Using Google Scholar Related Searches
Need help researching a new topic? Sometimes, it’s difficult to figure out which keywords to use in order to get the best results. Utilizing Google Scholar’s related searches feature can help with this problem.
For example, take the search phrase differentiated instruction. As you can see from the search results, Google Scholar offers many articles on the topic. However, if you want ideas of what query to use to find articles about specific topics in differentiation, scroll to see the related searches, which are pictured below.
These related searches offer up keywords to help you research many different aspects of differentiated instruction such as how to implement it, ways to group students, and the varying types of differentiation required for gifted students and emergent bilinguals. Additionally, these recommended search queries may point you to specific researchers, like Tomlinson, who are experts in the subject.
Next time you’re researching a new topic, make sure you check out Google Scholar’s search suggestions!