Overton Expand All + Collapse All - Link to Resource Connect to Resource Access: You will need to go to the registration page to create a personal account to use this tool. Use your Laurier email address but do not use the same password as your Laurier account. Supported by Laurier's Office of Research Services, this is a valuable research tool that tracks the influence of academic work in policy documents, government reports and think tank publications worldwide. All Laurier faculty, staff and students can now access this tool by creating an account using their Laurier email address. Please do not use your Laurier password as your Overton account password.Overton offers a unique way to explore how research informs policy by providing:Access to the world’s largest searchable index of policy documents, linking them to academic outputs.Insights into which policymakers are citing specific research and how it is being used.The ability to track institutional, disciplinary or individual research impact in policy discussions.This tool can be particularly useful for scholars interested in understanding and demonstrating the real-world influence of their research. Resource Details Types: Other Summary: Collection of policy documents, researcher profiles, and scholarly articles to track connections and impact. Authorized Users: Resource personal account holders Resource Accessibility Statements: Overton : Accessibility statement