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There are two ways to get full text from Harvard databases through Google Scholar:
1. Set up Google Scholar to search Harvard databases. Go to the Google Scholar page. At the top of the page you will see a link to Settings. Go to Library Links and type in Harvard. Select Harvard University - Try Harvard Library. Save your preferences. To have your preferences saved for the next time you use Google Scholar, make sure to sign in with your Google account.
2. Use Google Scholar through the Harvard Libraries' web page. All of the articles will have a "Try Harvard Library" button next to them that will link you to full text if it is available through Harvard.
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