Other Google Scholar Features

Signing Up for an Email Alert

Do you want to keep up with the latest research in your field of study? Email alerts tell Google Scholar to periodically email you newly published papers that match your search criteria.

To sign up for email alerts:

  1. Do a search for the topic of interest, e.g., “treatment of alzheimer’s disease”.
  2. Click the envelope icon in the sidebar of the search results page.

Google Scholar sidebar with Create alert enclosed in red square.   

  1. Enter your email address.
  2. Click Create alert.

The Cited By Feature

Use the Cited by link to find articles and books that cite a specific article.

The cited by feature is a great way to find more recent articles and to trace an idea from its original source up to the present.

  1. Start by locating a relevant search result in Google Scholar.
  2. Look for the Cited by link at the bottom of the result. It will list the number of times the item has been cited by others.

Screenshot of Google Scholar search result with Cited by link  highlighted.   

  1. Click the Cited by link to see a list of the items that cite your original item. Older and more influential items typically have a higher number of Cited by results.
  2. You can limit these cited by results. Search for keywords within the results by checking the box for Search within citing articles at the top of the search and following the prompts, or limit the date range by choosing an option on the left side of the page under Any time.

Screenshot of Google Scholar cited by results with "search within citing articles" and "Any Time" options highlighted.   

Need Additional Help?

If you need additional help, librarians at the Miramar College Library can help you with:

  • Finding the best sources
  • Searching tips and tricks
  • Navigating databases
  • Citing sources
  • And much more!

We’re available to help via chat & email or you can schedule an appointment with a librarian. (in-person or Zoom). Walk-ins are also welcome in L-200 at the Circulation Desk or Reference Desk on the 2nd floor.