Research Guides: Research (Finding Information): Google

We all "google"; it is a quick and often effective way to find some sources of information. Use your critical thinking skills when you decide which results to use in an academic paper and watch the video below for more tips.

Search using Google Scholar
Google Scholar narrows your searching to more academic results.
Eli Pariser: Beward Online "Filter Bubble"
As companies tailor their services to our personal tastes, there's a dangerous unintended consequence: we get trapped in a "filter bubble" and don't get exposed to information that could challenge or broaden our worldview. (9:05)
Beginning Research with Wikipedia/Google, and Transitioning from Wikipedia/Google to Databases
Reviews the process of background research by introducing techniques for gathering background information using Google and Wikipedia.
Wayback Machine
466 billion web pages saved over time through the internet archive.