Academic Writing

These apps, free to students, include the full Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and several productivity tools like OneDrive, OneNote, Planner, and To Do.

Based on The Artist's Way, this site rewards writers for writing 750 words (three pages) per day. Through a point system and analysis data, writers are encouraged to write daily for more productivity.

This tool from the University of Manchester is helpful for academic writers. The site contains many recommendations for how to write effectively about sources, define words, and conclude projects.

Use this online tool to check your writing for passive voice, transitions, wordiness, and grammar. Just add your writing to the site and get a report on the quality of your text.

Based on the work of Francesco Cirillo, use this time management technique to stay on task and avoid interruptions. Use the timer to write in 25 minute increments with short breaks to maximize your writing effectiveness.

This online tool will help you stay organized. Create project lists with checklists and due dates. If you want, share lists with collaborators.

This online tool will help you be more aware of repetition. The app will count how many times you use the same word, so you can find alternative keywords.