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About Google Scholar
Google Scholar is a free academic search engine that searches the full text of a wide variety of published and unpublished sources deemed "scholarly." Traditional sources such as articles and book chapters are included as well as theses/dissertations and "grey literature" from sources such as academic publishers, professional societies, and online repositories. With so many sources included, Google Scholar often retrieves a larger number of citations than databases, so it can be a good place to get a broad overview of the existing research and identify core articles in a particular field. Because some sources may not be peer reviewed or indexed like academic databases, it is important to assess the credibility of the resources linked through Google Scholar.
Getting started with Google Scholar
To use the personalized features of Google Scholar, including library links and my library, you will need to create a free Google account.