Tip Sheet for Using Think Tanks
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Writing about think tanks and using their research: A cautionary tip sheet
This tip sheet aims to help researchers ask critical questions before citing a think tank’s research or experts.
Think Tank Search Engines
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Find Policy
A search engine that applies your search only to reputable think tanks. Includes places that do rigorous policy research across the political spectrum.
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Think Tank Search
Produced by Harvard Kennedy School. Think Tank Search searches the websites of institutions that generate public policy research, analysis, and activity. These sites are affiliated with universities, governments, advocacy groups, foundations, and non-governmental organizations.
Top Think Tanks World Wide (2018)
See the Global Go to Think Tank Index Reports produced by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) here for a complete list of top think tanks.
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Brookings Institution This link opens in a new window
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to conduct and present in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels.
Public Policy Research
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National Conference of State LegislaturesNCSL tracks over 1400 issues and provides news and analysis as they unfold.