A quick guide to effectively using Google Scholar to its potential.

1. Google Scholar search tipsTen Minutes Series Margie Ruppel Reference Librarian

2. Info Beta Content Types, sources, subject areas Uses: Find a few sources on a topic Topics that are non-mainstream You have an incomplete citation Full-text 40% of the results

3. Tips Use options in the Advanced Scholar Search. Use descriptive keywords. Use quotes around phrases (“ “) Look for PDFs or “Find it at Boise.”

4. Journal title Versions Cited by Free PDF Subscription

5. Full-text available!

6. PDF!

7. No PDF? Request Interlibrary loan

8. Preferences

9. Review What are the 4 search tips? How often is full-text available? What should you do an article is not full-text? What should you do if you do not find enough articles on your topic?

10. Research Help Ask a librarian for help: Email: refquest@boisestate.edu Chat: http://library.boisestate.edu/reference.shtm Phone: (208) 426-3301 Meet with us in person: 1st floor