Learning Competencies and Codes:
Identify a local or regional cause or issue for Social Change related to specific professional tracks that can be addressed or tackled using an ICT Project for Social Change (CS_ICT11/12-ICTPT-Iim-p16)
Upon successful completion of this module, you are expected to:
- understand how to plan and conceptualized an ICT Project;
- understand what concept paper is;
- understand the steps on how to create a concept paper;
- create his/her own concept paper on proposed ICT Project; and
- create a short survey using Google Form.
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What I Know
Directions: Choose the best answer for each question. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Systematical It is summaries of projects or issues that contemplate interests, experience and expertise that commonly serves as a purpose of delivering an in-depth discussion of a certain topic that a person has a strong position on.
- A. Dissertation
- B. Concept Paper
- C. Concept Map
- D. Conceptualized Framework
The element of concept paper that includes the mission and vision and brief overview of a project or concept paper.
- A. Title
- B. Purpose
- C. Description
- D. Introduction
The process of planning and conceptualizing Social Advocacy that answers when will you know when you reach it and making sure that you goal is trackable and quantifiable.
- A. Specific
- B. Realistic
- C. Attainable
- D. Measurable
It is the work towards a goal that is challenging but possible and doable. It is about checking of tools or resources that helps to achieve and attain a goal.
- A. Realistic
- B. Attainable
- C. Time-bound
- D. Measurable
It is the element of concept that talks about the reasons why the project is worth the time, effort and money in creation of the concept paper.
- A. Purpose
- B. Description
- C. Introduction
- D. Contact Information
It is a process of giving yourself a deadline that helps you to be focused in reaching your goals.
- A. Realistic
- B. Attainable
- C. Time-bound
- D. Measurable
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Title is one of the elements of concept paper. Which of the following define it?
- A. It includes the reasons why the project is worth the time, effort and money in creation of the concept paper.
- B. It includes all the necessary information about the project or a concept paper.
- C. It includes the mission and vision and brief overview of a project or concept paper.
- D. It serves a lot in terms of getting the audience interest and gives a fully overview of a project or concept paper.
The proper formatting of concept paper is suggested to be the following, EXCEPT.
- A. The font size should be at 12 points.
- B. Use whatever font style and font size you desire to use.
- C. The line and paragraph spacing should be in double space.
- D. Use font style such as Times New Roman, Garamond, Baskerville or other similar Serif typefaces.
Which of the following is NOT a key point in making a concept paper?
- A. Write down the questions correlated the topic or idea you have chosen.
- B. Come up with a concept topic or idea that will make you on the spot of fame and power.
- C. Develop hypothesis or possible solutions from each of the questions that you have listed.
- D. Identify what kind of data you need to answer questions and on how you will gather the information needed.
Which of the following statement is NOT true about concept paper?
- A. The terms “concept paper”, “proposal” or “abstract” are often used interchangeably as they can be used for the same function.
- B. Concept paper can also be used as a mainstream educational tool to develop and to create solution to a certain problem or issue.
- C. Concept papers are summaries of projects or issues that contemplate interests, experience and expertise that commonly serves as a purpose of delivering an in-depth discussion of a certain topic that a person has a strong position on.
- D. None of the above.
The element of concept paper that includes all the necessary information about the project or a concept paper.
- A. Title
- B. Support
- C. Description
- D. Introduction
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Support is one of the elements of a concept paper. Which of the following defines it?
- A. It includes the budget needed for the project or concept paper.
- B. It includes all the necessary information about the project or a concept paper.
- C. It includes the mission and vision and brief overview of a project or concept paper.
- D. It serves a lot in terms of getting the audience interest and gives a fully overview of a project or concept paper.
In planning and conceptualizing the content, you always need to start with the ends in mind and generate your own ideas by identifying various opportunities based on the target audience and ensuring your goal is SMART. The “S” in SMART goal stands for what?
- A. Specific
- B. Standard
- C. Sustainable
The process of planning and conceptualizing where knowing yourself is the key to your success. Honesty within yourself will make it all possible.
- A. Specific
- B. Realistic
- C. Attainable
- D. Time-Bound
Isabel was been recognized by an international organization for outstanding concept paper in the ICT Community. Which of the following should she provide for the possible sponsors to reach her?
- A. She should give her complete contact information.
- B. She should give her best to find possible sponsors.
- C. She should provide the concept paper’s mission and vision.
- D. She should provide her own purpose and goal for the project.
introduction critical is that making it you need to make a clear and good impression to the possible readers.
Purpose – This element of concept paper includes the reasons why your chosen project or advocacy campaign is worth all the time effort and money. You need to make a strong atmosphere of purpose. Your purpose should not only be to prove your right, but it is more about on how you can help other people in the purpose of your chosen concept paper. Remember your main purpose here is to bring something good and create an impact for a change.
Description – This element of concept paper includes all the necessary information, data and details about your project. This element talks about the steps and procedure on how you will do things properly. It also expounds the methods and plans on how you will answer the problems of the concept and in revealing the efficacy of your solution to the problems. This element also involves ways on how you will process your concept into a clear technique of the production of concrete solution in harmonious purpose that will lead to the creation of a successful project or advocacy.
Support – This element of concept paper contains your budget needed for the project. Every project needed funds to be published and materialized their certain cause, thus support from a sponsor/s necessary to be consider. Remember that support does not only means monetary things, but it can also be as moral support from your friends, relative and among others, depending on the topic or cause who have chosen.
Contact Information – The element of concept paper that includes information on how the you can be contacted. These includes the following (but not limited to): a) name/s of the creator/s, b) address, c) phone or telephone number, d) email address, and e) website.
What’s More
Directions: Create your own Concept Paper composed of (2) two to (3) three pages that discusses your local or regional cause or issue related to your specific professional tracks and that will serve as your proposed Social Advocacy. Your concept paper should show the following elements of a concept paper as follows: (Write your answer on a separate paper.)
Title:
Introduction:
Purpose:
Description:
Support:
Contact Information:
What I Have Learned
Directions: Answer the following questions on a separate paper.
In your perspective, give one specific local or regional issue that can be solved using Social Advocacy as ICT Project such as in creation of a Concept Paper?
Do you think a Concept Paper is a good source of information for people to be enlighten their minds in giving possible solution/s to an existing problem to relevant societal issues in your locality or region? Explain your answer.
As part of your community, school, and neighborhood, how do you think a student like you can bring impact to specific local or regional issue to be resolved?
What I Can Do
Directions: As a learner, you have now you have learned that the creation of concept paper can be a starting point to bring change to social stage. Now create a short online survey using Google Form. The form should contain: (1) the details and content of your concept paper (2) the questionnaire – the questions/ratings you can acquired related to your own made concept paper.
Make sure to make it public so anyone from your friends, relative, family, neighbor and etc. can fill-out your online form. Right after, analyze their responses about how they perceive on your proposed ICT project. Then create a short conclusion or brief experience report about on what the survey result ended up. Write your answer on a separate paper.
For sample of survey you may visit this Link: OR Scan the QR Code below:
bit.ly/ConceptPaperSampleSurvey
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Assessment
Directions: Choose the best answer for each question. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
In planning and conceptualizing the content, you always need to start with the ends in mind and generate your own ideas by identifying various opportunities based on the target audience and ensuring your goal is SMART. The “S” in SMART goal stands for what?
- A. Specific
- B. Standard
- C. Sustainable
- D. Systematical
The process of planning and conceptualizing Social Advocacy that answers when will you know when you reach it and making sure that you goal is trackable and quantifiable.
- A. Specific
- B. Realistic
- C. Attainable
- D. Measurable
It is the work towards a goal that is challenging but possible and doable. It is about checking of tools or resources that helps to achieve and attain a goal.
- A. Realistic
- B. Attainable
- C. Time-bound
- D. Measurable
The process of planning and conceptualizing where knowing yourself is the key to your success. Honesty within yourself will make it all possible.
- A. Specific
- B. Realistic
- C. Attainable
- D. Time-Bound
It is a process of giving yourself a deadline that helps you to be focused in reaching your goals.
- A. Realistic
- B. Attainable
- C. Time-bound
- D. Measurable
It is summaries of projects or issues that contemplate interests, experience and expertise that commonly serves as a purpose of delivering an in-depth discussion of a certain topic that a person has a strong position on.
- A. Dissertation
- B. Concept Paper
- C. Concept Map
- D. Conceptualized Framework
The proper formatting of concept paper is suggested to be the following, EXCEPT ONE.
- A. The font size should be at 12 points.
- B. Use whatever font style and font size you desire to use.
- C. The line and paragraph spacing should be in double space.
- D. Use font style such as Times New Roman, Garamond, Baskerville or other similar Serif typefaces.
Which of the following is NOT a key point in making a concept paper?
- A. Write down the questions correlated the topic or idea you have chosen.
- B. Come up with a concept topic or idea that will make you on the spot of fame and power.
- C. Develop hypothesis or possible solutions from each of the questions that you have listed.
- D. Identify what kind of data you need to answer questions and on how you will gather the information needed.
The element of concept paper that includes the mission and vision and brief overview of a project or concept paper.
- A. Title
- B. Purpose
- C. Description
- D. Introduction
The element of concept paper that includes all the necessary information about the project or a concept paper.
- A. Title
- B. Support
- C. Description
- D. Introduction
Support is one of the elements of a concept paper. Which of the following defines it?
- A. It includes the budget needed for the project or concept paper.
- B. It includes all the necessary information about the project or a concept paper.
- C. It includes the mission and vision and brief overview of a project or concept paper.
- D. It serves a lot in terms of getting the audience interest and gives a fully overview of a project or concept paper.
Title is one of the elements of concept paper. Which of the following define it?
- A. It includes the reasons why the project is worth the time, effort and money in creation of the concept paper.
- B. It includes all the necessary information about the project or a concept paper.
- C. It includes the mission and vision and brief overview of a project or concept paper.
- D. It serves a lot in terms of getting the audience interest and gives a fully overview of a project or concept paper.
It is the element of concept that talks about the reasons why the project is worth the time, effort and money in creation of the concept paper.
- A. Purpose
- B. Description
- C. Introduction
- D. Contact Information
Isabel was been recognized by an international organization for outstanding concept paper in the ICT Community. Which of the following should she provide for the possible sponsors to reach her?
- A. She should give her complete contact information.
- B. She should give her best to find possible sponsors.
- C. She should provide the concept paper’s mission and vision.
- D. She should provide her own purpose and goal for the project.
Which of the following statement is NOT true about concept paper?
- A. The terms “concept paper”, “proposal” or “abstract” are often used interchangeably as they can be used for the same function.
- B. Concept paper can also be used as a mainstream educational tool to develop and to create solution to a certain problem or issue.
- C. Concept papers are summaries of projects or issues that contemplate interests, experience and expertise that commonly serves as a purpose of delivering an in-depth discussion of a certain topic that a person has a strong position on.
- D. None of the above.
Additional Activities
Directions: A success of a certain advocacy or campaign was in the hand or it’s proponents on how they are really decided to make change. This only start with the creation of concept paper that leads to materialization of the project unto its success story. Now, cite (2) person, company or organization who created a great impact to the society in creating their own advocacy and their contribution to the ICT Community. Write your answer on a separate paper.
Answer Key
[transcriber’s note: the answer key table is printed upside down on the page]
| What’s New | What I Know | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Introduction | 1. B | 1. A |
| 2. Purpose | 2. D | 2. D |
| 3. Description | 3. D | 3. B |
| 4. Support | 4. B | 4. B |
| 5. Contact | 5. A | 5. C |
| 6. Title | 6. C | 6. B |
| 7. D | 7. B | |
| 8. B | 8. B | |
| 9. B | 9. D | |
| 10. D | 10. C | |
| 11. C | 11. A | |
| 12. A | 12. D | |
| 13. A | 13. A | |
| 14. B | 14. A | |
| 15. A | 15. D |
References
Print Materials
Dayao, J. et al. (2017) Empowerment Technologies. Cainta Rizal: Jemma Inc. (2017)
Online References:
- SMART goals (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SMART-goals.png) by Dungdm93 is licensed under CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
- Hanover Research (2017). How to write a concept paper. https://ovpr.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2557/2018/09/How-to-Write-a-Concept-Paper.pdf (accessed June 15, 2020)
- Mark Jhon Oxillo (March 2018). ICT Project for Social Change – Empowerment Technologies. https://www.slideshare.net/markjhonoxillo/ict-project-for-social-change (accessed June 15, 2020)
- Patricia Santos (March 2020). Concept paper: how to write one? A comprehensive guide (2020). https://kami.com.ph/84093-concept-paper-write-a-comprehensive-guide-2020.html (accessed June 15, 2020)
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