Published on 20 Nov 2025

Quick Guide for Assessing Evidence for Use in Policy Development

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Making smart decisions starts with having quality evidence. This practical guide is designed to help you evaluate both published and grey literature to build a robust evidence base.

This resource provides straightforward checklists for credibility, validity and fitness for purpose. It applies regardless of whether you are reviewing academic studies, government reports or stakeholder submissions. You’ll learn how to identify strengths and limitations, evaluate methodologies and data quality and determine whether evidence is suitable for informing policy decisions.

This resource is designed for policy advisors, analysist and anyone involved in evidence-based decision-making.  

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