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20 things you didn’t know about Google Scholar

Google Blog: “To celebrate 20 years of Google Scholar, we’re sharing some fun facts about the go-to resource for researchers worldwide. …some features available on Scholar

  • Review a paper efficiently and effectively with AI outlines. We recently added AI outlines to Scholar PDF Reader to help you read papers both quickly and in depth. PDF reader provides a one-click preview of cited articles, linked figure and table mentions, citing and related articles. Now with AI outlines, you can quickly grasp the main points or delve into specific details that pique your interest, explore methods, results, discussions or any intriguing nuance.
  • Unlock the law with Scholar’s “Case law” button. For most of the first 250 years of U.S. history, accessing legal documents was a challenge because they weren’t easily accessible. But thanks to Google Scholar’s comprehensive case law collection, anyone can explore the laws that govern them. Just select “Case law” below the search bar, type your query and dive in.
  • Copy article citations in the style of your choice. No more manually formatting bibliographies. With a click of the “cite” button, Google Scholar provides ready-to-use citations in a number of different formats. Simply select and use the style you need.
  • Expand your access to research.Today Google Scholar partners with libraries and publishers worldwide to ensure access to subscription-based articles directly within your search results. And if a free version exists (like a preprint), Scholar will point you there, too.
  • Create your own research library. With Google Scholar, you can save articles to your personal library with a single click. Organize your research, create custom folders and access your library from anywhere with an internet connection…”

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