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Technology assessments are interdisciplinary applied policy studies, the goals of which are to deal with problems arising from the introduction of new technologies. They involve the identification of the character of a technology, &, the identification of policy issues, the description of relevant policy systems, the identification, definition, evaluation, & comparison of alternative policies & implementation strategies. This offers a possible approach to energy policy making. 1 Figure. W. H. Stoddard.

ABSTRACTResearch on policy impact has increasingly focused on the practical application of social science research. This paper outlines four roles—substantive expert, information processor, change agent, and scholar—which have helped to increase the potential usefulness of our research while maintaining linkages to the academic community. This paper suggests the general nature of these roles and suggests specific implementation strategies, which need to be pursued as an early and continuing aspect of the research enterprise. Balancing these multiple roles presents several analytical and ethical difficulties, but helps to establish credibility in both the scientific and policymaking communities.

Research on policy impact has focused increasingly on the practical application of social science research. Four roles are outlined -- substantive expert, information processor, change agent, & scholar -- that have helped to increase the potential usefulness of research while maintaining linkages to the academic community. The general nature of these roles is delineated, & specific implementation strategies that need to be pursued as a continuing aspect of the research enterprise are outlined. Balancing these multiple roles presents several analytical & ethical difficulties, but helps to establish credibility in both the scientific & policy-making communities. Modified HA.