I need help in writing an essay on WHITE PAPER: ISSUE AND SOLUTION 20-22 pages w/ charts & graphs. This is part one of a Three part Assinment

Key Considerations for Writing Your White Paper

Identify Key Decision Makers

THIS WILL BE: PRIINCIPAL, GEORGINA TAIT – use this name

A White Paper Is Not the Place for Traditional Academic Writing

In a white paper, you need to hold the reader’s attention, so be concise. Being concise literally means that you use as few words as possible while still writing properly. Sentence fragments are not acceptable, but using charts and graphs to convey information is not only acceptable but is preferred. For example, instead of developing a paragraph that lists data on graduation and related promotion of employees participating in higher education, put the data in a simple graph. Most software packages have table- and graph-making capabilities, so work with those. Remember, though, that you must have a brief text explanation of each table or graph you use.

Being concise also means that you don't clutter up your narrative. Inserting references after each assertion you make—though the norm in what you write for any doctoral assignment—is counterproductive in a white paper. In cases where you need a citation (and you do, because experts always cite sources), an endnote is the best choice. To do this, insert a raised (superscript) number that corresponds to a like-numbered reference at the end of the document. Your readers, depending on their levels of understanding, are not concerned with the nuances of Brookfield 1980 versus Brookfield 2010, or Senge’s first edition versus fifth edition, so cite the most recent source only and move on.

White Paper Examples

Below are links to two examples of white papers developed for educational systems (from Week 2). You can find many others online. Keep in mind that these examples are much longer than your final project needs to be. Depending on the number and sizes of your tables and graphs, a reasonable length for your assignment is 20–30 pages.

· Educational Excellence Everywhere .

· Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education .

White Paper Elements

Following are the elements of the white paper that you must include for your course project:

1. A snappy, attention-getting title that is unambiguous. The linked examples below demonstrate this well. There is no question what the issue is, but each is more memorable than a traditional journal article’s title (for example, in the week's readings: “Executive Coaching in an Era of Complexity. Study 1. Does Executive Coaching Work and If so How?: A Realist Evaluation”).

2. A table of contents that clearly and concisely lays out the paper. Each linked example has an excellent table of contents. As with the paper title, each heading is unambiguous and attention-getting.

3. An abstract or executive summary. Unlike the abstracts that you find at the beginning of published articles or book chapters, a white paper abstract needs to clearly address each key element in your proposed plan, but do so in approximately one page. Write concisely.

4. An introduction that defines the issue or concern you are addressing and makes an immediate connection to the decision makers. A clear understanding of who the decision makers are and their backgrounds is essential. Do you need to convince the chief financial officer (CFO)? Then stress that you have quantifiable evidence. Perhaps you need to convince the chief information officer (CIO); then accurate, clear data will help you. Know what each wants to see and be certain you address that in the introduction. Use professional literature sparingly—use the most critical sources only and explain why each source is important for them to know (for example, anything by Knowles).

5. Your proposal for a solution—in this case, implementing processes that support a learning organization, emphasizing adult learning theory and practice—and an explicit presentation of the benefits of your solution. Depending on the current state of your organization, you might need to promote change at multiple levels. Regardless of the number of changes, be concise and use simple graphics whenever possible—a great option is a flow chart clearly showing the new process versus the old. Another is a graph showing how existing funds can cover the changes. People usually prefer visuals to text; make visuals that convey the essential elements of your proposal, and use color and legible fonts. If your chart looks like a paragraph, it’s less likely to be read. Again, use professional literature only when it is critically important.

6. A directive action plan. What do you want your key people to do? What do you need from them? When do you need it? Make them part of the team and describe what the team needs to do to make a difference.

Order of Assignments

· In Week 7 (this week), you will develop Sections 4 and 5.

WHITE PAPER: ISSUE AND SOLUTION

For this assignment, you are to draft Sections 4 and 5 of your white paper, addressing the need to develop a learning organization culture at your organization, emphasizing adult learning praxis. Be certain to check the grading rubric to see how much detail you must include with the draft. This is the heart of your white paper. In addition, identify a designated reader at the same knowledge level as the decision makers you're addressing, and ask them to read what you've written to see whether you are as clear as you need to be.

THIS IS THE ISSUE: USE THIS TO WRITE ON

To: Georgina Smith, Principal

From: COURSE STUDENT

Date:

Subject: Implementation of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Program for Staff and Stakeholders

The site level administration should consider the implementation of a diversity, equity and inclusion awareness program for the staff and stakeholders to be able to effectively create real-world impact for society’s most pressing challenges by using dialogue and engagement to co-create solutions, exchange knowledge, support community-engaged learning, and to build the capacity of others in the knowledge and practice of dialogue. 

Definition of the Issue

A clear understanding of who the decision makers are and their backgrounds is essential. Do you need to convince the CFO? Then stress that you have quantifiable evidence. Perhaps you also need to convince the CIO. Then accurate, clear data will help you. Know what each wants to see and be certain you address that in the introduction. You should use professional literature sparingly—use the most critical sources only and explain why each source is important for them to know (for example, anything by Knowles). Complete the following:

· Draft an introduction that defines your issue or concern about the current state of your organization that will make an immediate connection to the decision makers.

. In a brief footnote to your course instructor, identify who your decision makers are and how you are attempting in your paper to draw their interest into the issue.

· Appraise the advantage each characteristic of a learning organization would provide your specific company or institution in this situation, using graphics to support text as appropriate.

· Examine strategies that can enhance adult education praxis in learning organizations, using graphics to support text as appropriate.

Proposed Solution

Describe what you’re proposing as a solution—in this case, implementation of processes that support a learning organization, emphasizing adult learning theory and practice—along with an explicit presentation of the benefits of your solution. Depending on the current state of your organization, you might need to promote change at multiple levels. Regardless of the number of changes, be concise and use simple graphics whenever possible—one great option is a flow chart clearly showing the new process versus the old. Another is a graph showing how existing funds can cover the changes. People usually prefer visuals to text; make visuals that convey the essential elements of your proposal, and use color and legible fonts. If your chart looks like a paragraph, it’s less likely to be read. Again, use professional literature only when it is critically important.

· Draft your proposed solution along with an explicit presentation of the benefits your solution provides your organization. Your solution should incorporate the following:

. Strategies to enhance the integration of learning organization characteristics into your organization.

. Strategies that demonstrate the positive role of adult education praxis in creating and maintaining learning organizations.

. Graphics that support your text as appropriate.

Note: This assignment is a draft. You'll have an opportunity to update these sections for your final paper based on feedback and further study and exploration.

Additional Requirements

· Font and Font Size: 12-point Times New Roman, single spaced.

· Visual Content: Graphs, charts, and images as appropriate.

· Length: 15–25 pages.

· References: As needed to support your ideas.

· APA Style and Format: Format your paper using the style appropriate to a white paper. References should be superscripted and cited in endnotes.