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Searching Techniques for Students & Faculty

Basic & Advanced-level searching techniques for students and faculty to use when searching academic databases.

Databases v Google Video

The Difference Between Scholarly Databases and Google

From the kinds of sources available, to the way each is designed to search, Academic Databases and Google operate very differently. Knowing these differences will allow you to use each resource to your full advantage, being able to do so will directly affect your success in navigating college-level academic research!

Check out the video below to see some of the key differences between Academic Databases and Google!