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Grey Literature in Nursing: News Reports

What are news reports?

News Reports include:
  • Newspapers that publish current information about research or opinions about policy, and are written for the public.
  • Newsletters produced by organizations, academic institutions, or commercial entities.
  • Blogs, videos, and podcasts authored by, hosted by, or featuring accredited experts in the field.

What is the value of news reports?

  • Serve as a primary resource for historical and current events.
  • Serve as a secondary resource in that they offer viewpoints on topics relevant to nurses and nursing and provide a way to look at those perspectives over time.
  • Offer a glimpse into the cultural and geopolitical attitudes of a period.
  • Disseminate information quickly to the public, and is written for consumers, not experts (i.e., articles are shorter and written in plain language).
  • Allow researchers to learn about a culture or place, and can factor into industry changes.

Find News Reports & Newsletters

Finding newsletters can be a little tricky.  If there is a specific organization you are familiar with, check their website.  Look for a section specifically for their newsletter, or a section that lists their publications.  Sometimes their publications are for members-only and require a login.

Here is an example of the newsletters published by the National League for Nursing:

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