Online brainstorming tools
- Bubbl.usBubbl.us is a simple and free web application that lets you brainstorm online. You can create colorful mind maps online, share and work with friends, and embed your mind map in your blog or website.
- FreeMindFreeMind is a free mind-mapping software written in Java.
- Imagination Prompt GeneratorCreativity Portal's Imagination Prompt Generator will inspire you by outputting one of many randomly generated "Imagination Prompts" at the press of a button. We call them Imagination Prompts because they can be used for writing, blogging, art projects, music, discussion, or anything else you need some inspirational prompting for! Discover more writing inspiration, prompts, and how-to articles in the menus on both sides of this page.
- WrideaA web service first to avoid ideas being forgotten, then to organize and improve those ideas by giving you the opportunity to share your ideas with friends and necessary tools to improve your ideas by yourself and individually.
Organizing Your Sources
You might want to consider using a tool like Zotero to organize your sources and create a bibliograpy. With Zotero, you won't have to worry about losing a relevant article or incorrectly writing down the citation information. We have a Zotero Basics Guide and a Zotero Advanced Guide that you might find helpful.
You might also want to use a tool like Evernote to clip relevant websites and take notes that you can easily accesss no matter what device you are on.
General Library Information
Since you won't have access to the physical materials at Miami University Libraries, you may want to plan ahead and check out some materials before you go. You could take the physical materials with you, though if someone requests the books while you have them checked out, you won't have an easy way to return them. You may want to scan or photocopy relevant chapters to use while you are there.
You should have access to all of our online materials by going to our website at www.lib.miamioh.edu. You'll just need to make sure you are logged in to our website. The first time you click on a resource, it should prompt you to log on with your unique ID and password (same thing you use to log in to MyMiami or your e-mail).
If we don't have online access to a journal article, you may be able to request a pdf copy of it using interlibrary loan.
You may also want to check out the Dolibois Center Library while you are there.
If there's anything you can't find, please don't hesitate to ask Humanities Librarians Katie Gibson (gibsonke@MiamiOH.edu) and Erin Vonnahme (vonnahee@MiamiOH.edu).
Citation Help
- Citation Resources and GuidelinesYou can find links to examples of proper citations, as well as information about citation management tools like Zotero.
Get Help
Katie Gibson
Librarian for French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin American Studies, and Western Program
gibsonke@MiamiOH.edu
Jenny Presnell
Librarian for American Studies, History, Political Science, and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
presnejl@MiamiOH.edu
Erin Vonnahme
Librarian for English, Media, Journalism, and Film, and Theatre
vonnahee@MiamiOH.edu
You can also chat with a librarian online or send an e-mail online using the sources on our Ask Us page.
