Google Scholar Tips
Why Use It?
- Use Google Scholar to search for open access academic journal articles.
Keep in Mind:
- The same basic Google Search Tips apply!
What is Unique to Scholar? You can...
- Click "Cited by" to see articles that cite the article you are looking at.
- Click "Related articles" to find similar articles.
- Click "All versions" to check if there is full-text access to a different version.
How Do You Know If You Have Access To Full Text?
- PDF link is noted at right of search results.
More Google Scholar Search Tips
Even More Search Tips
Accessing Articles Behind a Paywall
- Hover over "Read, Listen, & Watch."
- Click "Can't Find an Item."
- Click "Request item with Clio."
Here is the direct link for you: MAKE A REQUEST
- Use an OPPL library card to log in.
- Don't have a card, or forgot your number/pin? Get a card or retrieve your info here instantly!
- Still struggling with the library card? No worries, you can use the OPRF Library card to make your request.
- Fill out the interlibrary loan form as completely as you can. Provide the DOI if possible.
- Within roughly 48 hours, you should get your article emailed to you.
*Tip*
Google: "article title" open access pdf
Sometimes you will find the preprint, or the author has chosen to make their article public.