When someone says white paper, most people think of a blank white piece of paper. What they fail to realize is that white papers are reports that inform people of complex issues and provides ways to attempt to fix these issues. A white paper can help show that a certain position regarding a situation is better because of its lasting effects.
Although it was not the easiest of tasks, I enjoyed writing a white paper. I enjoyed writing the white paper because it showcased my expertise on a particular topic while also allowing me to persuade readers through my in-depth analysis of evidence and information. Writing this white paper allowed me to put my thoughts and ideas into words that could be showcased across the world. I am hopeful that I will start to influence people’s decisions when it comes to smartphones and social media after reading my white paper.
White papers should not be easy to write. If a white paper is easy to write, you are doing it wrong. White papers should contain a lot of research. Detail, and most importantly, deep work. Deep work is essential for writing a white paper because it allows you to focus your skills without getting distracted by the things around you. When I was writing the white paper, I sat at my desk with nothing on it expect for my computer that I was writing on. I shut my phone off, my tv off, and any other electronic device near me was also shut off. Utilizing deep work to write my white paper was the best decision I could have made because of the rewards that came with doing so. The one thing I would suggest when writing a white paper, focus on writing it in a deep work setting.
Please see my final white paper below