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Presented by Laurinda Matheson 2012

Presented by Laurinda Matheson 2012. The differences between Google and Google Google Scholar’s sources When to use Google Scholar How to make the best use of Google Scholar. Learning Outcomes. Google

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Presented by Laurinda Matheson 2012

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  1. Presented by Laurinda Matheson 2012

  2. The differences between Google and Google • Google Scholar’s sources • When to use Google Scholar • How to make the best use of Google Scholar Learning Outcomes

  3. Google Searches websites, blogs, even researchers’ home pages, but does not focus on scholarly information sources Google Scholar Searches for information from academic sources

  4. Sample Search Google • 108,000 results • Wikipedia, online versions of text, professors’ notes, study notes/guides, student journal, etc Google Scholar • 2410 results • Books • Journal articles BehnOronooko

  5. Results may include Journal articles Books Conference papers Presentations Student papers

  6. 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. Be Aware!

  7. Evaluating Sources 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

  8. For interdisciplinary subjects • For completing or verifying citations When to use Google Scholar?

  9. How to use Google Scholar Use the Google search box on the Library home page; this will identify you as a StFX user.

  10. Will be prompted to log in • Must use Scholar Preferences to show links to StFX Off-campus users

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

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

  13. S Sample Results Use the GetIt@STFX links to check our catalogue and databases Use “Cited by” to find more recent research on a topic

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

  15. Summary 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

  16. For Questions? For further information, contact Laurinda Matheson lmmathes@stfx.ca Or the Library Reference desk at 867-2242

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