Searching Library Databases for journal articles can be complex.

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Peer Reviewed Journal Articles - What are they? Why do you need them? How do you find them?
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Try searching one of the core Science databases listed below or another from the library website.

Use the UQ Library website to access the following databases. (hint: if you can't find it easily do a title search in the catalogue). Always access through the UQ Library website to access free full text.

Database 1: ScienceDirect - full text

Covers a wide range of subject areas including: biological and life sciencs, agriculture, animal biology and science, medicine, business and management.

Try searching for your assignment topic or an example topic (i.e. global warming).

ScienceDirect can be searched much like Google.

Database 2: CSIRO Online Journals - full text

Covers Australian and international content in the areas of agriculture, aninmals, botany, health, marine science, plants, rangelands, soil science, veterinary science and zoology.

Database 3: Web of Knowledge

Covers a wide range of subject areas including: biological and life sciences, agriculture, forestry and biosciences, animal biology and diversity.

Try searching for your assignment topic or an example topic (i.e. global warming).

If you require further assistance in how to search Web of Knowledge use the online help available in Web of Knowledge.

Database 4: PubMed (Veterinary Science students)

Covers a wide range of subject areas including veterinary and human medicine.

Try searching for your assignment topic or an example topic (i.e. dog nutrition).

Database 5 : ABI/Inform Global (Agribusiness students) - full text

Worldwide business periodicals for information on advertising, marketing, economics, human resources, finance, taxation, computers and companies.