Grey literature

How it is used

Includes many reports and working papers; assess quality individually.

Example sentences

1. We searched grey literature to locate evaluations never published in journals.

   The search extends beyond conventional journal sources.

2. The council report is grey literature, but its methods are described in detail.

   Publication channel alone does not determine rigor.

Common collocations

• search grey literature
• grey literature sources

Related terms

• literatureThe body of published research and writing on a particular subject; in academic use it does not mean novels and poetry.
• systematic searchA planned, transparent way of finding sources by using clear databases, keywords, limits, and selection steps.

More terms: Literature Review

• literature review
• research gap
• theoretical framework
• seminal
• synthesize
• draw on
• build on
• primary source
• secondary source
• systematic review
• database
• meta-analysis