5. Locating Sources and Search Tools
Google Scholar is a tool for finding books and journal articles that you might normally get from a library. Where possible, it provides links to online versions and to library copies to help you locate an item.
When to Use It
Use Google Scholar to find scholarly articles and books, verify citations, and explore related resources. When books are available through Google Books, some of their content may be available online.
How to Use It
Go to Google Scholar (http://scholar.google.com).
Movie: Using Google Scholar
Watch this tutorial on the basics of Google Scholar use.