Behavioural studies: Using Google Scholar

Use the tips in the following document to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of your Google Scholar search

Google Scholar allows you to set Google Scholar preferences to link to the full text of articles cited in Google Scholar which are available from Monash University Library. Follow these steps to ensure full text links show in your search results

On Campus access
When you search on campus, Google Scholar will automatically recognise your location, and display the Check for full text link to library materials

Off Campus access
If you are off campus you will need to tell Google to link to resources available from Monash University Library. Choose one of the following options to access these full text links:

Option 1:
Always connect to Google Scholar from the library's databases page

Option 2:

• Go to Google Scholar and click the Scholar Preferences link
• Search for Monash in the Library Links search box
• Tick the checkbox for Monash University - Check for full text
• Click Save Preferences

Search results display

• Check for full text link next to a title shows that the full text is available electronically.
• Check for full text link below a record (and its details) show that the full text may not be available electronically. Use this link to check the Monash University Library catalogue for electronic access or a print copy