Research Guides: Higher Education Administration (HEA) Guide: Crafting a White Paper

Crafting a White Paper

Below you will find several examples of white papers and instructions on how to format a white paper. These should help guide you in your process as you work to complete your own research assignment.

White Paper Samples

Class Dismissed: Massachusetts' Lack of Preparedness for K-12 Digital Learning during COVID-19. White Paper No. 208 - Full text in ERIC
Homeschooling: The Ultimate School Choice. White Paper No. 170 - Full text in ERIC This link opens in a new
White Paper: OER Adoption Study: Using Open Educational Resources in the College Classroom – Full text via Open Access Publications from the University of California This link opens in a new
Multisearch Results for "white paper" and education This link opens in a new window
There are ample examples of white papers in our databases. Here you will find a robust results list with plenty of examples to choose from.

Helpful Websites

Education Week This link opens in a new window
Education Week is an independent news organization that provides comprehensive coverage on K-12 education news, analysis, and opinion. This includes the Education Week journal, archives, videos, case studies, blogs, reports, multimedia tools, research assistance, and more. This particular link provides a robust list of whitepaper examples to peruse.
Owl at Purdue White Paper PPT This link opens in a new window
This PowerPoint presentation provides a good overview of how to structure a whitepaper from a writing and editing perspective.

eBooks

White Papers for Dummies This link opens in a new window
What’s the Difference between an E-book and a White Paper? This link opens in a new window
Chapter 13 from the eBook entitled Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business
“White Papers” – Chapter 5 from the eBook entitled Business Reports for Busy People This link opens in a new