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Academic Skills: Research Guide

Resources to help with academic research, including databases, Google Scholar, how-to guides and discipline-specific resources.

Research is a process

Why can't I just google it?

Why can't I just google it? Many students use Google as a starting point for information. While it's a great place to start, it can have some limitations. Watch the video to help you understand the pros and cons of using Google.

This video was created by La Trobe University Library and made available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0

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