Research+Tools

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= Brain Storm Tools = toc

Mind mapping Tools
It is free web-based mind mapping application. You can sign up for an account in order to save your mind maps, but better still, they don’t force you to get an account to start creating. The interface could use some work to make it a truly usable application. || is one of the most popular free mind mapping applications out there, and that’s mainly because it’s in Java and thus cross-platform (and because it’s a great app, of course). This software implements some of the major features that digital task lists have over paper task lists: retractable and expandable branches and hyperlinking between different branches make it easier to organize and easier to connect ideas. || Mapul is a Web-based online tool for creation mind maps. || mind42.com is a browser based online mind mapping application. With mind42.com installing mindmapping tools is no longer needed- for a hassle-free mindmapping experience. Just open the browser and launch the application when needed. || Mindomo is a versatile Web-based mind mapping tool, delivering the capabilities of desktop mind mapping software in a Web browser – with no complex software to install or maintain || is another web app with varying account options; there’s a free account, and several commercial options. It has a fairly nice design and interface in comparison with many other mind mapping web apps that are available. || Dynamic mind mapping software that lets you link your ideas, files and web pages the way you think. || is a KDE Linux application for creating mind maps, though they can be viewed in different formats, such as a linear tree view with retractable and expandable branches. || VYM (View Your Mind) is a tool to generate and manipulate maps which show your thoughts. Such maps can help you to improve your creativity and effectivity. You can use them for time management, to organize tasks, to get an overview over complex contexts, to sort your ideas etc. ||
 * [[image:libhome/Bubbl.us.png width="175" height="42" link="@http://bubbl.us/"]] || ===[|bubbl.us] ===
 * [[image:libhome/Freemind.png width="143" height="74" link="@http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page"]] || ===[|Freemind] ===
 * [[image:libhome/Mapul.png width="143" height="47" link="@http://mapul.com/%20"]] || === Mapul ===
 * [[image:libhome/Mind42.png width="174" height="57" link="@http://www.mind42.com/"]] || === Mind42 ===
 * [[image:libhome/Mindomo.png width="174" height="45" link="@http://www.mindomo.com/"]] || === Mindomo ===
 * [[image:libhome/Mindmeister.png width="178" height="52" link="@http://www.mindmeister.com/"]] || **[|MindMeister] **
 * [[image:libhome/Personalbrain.png width="168" height="30" link="@http://www.thebrain.com/"]] || === PersonalBrain ===
 * [[image:libhome/Semantik.png width="169" height="45" link="@http://www.kde-apps.org/content/show.php?content=55242"]] || ===[|Semantik] ===
 * [[image:libhome/VYM.png width="176" height="69" link="@http://%20http//www.insilmaril.de/vym/"]] || === View Your Mind ===

To-Do-List Tools
Backpack is a simple web-based service that allows you to make pages with to-do lists, notes, files, and images. Backpack also features a Calendar and Reminders that can be sent via email or to your cell phone at predefined times. || Create To Do Lists and RemindersSend E-mail and Text MessagesMessage groups in one call. || Ta-da is the web’s easiest to-do list tool. Make lists for yourself or share them with others. It couldn’t be simpler. || Add multiple to do lists with date. Mark them completed when they get done. Add email reminders to remind you about your activitiesUpload images and files from one place and access from anywhere. Add notes to your page to keep track of your daily activities. ||
 * [[image:libhome/Backpack.png link="@http://backpackit.com/%20"]] || === Backpack ===
 * [[image:libhome/Jott.png link="@http://www.nuance.com/for-individuals/by-product/voice-to-text/index.htm"]] || === Jott ===
 * [[image:libhome/Tadalist.png width="142" height="40" link="@http://tadalist.com/"]] || === Ta-da-Lists ===
 * [[image:libhome/ZohoPlanner.png width="208" height="50" link="@http://planner.zoho.com/login"]] || === Zoho Planner ===

Note-Taking Tools
Take, edit and share notes online. || NoteLens is designed to help you stay in the flow. You never spend time deciding where to store notes, save them, or even give them names. With a lightning fast full text indexing system, you can quickly find any note just by typing any word – all of the notes containing that word will be pulled up as you type. || shortText.com is a simple tool to post text online, with minimum fuss. No sign ups, no sign in, just instant web presence for your information. || SyncNotes is a system that allows you to easily store, retrieve and even communicate small pieces of textual information. || Webnote is a tool for taking notes on your computer. It allows you to quickly write something down during a meeting, class, or any other time that you have a web browser available. ||
 * [[image:libhome/Mynoteit.png width="176" height="42" link="@http://www.mynoteit.com/%20"]] || === mynoteIT ===
 * [[image:libhome/NoteLens.png width="173" height="39" link="@http://www.windsorinterfaces.com/notelens.shtml%20%20%20"]] || === NoteLens ===
 * [[image:libhome/Shorttext.png width="157" height="59" link="@http://%20http//www.shorttext.com/%20"]] || === shortText.com ===
 * [[image:libhome/Syncnotes.png width="150" height="52" link="@http://www.syncnotes.com/MobileView/(wjbs1245hgoejb45pxzii3e2)/Default.aspx"]] || === SyncNotes ===
 * [[image:libhome/Webnote.png link="@http://www.aypwip.org/webnote/"]] || === Webnote ===

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= Bibliography Tools =

Provides an interactive tool to help create reference citations for research papers. Includes various print and electronic resources. || Automatic works cited and bibliography formatting for MLA, APA and Chicago/Turabian citation styles. Now supports 7th edition of MLA. ||
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|| ==Noodle Bib== Noodlebib guides you through a thinking process, and thinking is exercise for the brain.Noodlebib makes recording all the information describing your source easier, making your citations complete and accurate. You will IMPRESSyour readers with the quality of your research.Noodlebib can serve as your “virtual bookbag", gathering all your sources in one place. With one click, you can return to any online source to retrieve more information (if you record the correct persistent URL.) Creating your “Works Cited” page is a simple step at the end of the research process. Noodlebib makes research EASIER!Also, you can collaborate on a project by working with other students to locate information ---SHARE your resource lists and MAXIMIZE your results. || Noodle Tools is a database that is designed to help the student with the note taking and the citation portion of the research process. A template is provided to assist the student with building APA and MLA citations. There is a note card tools that helps the student organize their research information. ||
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