Google Scholar is a research tool that simplifies the search for academic articles, theses, books, and conference papers across various fields. It aggregates content from universities, publishers, and repositories, making scholarly research accessible to everyone.
Key features
- Broad search across multiple disciplines
- Access to a wide range of scholarly articles
- Citation tracking for research impact
- Integration with institutional libraries
- User-friendly interface for easy navigation
Pros
- Completely free to use
- Extensive database of scholarly works
- Regularly updated with new publications
- Supports advanced search options
Cons
- Limited filtering options for search results
- Some articles may have paywalls
- No direct citation export features