From magazine articles to peer-reviewed papers and case laws, Google Scholar can provide cutting-edge research for free.
poke the hamburger menu;Advanced Searchis the second-to-last option.
The Advanced Search box gives you nine filters to search withtheir functions are self-explanatory.
you could search for specific terms, find exact phrases, and also search with synonyms.
For more targeted results, combine these options with filters like publication date, time range, or author.
Note:Search results are usually sorted by relevance, not by date.
Scholar supports all the regular and advanced Boolean search operators, just like Google’s regular search.
bring up the sidebar via the hamburger menu and click onMetrics.
snag the dropdown next toCategoriesand then the dropdown forSubcategoriesif you want to drill down deeper.
Search for experts
It helps to know who the more influential voices are in your field.
you could enter a search term in Google Scholar and find the most cited papers.
The search page updates with the authors' public profiles while retaining what you had initially searched for.
Use this information to learn more about their work in your field.
You’ll receive emails whenever a new academic topic is published.
Log into your Google account.
poke the hamburger menu to bring up the sidebar.
SelectAlertsto open a new page.
hit the redCreate alertbutton and insert the keywords for which Google Scholar should look.
SelectUpdate resultsto get a preview of the results for the query you used.
SelectCreate Alertto set up the alert.
you’re free to set as many alerts as you want.
you’re free to look up academic articles from any webpage you are on without leaving it.
For instance, highlight any keyword, topic heading, or citation on any webpage.
grab the Google Scholar button, and the relevant results appear in a window.
Google Scholar gives you an idea of the broader research in any field.
With the right keywords, you’re able to then dive deeper into the results.
Explore theTop publicationspage and the most cited papers to see emerging trends in any field.
Use the language filter on the right to read or translate papers in other languages.
Check outRelated articlesandRelated searchesto cross-pollinate your learning with similar ideas from adjacent fields.
Use Google Scholar’sMy libraryfeature to curate articles for later.
For instance, clickSaveto read a paper later and use theReading listlabel.
Have fun on Google Scholar
Yes, Google Scholar is a serious search engine.
And 148,000 results suggest that the iconic show is a scholarly subject for many.
Try it with your favorite show or movie.
