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Bioethics: Journals & Databases

Looking for articles on your topic?

The quickest way to find articles on a specific topic is by searching a relevant database.

The University Library subscribes to hundreds of databases, but we recommend the ones listed below as a starting point for students and researchers.

Some provide only citations for articles, so look for Article Link to connect you to the fulltext, or try one of the steps described below to access a copy.

If you need to bulk export records from a database, check these steps first.

Some key databases for Bioethics

These are some key databases relevant to searching for bioethics information - remember, this is a broad subject that reaches across fields. Think laterally when looking for reliable sources.

Finding information steps

Try these steps:

  • Analyse a topic and develop a search strategy to find relevant information
  • Identify the main resources for information used in academic study
  • Use search techniques to effectively find information in these resources

There are two options for finding articles using Library Search | Ketu [Remember to sign in]

1.   To find an article from a citation. Search for the "Title of the article" (within quotation marks)

2.   To find the Journal:

  • Check Library Search for the Title of the Journal (usually underlined or in Italics)
  • Do a Simple search for the Title of the Journal then filter results to Journal Title
  • The journal may be held in print, electonically, or both
  • Browse to find the correct year/volume and page numbers

Watch this short video on how to use Library Search | Ketu.   Need more help? Use this guide.

You can use Google Scholar to find an article from a citation:

  • Try searching Google Scholar for the "Title of the Article" (usually within quotation marks)
  • Follow Otago Article Link in your results list, or free fulltext access links
  • Open the fulltext PDF or HTML  copy of the article.
  • Google Scholar Tips & Tricks [pdf]
Google Scholar Search  

Interloan service

The Interloan service enables library users to search for items, create free requests for items not held in the University of Otago Library, and monitor the progress of those requests.

Set up alerts to authors, search topics, journal articles, books, chapters, journal table of contents, and combinations of these.

Use the database functions once registered for an account or profile. More tips in our Keeping up-to-date with research guide.

Tutorials