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Unit 5: Database searching in business and society

The main databases used in systematic reviewing are:

Database Theasaurus used
FAME (Financial Analysis Made Easy) FAME
Global Market Information Database GMID
HeinOnline Hein
InfoTrac custom journals InfoTrac
Key note Key note
Lexis Library Lexis
MINTEL MINTEL
Proquest Central (contains databases formerly in CSA) Proquest
PsycInfo (now in Proquest) PsycINFO
Web of Knowledge KeyWords Plus
Westlaw Westlaw

If you are following a set search protocol, it may specify which databases you should search. There are many more databases available, you can consult our a-z listing or the subject guide for your area. If you are still unsure, consult your librarian.

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