Use Google Scholar for Academic Research: Google Scholar Search Tips & Tricks

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00:00 Introduction
00:59 How Google Scholar works
2:17 Create a list of keywords
7:01 Rephrase topic into a question
7:58 My Library Google Scholar
10:22 Citation feature Google Scholar
11:07 Gaining access to articles Google Scholar
13:32 Boolean operators Google Scholar
21:37 Create a network of relevant resources

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This was AMAZINGLY helpful!!!! I'm in grad school (just started) and it's been over 15 years since I graduated undergrad and things are TOTALLY different. Thank you for helping explain Google Scholar to me-- I didn't even know this existed until a week ago!

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As a student of an Access to Higher Education course this is so useful for me! I have been fine with everything our teachers have thrown at me until they introduced google scholar, I just couldn't wrap my head around the bloody thing. Thank you so much for shedding some light on the subject. I've sent a link of your video and your channel to my teacher, and to my fellow students! :)

[mimiroselorraway]

Had no idea I could place -conservative to get rid of words I DON'T want to search for. Game changer! Also the save feature, never used it but super helpful. Sharing with my Uni people. Thank you!

[erinevanslawlor]

Found this video SO, so helpful. Currently working on an assignment for college and I'm a pro at this point going down various rabbit holes and just wearing myself out and getting so frustrated. I LOVED the tip on articles with a high "cited by" number, I had no idea what this was previously and knowing this is extremely handy. I also had no idea you could add articles to your library (so much better than keeping about 20 multiple browser tabs open! lol). Thanks a lot for the vid.

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I always struggled with understanding how to do research until watching this video. You explained this in such a calming and effective way. Thanks for putting this out here.

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[meganbrain]

Points
1. use Keywords correctly
- take topic and create a list of acceptable keywords, break the topic down into subtopics/keywords also think of synonyms you could use.
- Some keywords might be too broad. Narrow your search keywords down to be more specific and targetable.

2. Rephrase your topic into a searchable question or questions. Google scholar will pull up answers to your questions.

* Categorise saved articles in your library

- use quotations to help you create your reference list

- articles with PDF are accessible to you in full. Also check other versions because you may have access through your university library to the database where the study is offered.
- take down title of study and search directly in your university library or ask your professor to get access to it if you really urgently need access to an article you can't get access to.

- use Boolean operators

Sorry I have to go out but those are my notes for the first half of this video.

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Thank you so much for this video!! I have been struggling with this and using my college library to find scholarly articles!

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