Academic Research
How to Search for Academic Papers and Research Articles Online: A Frontend Engineer's Testing Framework
I tested 14 academic search engines and databases over 30 days. Here's my practical framework for finding scholarly papers, avoiding paywalls, and building a research workflow that actually works.
Beyond AND/OR: A Practical Guide to Crafting Complex Boolean Search Strings for Research
A hands-on guide to building sophisticated Boolean search strings for academic, legal, and market research, with real-world examples and tested strategies.
How to Find Academic Papers and Research for Free
A practical guide for students and researchers on accessing scholarly articles without institutional paywalls, based on hands-on testing of tools and strategies.