There was quite a difference between using Google Scholar and the KentLINK databases in finding resources for the bibliography list. Below this commentary, you will find my results from Google Scholar. In reviewing both resources, I examined each based on five criteria: which search terms used, access to full text information, ease of use, quality of results, and time.
The topic used for both this assignment and the previous one was copyright and access, which is a pretty broad topic to begin with. Search terms used for both inquiries were copyright, access, copyright and access, copyright and libraries, and access and libraries. The only other feature used, related to terms, was with the KentLINK database, in which I used the preferred terms list to see if my results varied. The preferred terms list was definitely a plus for the KentLINK databases.
In both, Google Scholar and KentLINK, I took advantage of the special features and preferences to enhance my search. As it relates to Google Scholar, I eliminated patents and selected a grouping, which was Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities. Please note, that Google Scholar only provide the user six groupings to narrow results. The KentLINK databases provided several more options, in terms of subjects. This enables the user to focus on articles related to a specific topic, in which I chose Library and Information Science. Again, this was a plus for KentLINK.
In terms of ease of search, I found that Google Scholar was much quicker at providing results. However, the quality of those results is another issue. The use of additional features in KentLINK slowed down the information retrieval process and, if not savvy, the user could have difficulty finding accurate results.
The quality of the results was varied for both. As noted in my previous assignment, the results generated with the KentLINK databases provided several articles not related to the search terms used; even with the appropriate filters. However, please note that some of the terms used were rather broad. On the other end, Google Scholar generated a lot of law reviews and legal journals relating to copyright and access. It wasn’t until I used different terms, was I able to find result suitable for the Library and Information Science field. In my opinion, I felt that the results generated by the KentLINK databases were generally better, but there wasn’t a gigantic difference. However, based on my past experiences the KentLINK databases are much better then Google Scholar.
In terms of time used, Google Scholar was much faster. However, if you don’t get the results and information you need, then time really doesn’t matter. Plus, nobody said that research is a breeze. Overall, I was still able to find several quality articles on Google Scholar, so if I was in a quick need for information Google Scholar could meet my information need. However, if I was doing in-depth research, hands down, the KentLINK is the winner. It really boils down to the information need in determining which is better.
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