Think about your topic and break it down into concepts - these are your search terms.
You'll also want to brainstorm synonyms for your search terms. Some research may discuss the topic that you're interested in, but use a different word for the same concept.
Use a limiter to narrow your results down (e.g., by publication date) or adjust your search terms/add a new one.
Expand your topic or take away one of your limiters.
Tiffany Glass & Decorating Co. Hinds House Window. c. 1900, leaded glass, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio.
Summon is a one-stop shop that searches across materials held at UMSL as well as through our online subscription databases. Results will include peer-reviewed research articles (print and digital) as well as news articles, books, and other materials.
Only want articles? On the results page, look on the left side of the screen for CONTENT TYPE. Underneath that, select the resource you want (e.g., Journal Article, News Article, Magazine Article, etc.)
You can also narrow your search results with other limiters:
The short answer is yes! You can use Google Scholar to conduct scholarly research. However, there are situations in which a library database will be more efficient and useful.
Google Scholar may still provide you with valuable results, but we recommend also utilizing the library's resources to complete your research.