Australian National Data Service- Allows researchers to easily publish, discover, access and use research data using a cohesive collection of research resources from a variety of research institutions.
Writing, Publishing & Sharing
Need help with your research? Use these tools to help you find, organise, reference, visualise and share your work. Click on the title of a tool for more information, and to vote or comment on your favourite tool.
ARCS Data Fabric
A national data storage system, available to all Australian researchers and free within stated limits.
Backupify
Backupify is a backup provider for cloud based data, offering an all-in-one archiving, search and restore service for the most popular online services including Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter, Zoho and many more.
ColWiz
An all-in-one tool that combines a range of functionality that allows researchers to collaborate, manage different projects, organise events, mark up research content and manage references.
Dropbox
Online depository where users can drop a range of files and formats and access them anywhere online. Smartphone versions available.
Edistorm
An online collaboration and brainstorming application that lets users add, discuss and organize ideas from multiple locations before, during and after (or instead of) meetings.
Flare
Flare is an ActionScript library that allows researchers to create interactive data visualizations like charts and interactive graphics that run in Adobe Flash Player.
Google Docs
Online collaboration tool that lets researchers work and communicate with their work groups and allow them to upload, edit and share their work in real-time. Smartphone versions available.
Nature Network
Nature Network is the professional networking website for scientists around the world. It’s an online meeting place where researchers can gather, share and discuss ideas, and keep in touch.
NeCTAR
National eResearch Collaboration Tools and Resources- an Australian Government project aimed at building new infrastructure specifically for the needs of Australian researchers allowing them to connect, share and collaborate.
OffiSync
OffiSync supercharges Microsoft Office, enabling users to significantly improve the way they create, collaborate, and share their documents by integrating Microsoft Office with Google Docs and Google Apps.
OpenOffice
Free open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and databases available in many languages and works on all common computers.
RefWorks
RefWorks is an online research management, writing and collaboration tool designed to help researchers easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies.
Science Stage
Science Stage is a universal online portal for science, advanced teaching, and research where users can stream knowledge and search a wealth of information and data.
SlideShare
Allows users to upload and share presentations, documents and professional videos. Researchers can upload documents to SlideShare to share ideas, gather opinions and assist them with their research.
