What is NOT typically a component of a professional white paper?

A professional white paper typically includes a title, an abstract or summary, and citations to sources, which can come in the form of footnotes or references. These components serve to present the main ideas in a clear, structured manner and provide context as well as credibility to the arguments being made.

Qualitative analysis, while it may feature in some white papers, is not a standard component. White papers primarily aim to inform and present solutions to specific problems backed by research, data, and evidence. They may rely more on quantitative data or empirical evidence to support arguments, making qualitative analysis less central to their structure. Therefore, the absence of qualitative analysis is justified in defining what is not typically included in a professional white paper.