Get How Do I Use Google Scholar

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to effectively use Google Scholar to access academic resources and citations. By following these step-by-step instructions, users can enhance their research outcomes and seamlessly navigate the platform.

Follow the steps to effectively utilize Google Scholar for your research needs.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Visit Google Scholar by navigating to http://scholar.google.com. Locate the ‘Settings’ symbol, often depicted as a sprocket, in the upper right corner and select it.
3. In the Settings menu, choose ‘Library Links’ from the left side. Enter ‘Mount Mercy University’ into the designated search field. This action links the library to Google Scholar, allowing you to search the library’s electronic and print collections.
4. After locating the university's name, click ‘Save’ to create the link. Return to the main settings menu to proceed with the next steps.
5. In the Google Scholar settings, scroll to the ‘Bibliography Manager’ section. Select the lower radial button labeled ‘Show links to import citations into’ and choose ‘RefWorks.’ Click ‘Save’ to configure the database for citation transfer to RefWorks.
6. Enter your topic of interest into the Google Scholar search field. Use quotation marks for unique phrases to refine your search results. Articles will be organized based on relevance, author credentials, and how frequently the text has been used in scholarly work.
7. Each article entry will display essential details, including the title (as a direct link), author and source information, publisher and publication year, along with an excerpt from the abstract that includes the key search terms highlighted.
8. For articles included in the MMU subscription, look for ‘Mount Mercy Full-Text’ links. Select these links and be prepared to provide your WorldCat login details to access the article.
9. Search results will also showcase an ‘Import into RefWorks’ option for selected citations. To utilize this feature and generate a references list, users need to have a personal RefWorks account.
10. After completing your search and gathering necessary resources, you can save changes, download documents, print selected items, or share your findings with others.

Start exploring academic articles and citations by utilizing Google Scholar online today!