Free Research Tools and Templates
Check out these free downloads to use along your research journey.
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A simple guide that helps you turn loose ideas into strong, research-ready questions.
Use the FINER framework to test feasibility, importance, novelty, ethics, and relevance so you choose a topic that actually leads to a publishable project.
Ideation & Discovery
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A lightweight but powerful tool that teaches you how to reduce your entire research idea into one clear, structured sentence.
Perfect for IRB forms, mentor pitches, and quickly communicating your study’s purpose.
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A step-by-step overview of the CITI certification process.
Learn which modules you need, how to complete them efficiently, and how CITI supports safe, ethical research for students and trainees.
Publication Blueprints
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A structured outline that shows you exactly how to build a clear, concise, and publishable abstract.
Use this template to organize your background, methods, results, and conclusion without guessing what each section should include.
Writing & Quality Edits
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A complete checklist that walks you through every step required before submitting your manuscript.
Covers formatting, reporting standards, figures, references, author details, and journal requirements so nothing gets missed.
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A quick guide to help you remove names, dates, identifiers, and sensitive details from your abstract.
Ensures your submission is HIPAA-safe, IRB-ready, and appropriate for conferences, posters, and journals.