How to Use Google Scholar

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"How to Use Google Scholar: A Handbook for Higher Education Teachers" is a practical, concise guide designed to help college and university teachers use Google Scholar effectively for teaching, research, supervision, publication, and academic visibility.

The handbook takes readers through the complete Google Scholar journey from searching scholarly literature efficiently and using advanced search techniques to saving papers, citing sources, setting alerts, creating and maintaining a professional profile, and understanding citation metrics such as citations, h-index, and i10-index.

The book also introduces the newer AI-enabled features of Google Scholar, including Scholar Labs, Quick Read, and the Scholar PDF Reader, while emphasizing that AI-generated summaries should never replace reading and evaluating the original research.

Particular attention is given to building an accurate and credible academic profile, increasing research visibility ethically, avoiding citation manipulation, and using Google Scholar effectively in classroom teaching and PhD supervision.

Written as a hands-on reference, the handbook includes worked examples, practical steps, classroom activities, troubleshooting guidance, and a Quick Reference Card. It is intended for higher education teachers, researchers, PhD supervisors, research scholars, and anyone who wants to use Google Scholar more effectively and responsibly.

About the Author

Dr. Sanjay Kumar is affiliated with Saraswati College of Professional Studies in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. He holds postgraduate degrees in Commerce, Education Management, and Marketing Management. He is UGC-NET qualified in Education, Commerce, and Management, and earned his doctorate in Business and Management from JNU, Jaipur. With over 26 years of experience in teaching, academic administration, research, accreditation, and online education, Dr. Kumar is a dedicated lifelong learner. He has completed 11 certifications and refresher courses. He has been invited by various colleges and universities as a resource person, guest speaker, and keynote speaker at national and international programs 20 times. He has received 8 awards for his contributions to education and society. He has organized 29 faculty development programs at national and international levels. Dr. Kumar has authored 5 books, edited 14 books, contributed 28 book chapters, published 10 research papers, and holds 3 patents in the education domain. One of his research papers on “understanding different issues of the unit of analysis in business research” has received over 240+ citations on Google Scholar. He completed a marketing research and analysis course from IIT Roorkee under NPTEL in 2017, earning a gold medal with 93% marks. In addition to his teaching and administrative roles, Currently, he serves as the chief editor of two national journals, Edulink and The CTE National Journal. He is also involved in professional development organizations, serving as Program Director of the Social Development and Research Foundation (SDRF) and President of the Council for Teachers Professional Development (CTPD).

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