Google Scholar
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Google scores with scholarly search engine.
What parents need to know
Violence
Sex
Language
Consumerism
Drinking, drugs, & smoking
Privacy & safety
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this Web search engine from Google is limited to scholarly works and contains no ads. There's no inappropriate content, but the material indexed is too challenging for younger users.
What kids can learn
Subjects
Language & Reading
- text analysis
- using supporting evidence
Social Studies
- events
- exploration
Skills
Thinking & Reasoning
- collecting data
- investigation
Tech Skills
- evaluating media messages
- using and applying technology
Engagement, Approach, Support
This easy-to-use resource can help students effectively and efficiently find credible information. Authors can also get valuable feedback on the best publications to query and how successful their articles and other works are.
Students can easily find citation-worthy materials to use for assignments. They'll be able to see examples of how a wide number of topics are treated in different formats, writing styles, and publications.
Metrics show the most popular publications for a variety of topics based on citation amounts, which can help with research and article submission. A separate Google Search Education site features videos, activities, and lesson plans.
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What's it about?
An academic offshoot of the Internet giant, GOOGLE SCHOLAR enables Web users to search for scholarly literature on their research topic of choice. Just enter keywords, and the search engine will turn up links to journal articles, academic papers, books, and other resources. In some cases, the publication's full text is available online, while in others, Google Scholar will locate an online or print version that can be accessed through a local library (usually at a college or university).
Is it any good?
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Comprehensive, user-friendly, and free, Google Scholar is an excellent tool for high school students who are getting their first taste of academic research. Search listings also include links for "related articles" and "cited by," two features that may help users expand or narrow down their inquiry. Combining the ease of a search engine with the quality and reliability of a library, Google Scholar blends the best features of both worlds.
Families can talk about...
Families can talk about online research. How is Google Scholar different from regular search engines? How do you know when an online source is trustworthy? What does it mean when an academic article or study is "peer reviewed?"
Website details
| Genre: | Educational |
| Pricing structure: | Free |
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Great resource
Great for writing papers! VERY INFORMATIONAL! Reccomended, very few issues! and once again, great!
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No Way!
Google is an inappropriate searcher. There is so many bad and insecure pictures! If found a pic that had so many bad words! And really it's iffy for my age. When it comes to Google you have to watch out.
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