Tools for Research and Writing
Penn Libraries makes a variety of tools available that facilitate the process of writing research papers at any level. Platforms like NoodleTools, PowerNotes, and LaTeX can help you organize your notes, create outlines, and more.
Featured tools
Need more research and writing help? Contact your subject librarian!
Noodle Tools
An open source language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. It has both the flexibility and steep learning curve of a programming language.List
- Workshop
October 15, 2025
Grad Cafe: Zotero 101
In this session, we will introduce you to Zotero as a citation manager and generator. We will demonstrate a basic overview of the organizational and annotation features in Zotero.
- 11:00am - 11:45am
- Class of 1955 Conference Room 241, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 2nd Floor
Open to Penn Graduate Students Only
- Workshop
October 16, 2025
Digital File Wrangling: Organize Your Filing System for Success
Improve your workflow and tame your digital chaos by learning from an expert data manager on how to organize your files.
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Hybrid: Online and at Graduate Student Center, 3615 Locust Walk, Third Floor (Room 304)
Open to Penn Graduate Students Only
- Workshop
November 12, 2025
Digging Below the Surface: Essential Databases for Archaeological Bibliography that Google Cannot Find
Learn tips for searching within specialized databases for research in ancient Mediterranean and Egyptology.
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Museum Library Level 1
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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