Teaching White Papers Through Client Projects. Issue 1 (March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Willerton, Russell
• Is Part Of: Business communication quarterly. Volume 76:Issue 1(2013)
• Page Start: 105
• Page End: 113
• Publication Date: 2013-03
• Subjects: white papers -- classroom practices -- client projects -- pedagogy -- document design; Business education; Communication in management; English language -- Business English; United States; 658.450715
• DOI: 10.1177/1080569912454713
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1080-5699

Abstract

White papers are increasingly prevalent in business and professional settings. Although textbook resources for white paper assignments are limited, a white paper assignment completed for a community client can provide a learning experience that students enjoy and that strengthens ties between the university and the community. This article describes a way to approach the white paper assignment in a communications-focused course and identifies resources to support white paper assignments.