google scholar search tips
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A quick guide to effectively using Google Scholar to its potential.TRANSCRIPT
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Types, sources, subject areas Uses:
Find a few sources on a topic Topics that are non-mainstream You have an incomplete citation
Full-text 40% of the results
Tips
1. Use options in the Advanced Scholar Search.
2. Use descriptive keywords.
3. Use quotes around phrases (“ “)
4. Look for PDFs or “Find it at Boise.”
Review
What are the 4 search tips?
How often is full-text available? What should you do an article is not full-text?
What should you do if you do not find enough articles on your topic?
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