You can refer to the attached handout which provides a detailed outline of how to write a conceptual academic paper for scholarly journal publication
Here is the outline:
1. Introduction
a. Define the problem b. Provide goals of the researcher(s) at the beginning of the study
2. Background and Rationale
a. What is the conceptual framework in which your study is conducted? b. What propositions have you developed as a result of this framework, which you propose to examine conceptually? c. If appropriate, describe yourself and indicate any biases or factors influencing your perspectives.
3. Research question(s) and methodology
a. What hypothesis have you developed to be tested via literature research and critical thinking? b. What methodology will you use to conduct this research and analysis? c. If appropriate, include a figure (see right) portraying your process.
4. Findings (includes discussion)
a. Use sub-headers and present your basic findings based on the methodology above. b. If you develop a model or figure to represent your findings, present it following the basic findings c. Pedagogical implications and recommendations for practice
5. Final Thoughts – Close the loop to your introductory definition of the problem and restate the significance.
Research Conceptual Paper Outline
A conceptual paper should include the following:
Introduction
Purpose
Project Description
Goals and Objectives/Research Questions
Methodology and Timelines
Benefits/Anticipated Outcomes
Support Needed & Costs (if requested)
Contact Information
You can refer to the attached handout which provides a detailed outline of how to write a conceptual academic paper for scholarly journal publication
Here is the outline:
1. Introduction
a. Define the problem b. Provide goals of the researcher(s) at the beginning of the study
2. Background and Rationale
a. What is the conceptual framework in which your study is conducted? b. What propositions have you developed as a result of this framework, which you propose to examine conceptually? c. If appropriate, describe yourself and indicate any biases or factors influencing your perspectives.
3. Research question(s) and methodology
a. What hypothesis have you developed to be tested via literature research and critical thinking? b. What methodology will you use to conduct this research and analysis? c. If appropriate, include a figure (see right) portraying your process.
4. Findings (includes discussion)
a. Use sub-headers and present your basic findings based on the methodology above. b. If you develop a model or figure to represent your findings, present it following the basic findings c. Pedagogical implications and recommendations for practice
5. Final Thoughts – Close the loop to your introductory definition of the problem and restate the significance.
Research Conceptual Paper Outline
What are the steps involved in conceptual paper writing?
Conceptual paper writing happens when the author(s) / researcher(s) haven't completed the data collection or data analysis, or they have completed the research but want to split the entire research work into numerous articles whereby conceptual paper can be one of them. Literature review paper is different from conceptual paper as the former is without the conceptual framework whereas the latter is included the conceptual framework. Conceptual paper does not include empirical research results.
Typically a conceptual paper includes the following sections:
You can refer to the following for an example of conceptual paper:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257303076_Using_Porter_Five_Forces_and_Technology_Acceptance_Model_to_Predict_Cloud_Computing_Adoption_among_IT_Outsourcing_Service_Providers
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