DEFINITIONAL REVIEW OF GREY LITERATURE

Abstract

In the detailed study of the literature on the topic of research, attempt is made to comprehend the basic concepts and definitions of Grey Literature, including its importance, types of grey sources, institutional repositories and research papers published in the field of study. While covering the literature in a comprehensive way, various sources available in print as well as, digital formats have been accessed and referred. The web sources, especially the aspects that project trends and developments in the field of study have been highlighted in brief. The programmes and services of the professional organization called Grey Net International, Amsterdam, are explained highlighting the popular publications, annual conferences and who’s who in Grey Literature. This chapter, in the end provides summaries of several important publications relevant to the field of study under following broad headings.