General tools of research include: the library and its resources, the computer and its software, instruments for data collection, statistics, and facility with language (Leeday, 1997). This tools page only covers computer software tools.

Visit EndNote.com for the product info. You will be able to download a trial version to use for 30 days. SDSU campus bookstore offers special rates for students (around $100).

ENDNOTE.COM	Endnote Software
ENDNOTE.DOC	Endnote Guide

Part of MS office, the most accessible tool. "Excel" now comes with statistical analysis tools. Visit the Social Science Research Laboratory about an Introduction to Excel course.

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A statistical software add-in for Microsoft Excel (Windows only). It will be available on all classroom computers in 273. Download a free 30-day evaluation.

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ANALYSE-IT.COM	Analyse-IT Download

If SPSS is your preferred tool and you plan to use it during your MA program, you are on your own. Visit the Social Science Research Laboratory about a SPSS for Windows course.

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