Overton

Using Overton to find policy documents or track researcher impact in public policy

Use Overton to find policy documents or track impact

Overton is a powerful tool for navigating the complex landscape of government policy. Its ability to curate and index a wide range of policy documents—from white papers to national guidelines—makes it invaluable for researchers looking for policy reports as well as looking to track the impact of their own work in the policy sphere.

Here are some key features that stand out:

Comprehensive Tracking: Overton tracks various policy documents and connects them to scholarly research and news, helping users see how ideas evolve and influence each other.
Powerful Filters: Users can filter by country, institution, or specific topics, making it easier to find relevant information tailored to their needs.
Engagement Insights: It allows researchers to see how their work impacts policy, fostering a deeper understanding of the relationship between research and governance.

This tool is particularly useful for anyone looking to measure their influence on policy or understand the dynamics of global policymaking.

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Overton is the world’s largest searchable index of policy documents, guidelines, think tank publications and working papers. It collects data from 188 countries and over a thousand sources worldwide with more being added all the time.
API available, more information here: APIs for Scholarly Research

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Focus on Impact

How to use Overton to track influence and impact
Check out this guide from Overton for how to best use this platform to track influence and impact.