The application of Google Scholar efficiently for preparing assignments, term papers and theses.

What do we know about Google Scholar?

Google Scholar is an internet based search engine which is freely accessible for users look for both physical and digital copies of articles. It searches an extensive variety of sources such as academic publishers, universities, and preprint depositories seeking for:

Furthermore, Google Scholar does search for print and online scholarly information, it is important to understand that the resource is not a database. A database which on the university library is a subscription-based resource that searches for articles that have been published.



How Google Scholar Can Help You

Google Scholar:

Why a Database May be a Better Choice than Google Scholar

Databases:

As a student, you have access to countless databases that cover a wide variety of disciplines, areas that may not be represented as well by Google Scholar.

Google Scholar:

Assess Your Resources: Whether you get an article from a database or from Google Scholar, make sure to assess it to verify if it suitable what you are seeking for.