Summary of "【Google Scholar】使い方や便利機能を紹介！論文探しはこれで決まり！【グーグルスカラー】"
Summary of the Video: 【Google Scholar】使い方や便利機能を紹介！論文探しはこれで決まり！【グーグルスカラー】
Main Ideas and Concepts
Introduction to Google Scholar
- Google Scholar is a free academic search engine provided by Google, specialized in searching scholarly materials such as academic papers, theses, books, and abstracts.
- It is widely used by graduate students, researchers, and professionals in various fields (e.g., aquarium staff researching animal care).
- Despite its usefulness, not everyone is aware of Google Scholar.
How to Access and Use Google Scholar
- Accessible by typing “Google Scholar” into any regular search engine.
- The interface is simple and user-friendly, avoiding clutter and distractions.
- Users can search using keywords in English, Japanese, or other languages.
- Search results vary depending on the language used in the query.
Search Tips and Narrowing Results
- Keyword searches can return hundreds of thousands of results (e.g., 410,000 results for “coral”).
- Use filters to sort by relevance or date (e.g., sorting to show only papers from 2023 onwards).
- Related keywords are suggested to broaden or refine searches.
- Use multiple keywords carefully: too many keywords may overly restrict results.
Useful Features of Google Scholar
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Alert Function:
- Allows users to create alerts for specific keywords.
- Sends email notifications when new papers matching the keywords are published.
- Users can enable or disable alerts and choose whether to receive less relevant results.
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My Library:
- Users can save (“favorite”) papers found during searches to their personal library.
- Papers can be organized with custom labels for easy retrieval later.
- Helps avoid inefficient re-searching for previously found literature.
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Following Authors:
- Users can follow specific researchers/authors to get notified of their new publications or related papers.
- Useful for staying updated on work from researchers in your field or those you find interesting.
Practical Example of Using Google Scholar
- Example search: “coral growth” or “coral growth rate.”
- Users can view abstracts freely, but full papers may require payment.
- To avoid paying, check “All versions” to find free PDFs or alternate versions.
- Abstracts provide a summary; users should read abstracts first to decide if full paper reading is necessary.
- Machine translation tools like DeepL or ChatGPT can help non-English readers understand papers.
- Example findings from a coral growth study: growth rates vary with water depth, generally faster in shallower waters due to sunlight availability.
Final Recommendations
- Google Scholar is highly recommended for academic literature searches due to ease of use and powerful features.
- Viewers are encouraged to try it out and use the video as a reference guide.
Methodology / Instructions for Using Google Scholar
Step-by-step Search and Filter Process
- Search “Google Scholar” on any search engine and open the site.
- Enter keywords in English, Japanese, or other languages.
- Use language filters to include/exclude documents by language.
- Use the sorting option (top right) to sort by relevance or date (e.g., recent years).
- Narrow down results by combining relevant keywords but avoid too many to not overly restrict results.
Setting Up Alerts
- Click the menu (three lines) on the top left.
- Click on the “Alert” (email icon).
- Click “Create alert.”
- Enter keywords for which you want to receive notifications.
- Optionally check “Show less relevant results.”
- Confirm your email address and click “Create alert.”
- To cancel alerts, click “Cancel” next to the alert and confirm.
Using My Library
- Search for papers.
- Click the star icon “Save” under the paper title to add it to My Library.
- Add labels to organize saved papers by topic or field.
- Access saved papers from the menu under “My Library.”
- Use labels to filter saved papers.
Following Authors
- Search for an author’s name.
- Click on the underlined author profile in the search results.
- Click “Follow” on the author’s profile page.
- Select notification preferences (new papers, citations, related papers).
- Receive email notifications when the author publishes new work.
Accessing Full Papers
- If full text requires payment, check “All versions” for free PDFs.
- Read abstracts first to assess relevance.
- Use translation tools if needed to understand foreign language papers.
Speakers / Sources Featured
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Mao (Main Speaker): The presenter who explains Google Scholar’s features and usage with examples.
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Mentioned but not directly featured:
- A computer-savvy acquaintance who was unaware of Google Scholar.
- A friend working as a dolphin nurse at an aquarium who uses Google Scholar.
- Author profile example: Mao Furukawa (the presenter’s own research profile).
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No other distinct speakers or external sources are directly quoted or featured.
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Educational
