Grey documentation is not a notable source of knowledge within the social work profession. The
dominant perspective in social work is the positivist-empirical approach which emphasizes the
scientific paradigm. The role that grey documentation can play as a knowledge base is presented.
Five areas were identified where grey documentation can contribute to the social work knowl
edge base. Three organizational frameworks which are conducive to the production of grey
documentation in the social work profession are described. The problem of dissemination of
knowledge based on grey documentation in the social work profession is raised.
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