White papers: what are they? what are they for? how do they add value?

Though opinions differ on the scope of grey literature, there's consensus that white papers represent a core genre of white papers.This episode examines the place of white papers in the grey literature landscape. In particular, itexplores what constitutes the essence of white papers, distinguishing them from such forms as (a) pure marketing material and (b) technical documentsexamines the purpose and value of white papersReferencesMichael A. Stelzner, Writing white papers (Whiepapersource, 2007)Jonathan Kantor, Crafting white paper 2.0 (Lulu, 2009)Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might also enjoy:Writing reports successfullySponsored reportCreditsSound production: Bart HallmarkMusic: from Handel's Water Music, courtesy of the United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber OrchestraSupport the showAbout the publisherThis episode is published by Frontinus Ltd. We're a communications consultancy that helps organisations and individuals to communicate scientific, professional, and technical content to non-specialist audiences.We provideconsultancymentoringediting and writingtrainingand work on presentations, bids and proposals, and publications (for example, reports and papers).To learn more about services or explore ways of working together, please contact us via our website, http://frontinus.org.uk/.Support the showAbout the publisherThis episode is published by Frontinus Ltd. We're a communications consultancy that helps organisations and individuals to communicate scientific, professional, and technical content to non-specialist audiences. We provide consultancy mentoringediting and writingtrainingand work on presentations, bids and proposals, and publications (for example, reports and papers).To learn more about services or explore ways of working together, please contact us via our website, http://frontinus.org.uk/.