How do I use Google Scholar?
I'm getting started with a research paper, and I'm not sure where to find articles and citations for my topic.
Answer
Google Scholar is a great resource for finding citations on almost any topic. You can search for articles, dissertations, books, abstracts, and court opinions from publishers, universities and more.
You can adjust Google Scholar to use Clark University as your default library. When you do this, Google Scholar will automatically link you to the full text of articles that Clark has access to or give you suggestions for where else to find an article.
If you find something you can't immediately access, but still want, use Interlibrary Loan to request it!
Use the guide below to learn more about Google Scholar, including how to use Advanced Searching and Cited Reference Searching to improve your search results.