The standard definition of grey literature is information produced on all levels of government, academics, business and industry in electronic and print formats not controlled by commercial publishing, i.e. when publishing is not the primary activity of the producing body. Because grey literature isn't published commercially, it can be challenging to track down. Fortunately, the internet has made grey literature much more accessible to use and locate. This guide will introduce you to grey literature and provide some resources on conducting a grey literature research.
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Searching the Grey Literature by Publication Date: 2018Discusses different aspects of grey literature, including: an introduction to grey literature, the value of grey literature, search sources for grey literature and how to conduct needs assessment before beginning a grey literature search. Search techniques for identifying grey literature documents, selecting and evaluating grey literature search sources and best searching practices are also discussed in detail.
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