Google Scholar: How to use it

Google Scholar is Google's search engine for scholarly sources, such as peer-reviewed journal articles. Keep the following limitations in mind as you search:

• Not everything is included in Google Scholar. We don't know what is, or isn't included because Google doesn't make this information public.
• Most of the sources you find on Google Scholar are not freely available to the public. Be sure to add the library link for the duPont-Ball library for free access to content licensed by the library (see below for info). Request content not licensed by the library via interlibrary loan.
• Compared to library databases, Google Scholar has very few filters and advanced search options available to help you narrow down search results. 
• It's important to be wary of the articles you find on Google Scholar. "Fake" or low-quality peer-reviewed articles from predatory journal publishers may appear in your search results. Read more here.

Stetson students and faculty can add the duPont-Ball library link for free access to paid content that is available through the library. Follow the steps below:

> Go to scholar.google.com

> Click the ☰ (triple bar) icon

> Select Settings (look for the gear icon)

> Select Library Links on the left-hand side bar

> Search for Stetson University in the search bar

> Select Stetson University - Find it @ Stetson

> Make sure you check the box next to it

> Click Save

Now you can access library materials from within Google Scholar via the Find it @ Stetson link on the search results page.