Google has become the go-to for almost every search, and while it may have value for popular searches, in the academic realm, you need a search engine that is more accurate and one that contains peer-reviewed articles. That's where Google Scholar steps in. It works best if you personalize it. So let's start off with that:
Go to scholar.google.com and click on the vege-burger menu (normally to the upper left).
Go to Settings -- Click on Library Links
If you are on campus Oakwood University should be already there and checked, you should save it and it will still search our library when you are off-campus. If you do not see Oakwood University, then type it into the search bar and click on the search icon. Check the box when Oakwood University appears, and click Save
If you are using a bibliography management tool such as EndNote, you can set that up before you begin your search as well, by going back to the vege-burger link --> Settings --> Bibliography Manager --> Show links to export citations into [toggle to the manager you use]
If you plan to save search results, manage lists by topic, or export citations to your citation management tool like Mendeley or EndNote, then you will want to use the "My library" feature on the upper left side of the Google Scholar home page. It allows you to retrieve your saved results at a time that is more convenient for you. Select the "My library" button at the top of the scree. Select Enable Library.
You are now equipped and ready to use Google Scholar for academic research. If you have any questions, see the options in the left side bar.
