Grey literature is material that is not officially peer reviewed. It
includes material such as reports published by organisations such as
the ACF and WWF.
The term has had recent exposure in the media - one of the IPCC
reports discussing the impacts of climate change has been criticised
for using it.
Regards, Laurie
On 04/03/2010, at 8:06 PM, Robert Inglis wrote:
Chris,
Perhaps the 'grey' in 'Grey Nomads' and 'Grey Army' refers to the
colour of the hair of the participants, or maybe it is their
complexions (as a member of that age group I feel I can ask that
question). On that score does the 'grey' in 'grey literature' refer
to the colour of the publication?
Introducing 'red' into the discussion is interesting. Is there such
a thing as 'red literature'?
Don't bother answering that, Chris. I think this thread has gone far
enough and I think that if you and others have not seen my point by
now you and they never will.
BTW, I was not saying you personally devalued publications such as
Wingspan: I have no idea on that score. I was simply questioning
your labeling of such publications as "grey literature". I was
wondering if you had ever considered how such a label would be
perceived outside the world of academia. Your response has provided
me with the answer so I am content.
One of your comments does intrigue me, though: does Wingspan ever
pay for articles and or photos?
Perhaps you should not answer that either.
I agree that it is better to be technically correct rather than
politically correct. But, then again, it might even be better to be
just plain correct.
Don't worry Russell, I won't add to this discussion.
Cheers
Bob Inglis
Sandstone Point
Qld
Australia
http://users.tpg.com.au/inglisrc/
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