| Tool | Description | Access |
|---|---|---|
| NVIVO | NVivo is a qualitative and mixed-methods data analysis software tool. | R-MC only. Available on select library laptops. |
| PSPP | GNU PSPP is a program for statistical analysis of sampled data. It is a free alternative to the proprietary program SPSS. | Free. |
| QDA Minor | QDA Miner Lite is a free and easy-to-use version the computer assisted qualitative analysis software QDA Minor. It can be used for the analysis of textual data such as interview and news transcripts, open-ended responses, etc. as well as for the analysis of still images. | Free. PC computers only. |
| SPSS | IBM SPSS Statistics is a software package used for interactive, or batched, statistical analysis (quantitative data). | R-MC only. Available on lab computers and library laptops. |
| TAMS | TAMS Analyzer is a free qualitative data analysis tool, primarily designed for ethnographic and discourse research. | Free. Mac computers only. |
| Tool | Description | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Reader | PDF reader with basic highlighting and commenting functionality. | Free |
| CamScanner | Mobile app allows for high-resolution scans and document management, as well as hand-written annotations and customizable watermarks. | Free+ |
| Diigo | Save, tag, organize, annotate, and share web pages and pdf documents as you browse online. | Free+ |
| Kami | Desktop tool or Google Chrome plugin. Annotate, markup, and collaborate on PDF, document, or image files. Works with Google Drive. | Free |
| Tool | Description | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Cloud | Everything you need to create something amazing. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Stock, Typekit, Dreamweaver, Adobe XD, Lightroom, Adobe Audition, and more! | R-MC only. Available on desktop computers in the Butler Pavilion as well as select library laptops. |
| GIMP | Free, open source image editor, an alternative to the proprietary program Photoshop. | Free |
| Google Suite | Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Sites | Free, or linked to your rmc.edu account for unlimited storage |
| Microsoft Office Suite [Office365] | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, OneNote, Outlook | Free as a member of the R-MC community |
| Prezi | Move beyond slides and create a presentation in Prezi. | Free |
| Tool | Description | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Feedly | News aggregator that allows you to subscribe to RSS feeds of journals you follow | Free |
| Google Scholar | Alerts you to new material that matches your pre-set search criteria. | Free |
| JournalTOCs | Alerts you when new issues of your followed journals are published. | Free |
| Put articles, videos, etc., into Pocket from a browser or an app like Twitter. Then read it later, even without an Internet connection. | Free |
| Tool | Description | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Mindomo | Concept mapping, mind mapping, outlining, even collaboratively | Free (up to three maps) |
| Tool | Description | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Evernote | Capture, organize, and share notes from anywhere. Allows tagging and reminders. | Free+ |
| Notability | Combine handwriting, photos, and typed text in notes, add and annotate pdfs. iOS devices only. | $5.99 |
| OneNote | Gather notes, drawings, photos, screen clippings, audio files, and more into notebooks. Add annotations, and share. | Free as a member of the R-MC community |
| Simplenote | A simple tool for taking text notes. Syncs across devices and allows sharing, does not have robust organizational tools. | Free |
| Wunderlist | Organize and share lists. Set due dates and reminders, flag important items, and collaborate with others. | Free |
| Tool | Description | Access |
|---|---|---|
| EndNote | Reference management program that allows you to collect and manage citations to create bibliographies. | R-MC only. You must sign up for an account with your R-MC email to use. Provides online access to this tool |
| Mendeley | Reference management program that allows you to collect, manage, and share citations to organize your research and create bibliographies. | Free (limited storage) |
| Scrivener | A tool to support writing. Gather your material, organize it, reorganize it, split it apart, keep all your notes, references, and manuscript drafts in one place. | $38 |
| Zotero | Reference management program that allows you to collect, manage, and share citations to organize your research and create bibliographies. | Free (up to 300MB storage) |
| ZoteroBib | The perfect tool if you just need to create a bibliography without creating an account or installing software. Search for your source, select your style, and copy and paste into your document. | Free |
| Tool | Description | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Secure, store, and share your files. | Free (up to 10GB storage) |
| Dropbox | Store, share, securely access your files. | Free (up to 2GB storage) |
| Google Drive | Store, share, securely access your files. | Free (up to 15GB storage) R-MC access (unlimited storage): sign in with your rmc.edu email |
| Microsoft OneDrive | Store, share, securely access your files. | R-MC access (unlimited storage): sign in with your rmc.edu email |