Guidelines for White Paper

Length: around 5-6 pages (double-spaced) for individuals or 8-10 pages for pairs, plus cover page and bibliography.
Due: COMPLETE first draft: Wednesday, Feb 27

Format: White papers should be uploaded to your career account in two formats: PDF and HTML. (We will spend some time in class trouble-shooting). They should contain the following:

  • an attractively designed cover page
  • headings
  • graphics 
  • bookmarks or anchors (HTML version only)
  • references. Links in the HTML version should work. 

Content: Your white paper should include the following.

  • a thesis (or topic sentence). The thesis need not be controversial; it can be something like the following: "Globalization has had three main effects on area A" or "A closer look at the production of a single iPod provides a further illustration of four flatteners: B, C, D, and E. "
  • a discussion of your research.