Is Google enough? Finding scientific information
The title "Is Google enough?" already suggests that scientific literature searches are not trivial. The course names the advantages and disadvantages of Google Scholar, shows extended search functions and presents the multidisciplinary databases Web of Science and Scopus as alternatives.
Sea of information. (Illustration: ETH Library)
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Content
- General search strategies
- Subject-based searches
- Google Scholar and other search engines
- Multidisciplinary databases
Learning objectives
At the end of the course, you are able to
- summarise (dis-)advantages of Google Scholar,
- use advanced search functions in Google Scholar for a specific literature search,
- apply essential knowledge of information retrieval to your research,
- use the two multidisciplinary databases Web of Science and Scopus in addition to Google Scholar.
Target audience
- Bachelor students
- Master students
- Doctoral students
- Scientific staff
- Technical and administration staff
- Scientifically interested individuals
Accessibility
Access and participation in our courses will be barrier-free. Please contact us in advance at +41 44 632 21 35 or at so that we can optimally meet your needs.