Discussion Paper

YPFS DEFINITION

document that puts forward new ideas or opinions that might form the basis of a discussion of a particular topic. 

If the discussion paper is presented within a particular conference please code the document as a Conference Paper.


Author Selection Guidance

Typically these documents have a byline with specific authors or organizational bodies identify.


Publisher Selection Guidance

The organization that prepares and distributes the final document publicly. The publisher name will likely be captured in the copyright language on the document or somewhere on the document's cover page.


Node Naming Convention 

Use title as provided.

Related Content Type

Conference Paper

Occasional Paper 

Research Paper

White Paper

Working Paper

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