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Organize & Share

Use Gelman Library's resources where you are thanks to Facebook applications and browser plugins! Want more? Try these cool, useful web-based tools to help with your assignments, organize your life, and discover something new.

 

organize your thoughts

Google Docs
Create, edit, and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations online.
Zoho suite
Create documents, spreadsheets and presentations, manage projects, and develop applications.
ThinkFree
Create documents online, then revise them from your home computer. Compatible with Microsoft Office.
YourDraft
Post drafts of your work online so others can read and edit.
Bubbl.us
Map out your ideas and share them with your friends.
Thinkature
Brainstorm or idea map with your friends.
NoteMesh
Collaboratively create notes with your classmates.
Wetpaint
Create a wiki for collaboration and sharing ideas.

 

organize your information

RefWorks
Store and file your references in different folders, add notes, and format your paper or dissertation in APA or MLA style (and many more) with the click of a button. Free for GWU students, and compatible with all Gelman databases.
Zotero
Collect, manage, and cite your research sources.
OttoBib
Generate a bibliography in multiple format using the ISBNs from your books.
EasyBib
Create MLA format bibliographies for free
del.icio.us
Import bookmarks from your browser, post bookmarks on the fly, and organize them with terms that make sense to YOU.
BlinkList
Organize your information in a feature-rich personalized homepage.
ClipMarks
Capture images, text or portions of websites and email them to your friends or organize them in your own ClipMark file.
Backpack
Organize your notes, lists, ideas, and photos, set up reminders, and generally do all of your planning on one place.
MyStickies
Make notes on any webpage using virtual sticky notes.
Wizlite
Highlight text online, just like on paper.
I-lighter
Highlight, collect, and annotate online text.
Box.net
Store files online for free, access them from anywhere, and forget about that little USB drive forever.
Rollyo
Create a customized search engine to search only content that you're interested in.

 

organize your time

Google Calendar
Create multiple calendars, share events with friends, and keep track of your agenda on the go with email and text message reminders.
TimeBridge
Easily coordinate meeting times without all the back and forth.
Toodledo
Improve your productivity and stay organized with online to-do lists, calendars, and reminders.
Remember the Milk
Stay organized with online to-do lists and easy reminders via IM, email, and text message.
PocketMod
Create a personalized organizer you can print and keep in your pocket.
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