How do I search more effectively on Google Scholar?
Disadvantages of Using Google Scholar It has yet to reveal what criteria they are using to select "scholarly" material. Results often vary in quality and it is up to the researcher to determine which of the results are suitable for their purposes.
Tips for searching Google scholar
Google Scholar searches are not case sensitive.
Use keywords instead of full sentences.
Use quotes to search for an exact match.
Add the year to the search phrase to get articles published in a particular year.
Use the side bar controls to adjust your search result.