SBMI encourages students to use online study, research management tools to help efficiently complete projects and coursework.
When selecting, keep in mind 10 rules for choosing Productivity Tools:
| Tool | Price | Use | Access link |
| References & Citations | |||
| Zotero | Free | Citation Manager | https://www.zotero.org/ |
| Evernote | Basic desktop version is free | Desktop application to organize disparate PDFs and online references into notebooks for writing papers etc. | https://evernote.com/?var=c |
| Citation Machine | Free | Generate citations in APA, MLA, etc. | http://www.citationmachine.net/ |
| Creating charts and visuals | |||
| Lucid Chart | Free up to 1 GB with .edu account | Create flowcharts, systems charts, Venn diagrams etc. | https://www.lucidchart.com/users/education/registerLevel?tP=1&t4=A&t5=A&t10=A |
| TimelineJS | Free | Create interactive timelines using Google Sheets | https://timeline.knightlab.com/ |
| Plotly | Free (limited use) | Create and share graphs in a web-based format | https://plot.ly/ |
| Prezi | 14-days Free Trial | Interactive presentations | https://prezi.com/ |
| GitHub | Free (public and open source) | Software development | https://github.com/personal |
| Managing Files and Articles | |||
| Pocket (Smart bookmarks) | Free | Saving and reading web articles across all devices | https://getpocket.com/ |
| Xodo (PDF Annotator) | Free | Web/phone application and Chrome plugin to manage, merge, annotate and share PDFs | http://www.xodo.com |
| Diigo | Free plan with ads | Share and save annotated webpages and PDFs | https://www.diigo.com/ |
| Evernote | See above | ||
| Quizlet (Flash cards) | Free | Memorization practice with digital flash cards | https://quizlet.com/ |
| Information Providers | |||
| Desmos | Free | Incredibly fast online calculator that graphs any function. | https://www.desmos.com/ |
| BetterExplained | Free | Forum for explaining mathematical equations and concepts. | http://betterexplained.com/ |
| instaGrok | Free | Generates concept-maps of related images, videos, articles, and terms based on a student's query. For students learning how to conduct research. | https://www.instagrok.com/ |
| Wolfram Alpha | Free | Systemized knowledge database on a variety of topics | https://www.wolframalpha.com/ |
| Information Providers | |||
| F.lux | Free | Automatically removes blue light from computer in the evening to alleviate eye strain. | https://justgetflux.com/ |
| Cold Turkey | Free (basic) | Block applications, websites, and internet for a fixed amount of time to boost productivity. | https://getcoldturkey.com/ |
| RescueTime | Free (basic) | Analyzes how you spend time on the computer and generates reports. | https://www.rescuetime.com/ |
| Unstuck | Free | A digital coach that provides guidance on how to overcome a problem. | https://www.unstuck.com/ |
| Information Providers | |||
| SlugBooks | Finds inexpensive textbook options. | https://www.slugbooks.com/ | |
Check out a more expansive Digital Research Tools directory at Digital Research Tools
Please note: SBMI does not endorse or provide support for any of the above products. This list serves as a resource and starting point to organize your own work.
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