Grey literature generally refers to unpublished sources such as reports, conference proceedings, clinical trials, government documents, informal communications, practice guidelines, preprints and more.

This workshop covers:

• what grey literature is, why it is important and why you should include it
• how to find it, where to look and what to search for
• writing it up - what you should include in your methods section
• keeping track of it all, documenting your searches and evaluating the quality

Please note: the Systematic Review series primarily supports health disciplines. If you are undertaking a review where you need to search systematically/comprehensively, but are not following a specific systematic review methodology, you may find that other EDGE sessions such as 'Finding theses', 'Finding grey literature', and 'Literature reviews: plan and manage your search' better meet your needs.

It is recommended where possible to have access to two screens during this session. 

Related guide: Grey literature and other sources

Related workshops:

• Systematic reviews (1 of 3): finding the evidence
• Systematic reviews (3 of 3): managing your results

EDGEx / MyRD link: PhD, Professional Doctorate, Masters by Research candidates and academic staff must register using the EDGEx / MyRD link.

For all other participants, click Begin Registration below.