Why afterschool programs are an essential space for improving student academic success and/or well-being.

General White Paper Requirements:
8-10 pages of the main section
see below-title page and table of contents, etc. are in addition to the 8-10 pages
8-10 references (papers, articles)
Double Spaced
12 pt font, Times, Arial or Calibri

Resources for writing a white paper:
What IS a White Paper?
It is a position paper. It is a paper in which you argue for a position about a problem or issue, tell us why it is important and then propose a solution. You must provide evidence for your position using at least 8-10 references.
Sample topics for afterschool:
Why do we need afterschool programs
Why low-income students could benefit most from these programs
Why afterschool programs are an essential space for improving student academic success and/or well-being
Why learning in school should look more like learning that takes place afterschool
Why afterschool programs are a great place for English Language Learners
Etc…Do some Google research to explore some of the course themes and see what inspires you.
Sample white paper:
https://cdn-websites.imaginelearning.com/marketing/Whitepapers/Educational+Equity+White+Paper_FINAL.pdf (Links to an external site.)
Sections of your white paper:
Table of Contents
List of any figures/graphs
Summary or Abstract
Main Elements (8-10 pages)
Introduction
Problem Statement
Proposed Solution
Conclusion
References
More on how to write a white paper:
Organization:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/professional_technical_writing/white_papers/index.html (Links to an external site.)
PPT: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/professional_technical_writing/white_papers/white_paper_ppt.html

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