Team 3


CSM570_whitepaper_ereader_project.pdf

 

http://team3ereaderwhitepaper.pbworks.com/w/page/36969605/FrontPage

 

 

Project Due Date: March 31, 2011 

 

Definitions - White paper: A whitepaper, as defined here, is not the same as a position paper in that the purpose is to identify all issues related to a task and undertake research related to those issues. Once the research has been completed, findings are summarized within each area and, perhaps, a list of considerations prepared. A whitepaper helps an organization or its leaders to quickly grasp the issues in terms of what salient facts are available to guide their choices. Position paper: A position paper is just that: a position paper. It goes the next step and makes a solid, definition recommendation.

 

Process: This will be a collaborative as well as cooperative process2. There will be collaborative writing internally within the team; do not assign specific writing parts. You can assign specific reading but then discuss that and come to consensus as to what to report. Even if the lead reader on an issue takes the lead in writing, everyone can read, edit and contribute to that section. Make this a true collaboration.

 

From the Blackboard Assignment:

 

Here are the general components of the process:

 

Begin by asking questions such as these:

 

Determine the framework for your report (whitepaper).

 

Here are the key components typically expected in a whitepaper, but you can name them differently if you think it best suits the audience and subject matter.