30+ Informative Mind Mapping Applications

During Web research it ii very useful to create mind maps or conceptual maps.

See a list of mind mapping tools.

Your mind maps could be used both for better understanding of your research topics and for creating better queries in your search.

Software for Research (using Windows)

I have found a very intersting and large list of software for research.

Main categories of software is below in fheshort excerpt of the webiste:

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GETTING ORGANIZED to do lists, contact managers, and personal information managers project planning, project management concept mapping and brainstorming MANAGING INFORMATION notetaking programs, outliners, clipboard extenders all-purpose information managers spreadsheets and databases web page downloads and annotation file managers for electronic & paper files bibliography and citation management software interviewing and transcription software storage, back-ups, security web logs; peer-to-peer collaboration computer utilities

FINDING INFORMATION search tools and extraction tools data archives research trips: tools and tips ANALYZING INFORMATION qualitative analysis quantitative analysis spatial analysis simulation software PRESENTING RESEARCH document software presentation software and advice web and email presentations BUYING SOFTWARE freeware, academic retailers, shareware, Linux, other links

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20 Crucial Tools for Working On-the-Go

Visit the website “20 Crucial tools for Working On-the_Go“.

You will find a list of different tools including

- encryption tools,
- online data backup,
- productivity tools (Evernote, Ubernote and other),
- remote access,
- virtual phone.fax.

Firefox is my PLE

I recommend to read a short info about main tools for research and usability tools.

You will find a short info about the following research tools:

Zotero,
Diigo,
Evernote,
Googlepedia.