Google Scholar is one of the most effective websites for discovering related articles about your research topic. Here are the steps to use it effectively.
- Go to Google Scholar: Type scholar.google.com in your web browser. We recommend using a computer for this process.
- Search Based on Interest: Enter keywords related to your research interest in the search bar. For example, if you’re interested in climate change, input it in the search bar.
- Utilize Quotation Marks: If you want to search for an exact phrase, use quotation marks. For instance, search “climate change adaptation” for articles with that exact phrase. Without this, Google Scholar will look for top articles containing the words climate, change, and adaptation.
- Click “Cited by”: When you find an article of interest, click “cited by” to discover potentially related articles that have used the same source. This can aid in finding related literature.
- Click “Cite”: If you wish to obtain the citation of an article, click “cite” located beneath the article. You can copy and paste this citation. Verify the citation, as sometimes this feature may contain errors.
- Add “site:.ph”: To narrow down your search results to websites with the “.ph” (Philippines) domain, add “site:.ph” to your query. For instance, “climate change adaptation” site:.ph.
REMEMBER:
- Go to scholar.google.com in your browser.
- Enter keywords related to your research interest in the search bar.
- Use quotation marks for an exact phrase.
- Click “cited by” for potential related articles.
- Click “cite” to obtain a citation.
- Add “site:.ph” for websites in the Philippines domain.
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