What it is
Google Scholar indexes articles, theses, books and preprints across publishers and repositories, and links to sources where the full text is available.
Who it's for: Researchers, students and academics
Key features
- Broad academic search
- Citation counts and related work
- Links to free full text when available
Free access & limitations
Searching is free; some full texts require a subscription through your library.
Registration
Not required
Pros
- Covers many publishers
- Finds free versions of papers
Cons
- Access to full text varies
Use cases
Literature reviewsFinding citations
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