We recommend using Google Scholar to supplement your FAMU Library database searches, not replace them.
Google Scholar is a place for researchers to start. Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature.
Perform a Basic or Advanced Search using these search terms:
central pivot irrigation system
non-point pollution
Benefits of Google Scholar:
- "Cited by" search results
- Quick link to full text when you search for an article title
- Links directly to Google Books
- Searches the full text for your keywords
- Sometimes finds free full text for items not in the library
Drawbacks of Google Scholar:
- No Peer-Reviewed Limit
- No Full-Text Limit
- Difficult to do more complex searches
Relying on only Google Scholar will cause you to miss important research, and spend a lot of time verifying if an article is peer reviewed. But, it is still a great tool for comprehensive searching!
