"Grey Literature" is an academic term referring to material, either published or unpublished, that is outside the control of commerical publishers. This may include government or industry reports, policy statements, conference proceedings, theses, news bulletins, technical reports, and standards.
Government and organisational literature is generally well-funded and thorough, and is often researched over a longer period of time than other researchers are able to. The resulting reports can provide good insight into or overviews of current social and economic trends; however, given the political or organisational aims of each source, the information may be tailored to suit the profile and desired publicity of the funding body.
Grey literature may be accessed by a Google search (often with "PDF" as a search term), directly from the publisher's website, or from other organisations or institutions.
Professional blogs may also be included in grey literature; however, anyone can create a blog and design it to look professional, so be very careful in assessing blogs.
Each of these websites provides or links to research, policy and reports (grey literature) relevant to different aspects of chaplaincy and society.
Many of these are also professional associations or government departments that may be relevant to your career.
