Definition, Goals, Background and Contents of a White Paper The term white paper is used to refer to a document containing an essay of facts and logic and is meant to endorse or promote a certain product, service or philosophy. A white paper can also be described as a document of persuasion, describing problems and their solutions. Background of White Paper The earliest known official white paper in history dates back to 1922, when a formal viewpoint of the British government was published, known as the Churchill White Paper. The said document addressed the government’s standpoint on the conflict in Palestine. Interestingly, the term ‘white paper’ is a derivative of the word ‘white..
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