This segment comprises authoritative documents such as government reports, annual reports, research findings, guidance documents, fact sheets, brochures, and more. These materials are generated by various entities, including government bodies, academic institutions, charities, and businesses. Much of this literature is classified as grey literature, often encompassing original research. Typically, these documents are presented in PDF format and can be obtained by downloading them from the respective organization's website.
The basic format is: Author. (Date). Title. Publisher (if it is different from the author). URL.
Bradlow, D., Kapueja, L., Qobo, M. & Sidiropoulos, E., 2021. Chapter 7. International cooperation, trade and security. South Africa Covid-19 country report. Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. https://www.gtac.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Covid-1st-Ed-Ch-7-International.pdf
McCormick, E. J. (1974). The application of structured job analysis information based on the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) (Report No. 9). Lafayette, IN: Purdue University, Occupational Research Centre.
Taylor, T. R. (1979). A multivariate approach to the prediction of behaviour towards attitude objects: I. Literature survey (Pers 287). Johannesburg: National Institute for Personnel Research.
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. (2023). Annual Report. South African Government. https://www.justice.gov.za/reportfiles/anr2022-23-DOJCD.pdf
RESEARCH OR TECHNICAL REPORT
McCormick, E. J. (1974). The application of structured job analysis information based on the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) (Report No. 9). Lafayette, IN: Purdue University, Occupational Research Centre.
Taylor, T. R. (1979). A multivariate approach to the prediction of behaviour towards attitude objects: I. Literature survey (Pers 287). Johannesburg: National Institute for Personnel Research.
REPORT BY A GROUP AUTHOR
World Health Organization. (2014). Comprehensive implementation plan on maternal, infant and young child nutrition. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/113048/WHO_NMH_NHD_14.1_ eng.pdf?ua=1 Report by Individual Authors (Section 10.4) Winthrop, R., Ziegler, L., Handa, R., & Fakoya, F. (2019). How playful learning can help leapfrog progress in education. Center for Universal Education at Brookings. https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/ uploads/2019/04/how_playful_learning_can_help_leapfrog_progress_in_education.pd
REPORT AVAILABLE FROM THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTRE (ERIC)
Mead, J. V. (1992). Looking at old photographs: Investigating the teacher tales that novice teachers bring with them (Report No. NCRTL-PR-92-4). East Lansing, MI: National Centre for Research on Teacher Learning. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 346 082).
Identify the report by its series number in parentheses after the title.
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