Grey literature includes information outputs produced by individuals or organizations outside of the traditional publishing and distribution channels. Examples of grey literature include:
There is no one place to look for grey literature; it is best to consult a variety of resources to identify grey literature on your topic.
*The purpose of a white paper is to advocate a certain policy solution as the best approach for tackling a particular problem. Organizations that seek to publish on specialized, highly relevant, and sometimes very urgent topics will hire experts, practitioners, and/or scholars to conduct research and publish reports outside of traditional academic publishing.