Presented by Laurinda Matheson 2012
description
Transcript of Presented by Laurinda Matheson 2012
Presented by Laurinda Matheson
2012
The differences between Google and GoogleGoogle Scholar’s sourcesWhen to use Google ScholarHow to make the best use of Google Scholar
Learning Outcomes
Searches websites, blogs, even researchers’ home pages, but does not focus on scholarly information sources
Google Scholar
Searches for information from academic sources
Google• 108,000 results• Wikipedia, online versions of
text, professors’ notes, study notes/guides, student journal, etc
Google Scholar• 2410 results• Books • Journal articles
Behn Oronooko
Sample Search
Results may include
Journal articlesBooks
Conference papersPresentations
Student papers
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!
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
Evaluating Sources
• For interdisciplinary subjects• For completing or verifying citations
When to use Google Scholar?
Use the Google search box on the
Library home page; this will identify you
as a StFX user.
How to use Google Scholar
• Will be prompted to log in• Must use Scholar Preferences to show links to StFX
Off-campus users
You can also use Scholar Preferences to show links to import citations into
Advanced Search
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
Sample Results
Use the GetIt@STFX
links to check our catalogue and databases
Create an email alert to be notified of new results for
your search
Sample Results
Use “My Citations” to track citations of your publications
In today’s workshop we have learned about:the differences between Google and Google
ScholarGoogle Scholar’s sourceswhen to use Google Scholarhow to make the best use of Google Scholar
Summary
For
Questions?
For further information, contact Laurinda Matheson [email protected] the Library Reference desk at 867-2242