Google Scholar searches a subsection of the Google database, which includes publications such as:

• Peer-reviewed papers, articles and abstracts from academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositiories, universities, and other scholarly organizations
• Books
• Theses

While Google Scholar offers the convenience of searching diverse sources from one place, remember that Google Scholar is only one tool, and does not cover all scholarly literature. (See Safer Searching: Don’t Just Google in the Library News database.)
We recommend searching addtional databases – especially ones focused on your subject matter – when you are conducting a literature review. Not sure which databases focus on your subject area? Our librarians are happy to advise you; call 214-648-2003.
In contrast to many databases, Google Scholar does not display publications with the most recent first. However, there is a tab at the top of the list that allows you to chose “All articles” or “Most recent.”
To search Google Scholar:

• Either start directly at http://www.scholar.google.com OR from the main Google page, go to the drop-down menu under “More” and select “Scholar.”
• Choose your keywords and click “Search.”
• If the UT Southwestern Library owns a publication, a “Find it! @ Library” link will appear in the results. Clicking on this link will take you directly to the full text of the item.