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Widgets & Tools - 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.

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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.
	Stikipad Share notes, files, and images related to a project or class.
	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.

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.