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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.

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PowerNotes

A web app that helps with online research — gathering and keeping track of source materials, staying organized, and creating a research outline.

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.
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