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Choosing the right databases for your topic can sometimes be difficult.

  1. Start in the Database subject guide. This lists databases that are relevant to discipline areas taught at QUT.
  2. Choose a subject area.
  3. Start with the list of Key Resources.
  4. Read the database descriptions to decide which one to search. Sometimes, you'll have to search two or three databases to find all the information you need.

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