What is Google Books?

• Google books enables publishers to publish their books – wholly or partially, on Google!

• Books are scanned and anyone that has access to the internet can view Google Books publications.

Can I Buy The Book?

• Yes, Google gives you the option to purchase the book if required, this not only helps you with your quest for knowledge, but it will also ensure that authors maintain their business.

Can I Use Google Books for Uni?

• Well, this is the best part… Yes you can, not only can use it, but it is fantastic resource!

• Quite simply search on the topic area of interest – such as “Student Accommodation London”

How Does It Work?

• It works on the principle of “keywords”, and queries the web for your search query.

• Once a variant is found of your “keyword”, it will return the results.

Broad Match

Phrase Match

How Do I Get The Info?

• Simply select the book which closely matches your needs, take the info, idea or argument and use it for your purposes.

• It is that easy, and of course, it is free!

Plagiarism

• You must reference all material, do not plagiarise anything you take from any resource.

• Google Books is a legitimate resource and author details, including publisher and date, are always available.

Referencing Google Books

Hughes, D., Lowe, S.(2007) The Private Rented Housing Market: Regulation or Deregulation. Hampshire: Ashgate Publishing Limited, pp. 13

Disclaimer

• Please note I do not advocate infringement of any copyright and all materials must be properly referenced in accordance with appropriate guidelines.