What is Google Scholar and how is it different from library databases?
Answer
Google Scholar is a search engine that specifically searches scholarly literature and academic resources. Unlike library databases (which contain resources chosen by people), Google Scholar results come an automated search of the internet that is then limited to scholarly material. Because it is automated, results should be reviewed carefully as some aren't scholarly (for example, a high school term paper). Google Scholar is a great option if you aren't finding information about your topic in library databases.