The differences between Google and Google Google Scholar’s sources When to use Google Scholar How to make the best use of Google Scholar

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Google Scholar results are from scholarly sites, but may not all qualify as peer-reviewed sources – you must evaluate results to make sure they are appropriate.

Check whether content is research or opinion, look for format (introduction, methodology, results, etc.), proper citation of sources, bibliography/reference list, and so on. Check on source (Journal name, etc.) If uncertain, double-check with your professor

For interdisciplinary subjects For completing or verifying citations

Use the Google search box on the Library home page; this will identify you as a StFX user.

Will be prompted to log in Must use Scholar Preferences to show links to StFX

You can also use Scholar Preferences to show links to import citations into

Search for articles by an author Search for articles in a particular journal Limit your search by date

S Use “Cited by” to find more recent research on a topic Use the links to check our catalogue and databases

Create an alert to be notified of new results for your search Use “My Citations” to track citations of your publications

In today’s workshop we have learned about: the differences between Google and Google Scholar Google Scholar’s sources when to use Google Scholar how to make the best use of Google Scholar

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