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These tutorials will help you make the best use of digital collections provided by the UW-Stout Library and University Archives.
What is Grey Literature?
Grey literature refers to a wide range of records and materials that were not published or distributed in traditional and commercial ways. Examples include reports, statistics, policies, newsletters, speeches, design or marketing standards, and other types of information that is produced at the organization level. Typically, grey literature is current and locally relevant. The records and materials in the UW-Stout Archives typically fall under the definition of grey literature.
Citing Grey Literature with APA
Below is the format for citing with APA, American Psychological Association, style for records from the UW-Stout Archives and other grey literature. For more information on the APA style guide and other considerations visit the APA Style website.
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APA Reference List Basic Format
Author Last Name, First Initial. (year month day). Title [Description of material]. Name of collection (Collection number or identifier, Box number, Folder number). Name of repository, Location of repository. Retrieved from URL if applicable.
APA In-Text Citation Basic Format
(Author's Last Name(s) or Organization, Year)
Need More Help?
For specific examples of how to cite digital and physical grey literature, like the Stout Commencement Programs or Stoutonia articles, using APA, see our Citation Examples Guide.
