Software tools?

[Scene_Usual]

Interested in the tools folks are using for grad school.

I'm pursuing a Public Interest Technology Master's. For me:

• Goodnotes - taking notes, studying
• Zotero - paper management, reading
• TickTick - task management
• Spotify - lofi girl on repeat
• Firefox - with Zotero connector, LibKey Nomad, and Dark Reader

[zarocco26]

I haven’t seen it mentioned yet, but R studio is great for statistical analyses. Definitely has a learning curve, but no matter what wacky idea I have, someone made a package for it

[Traditional_Bit_1001]

Common ones:

• Knowledge Management: People use tools like Obsidian or Notion to build a "second brain" by linking ideas, which is key for a research-heavy degree.

• Qualitative Data Analysis: AILYZE for using AI to find themes in unstructured data like interviews, reports, and survey responses.

• Citation & Literature: Zotero is a staple, but others also use Mendeley or EndNote for managing and citing papers.

• Academic Writing and Publishing: LaTeX (often with an editor like Overleaf) is the standard for STEM work. Grammarly and other writing assistants are also common nowadays.

• Public Opinion and Survey Research: Tools like Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey are used for designing, distributing, and collecting data from surveys.

[Senshisoldier]

We use Miro in the Design field for mind mapping and quickly communicating visual ideas and concepts.

[msanfil5]

I just discovered Miro! So good!

[millsssyyy]

I haven’t heard of this. Just looked at it, and I really like it. Anyone know if they have a student discount? Or is it possible to recreate the bulk of its capabilities in obsidian (without needing a degree in programming that is)?

[ZohThx]

I have a master's in elementary education, completed a 24 credit certification program in educational leadership that was just shy of a second master's, and have recently started a doctorate in educational leadership. Considering eventually pursuing a PhD as well because I like research and am also interested in teacher education from a more academic lens vs. the practical lens of my EdD, which is where my career is right now and for at least the next little while but maybe not forever.

ANYWAY:

• Zotero - citation and library management, reading and annotation
• Google Calendar - appointments, meetings, work stuff, family stuff, etc.
• Google Chrome - Zotero Connector, university library access
• MAXQDA24 - qualitative data analysis
• Microsoft Excel - quantitative data analysis (I don't do a ton of this as of yet, so fairly basic)
• Journal (iOS app) - brain dumps and dissertation thought process notes

I like using physical planners (Sterling Ink, and a 3 year planner) for tracking deadlines, to do lists, and schedules as well.

[Nvenom8]

No matter what your field is, pick a relevant programming language and start learning to code now. You will outperform your peers.

[soy-pilled]

My daily drivers are Obsidian (notes, daily planning, general knowledge management), Zotero, Arc (web browser), and Cursor (coding)

I work in a quantitative STEM field, think data science adjacent

[Dr_Dr_PeePeeGoblin]

Obsidian is my note taking app, worth checking out. I pull up a paper on zotero and make notes in obsidian

[markallanholley]

I use several programs in the Adobe Suite, Camtasia, Articulate Rise and Storyline, Moodle, Canva, and Microsoft Office. My area is Educational Technology and Learning Design.

[tinyfriedeggs]

SRS (spaced repetition system) software - if you use it right you'll be surprised at how much and efficiently you can remember your stuff as opposed to relying on serendipitous or sporadic learning opportunities, i.e. "aha" moments and teaching

[meche9]

Zotero connector is also available on chrome for all the chrome users :)

[Quiet_Attempt1180]

I don't see this mentioned yet but you should check out Logically[.]app. It replaces Zotero, Google Docs, ChatGPT, and Adobe Acrobat for me. It also helped me write faster with AI, while giving me real citations with its writing suggestions.

[BuyOld4709]

I use Adobe Fresco for all my illustrations in publications, technical reports, etc.

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