Q. Why can't I just use Google to find stuff for my paper?

Websites often lack the quality controls that are used in publishing resources (e.g., scholarly journals). You should always evaluate Internet resources for their quality and appropriateness for your research. Check out this guide to learn more about evaluating Internet resources.

If you want to use Google, your best bet is to go with Google Scholar, because it is integrated with resources available at the Patrick Power Library. While it will not search all the library's databases, it will provide links to articles available through SMU. For information about Google Scholar, including how to change that setting, check out this page: Google Scholar.