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The information organizing widgets listed on this page will help you collect and use the information that you find while conducting research. Each item below includes a short description of the widget and instructions on getting started.

Information Organizing Widgets

Delicious Web Browser Add-ons

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What is it? Web browser add-ons that make it easier to bookmark and organize web sites with http://del.icio.us.

How can this help me? If you are researching on the Internet, these tools can help you organize the sites you are interested in.

Click here to install the Firefox browser add-on for del.icio.us

Click here to install the Internet Explorer browser add-on for del.icio.us

Click here to install a del.icio.us add-on for any other Web browser

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Flickr Uploadr

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What is it? A tool that enables you to easily upload many images to your Flickr account.

How can this help me? Are you collecting photos from the Web for a research project? Use the Flickr Uploadr to keep your photos organized on the Web.

Click here to install the Flickr Uploadr

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Google Notebook

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What is it? A tool that lets you copy clips of texts, images and links from Web sites all within your browser.

How can this help me? Highlight and save info about Web sites to your Google Notebook. Access those notes from any computer. Share those notes with others instead of emailing links back and forth.

Click here to begin using Google Notebook

Click here to install the Internet Explorer browser add-on for Google Notebook

Click here to install the Firefox browser add-on for Google Notebook

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Google Send to Phone

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What is it? This Firefox browser add-on enables you to send selected text from the Internet to your cell phone as a text message.

How can this help me? Are you in the library and want to text yourself a call number? Just highlight the text, click the cell phone icon in your browser, and send.

Click here to install the Send to Phone Firefox browser add-on

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NoodleBib

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What is it? An awesome tool that helps you create MLA- or APA-formatted bibliographies online. Save as a Word document to turn in with your paper.

How can this help me? This tool will save your time and energy. This tool automatically formats your bibliography for you.

Click here to get started with Noodle Bib

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TextMarker

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What is it? A Firefox browser add-on that highlights text online within your browser window. Then copy and paste as you wish.

How can this help me? If you’re a highlighter fan with books and articles, this is the way you can markup digital content.

Click here to install this Firefox browser add-on

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Zoho Notebook

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What is it? A tool that helps you aggregate content from multiple sources or applications.

How can this help me? A great tool for collaborating on team projects. Start a group notebook. Send content/comments and save it all in one place.

Click here to begin using Zoho Notebook

Click here to install the Firefox browser add-on for Zoho Notebook

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Zotero

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What is it? A Firefox browser add-on that "helps you collect, manage, and cite your research sources."

How can this help me? Save some time. With this one browser tool you can:

Click here to install this Firefox browser add-on

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