The document provides tips for effective academic research searching and evaluation. It recommends using Google Scholar over Google, using truncation and quotation marks to broaden or narrow searches, starting with singular terms, brainstorming keywords, being flexible across databases and search terms, and tracing references. It also emphasizes evaluating sources based on publication year (3-5 years for empirical studies), journal ranking and impact factor, number of citations, and research impact. Journal rankings and impact factors can be found on Scopus, individual journal websites, and university library databases. Sci-hub and Library Genesis can be used to access papers and books without a subscription.