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Writing a White Paper
White papers can be difficult to locate -- there is no single database that collects white papers! The following resources can be helpful in looking for guidance and examples.
- Purdue OWL: White PapersGuidance on writing a white paper from Purdue's OWL.
- TechRepublic Resource LibraryTechRepublic's Resource Library is a searchable database of free, vendor-supplied White Papers. You must register to read the content.
Anatomy of a Research Paper
Most research papers follow a standard structure, abbreviated IMRaD: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. This structure is helpful for understanding and navigating the article.
IMRaD
Can you identify the main components of these research papers?
How to Read a Research Paper
This tutorial explains the importance of reading scholarly research and how to approach it.
"How to Read a Scientific Paper" by Michael Fosmire, Purdue Libraries (CC-BY)
