Part 1: What is a White Paper?

Stanford Law School defines a white paper as

“an authoritative report or guide that often addresses issues and how to solve them. The term originated when government papers were coded by color to indicate distribution, with white designated for public access. Thus, white papers are used in politics and business, as well as in technical fields, to educate readers and help people make decisions. In commercial use, the term “white paper” has also come to refer to documents used as a marketing or sales tool.”

Watch this video by OWL Purdue to complete the guided notes.

Part 2: Researching for a White Paper

Check out our WRIT 400 Research Guide from Gina Kessler-Lee, our Librarian at the St. Albert Library

Part 3: How to Write a White Paper

Read the following pages from OWL Purdue

1. White Papers
2. Organizing White Papers
3. White Paper PowerPoint Presentations

From Credo Reference: How do I write a white paper? (or read on the Library website)