| On the Google Scholar home page, select the hamburger menu located at the top left corner of the page; choose settings from the menu options. A new screen will open |  |
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Locate and select Library Links from the left sidebar menu. As noted, it is possible to search for and save up to five library resources. We will search for and select Ashland University.
Remember, "online access library subscriptions is usually restricted to patrons of that library." This is the case when setting up Ashland University as a library link |
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Find Through AU Library - will appear as an option below the search box. Place a check mark in the box next to Find through AU Library and SAVE. Remember, cookies must be turned on to save settings. Enter Ashland University into the search box and conduct the search. |
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Stephen Brookfield critical thinking |
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Scholar returned 15,500 results (removing patents and citations reduces the number to 14,900). Two of the articles on the initial results page: Assessing Critical Thinking, and have Find through AU Library designations. To view Assessing Critical Thinking, click on the Find through AU Library link. |
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If working off campus, you will need to authenticate with AU Library using the Off-Campus Login page.Enter your Ashland University username and password; these are the same credentials you use to login to Blackboard and AU email.Login to continue. |
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Full Text Finder
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You will be directed to AU Library's Full Text Finder. If the article is available in more than one database, options will display. In this instance, Assessing Critical Thinking is available in full-text from Wiley. Select the Wiley link to view the article. |
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Wiley Online Library access is available to you through Ashland University Library.
Abstract: "The author discusses the process of critical thinking and his belief that it is social process, then offers three locally grounded strategies for assessing critical thinking: experiential, behavioral, and conversational."
In addition to the abstract and article, metrics are available including number of time cited and references.
Click the PDF icon to view the article.
Assessing Critical Thinking, by Stephen Brookfield, is also available in Education Research Complete and can be be found using OneSearch on the AU Library web site. Neither of these database options were presented in the Google Scholar search results. Had it not been available from the publisher, the resource would not have been found. This is one example of the limitations of Google Scholar and illustrates the importance of conducting research using library databases. Not all research is created equal; take time to make informed research decisions.
Ashland University students have access to an assortment of full text resources while using Google Scholar.
Prior to your search, define Google Scholar's library links settings to Find through AU Library and available resources will display with your search results. Remember, not all library resources will be available via scholar.
Authentication for off-campus viewing will be required.
Tip: Search from the guide
It is possible to start your Google Scholar search from this library guide. After the initial results screen displays, use the settings menu to select Ashland University and set-up Find through AU Library.
