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.
SMILE - Systematic Reviewing by Dr Helen Marlborough, Glasgow University and Marion Kelt, Glasgow Caledonian University is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.