There are a variety of alternatives to the apps and programs that we have looked at. Here are some more platforms that are available to help students who are interested in organizing their notes online. Those listed below are simply a sample of what is available and should not be seen as a comprehensive list.

Evernote

Evernote is a notetaking program that operates in a way very similar to Microsoft OneNote. Evernote's basic functionality is free, with the option to upgrade the service for a small monthly fee. As it is a popular alternative to OneNote, you may have utilized Evernote in some capacity already. If that is the case and you find yourself already familiar Evernote, by all means keep using it. Students are not required to use the Microsoft product simply because it is available through the University.

Google Keep

Another popular alternative for notetaking and storage is Google Keep. You can use Google Keep to create online checklists, set reminders (able to set for time or place, e.g. when I get home, remind me to submit assignment) and color code and tag notes. Google Keep is integrated within Google Drive so that you can make notes that are linked to documents (e.g. while working on a research paper, you can note areas that need additional research or additional citations that need to be gathered).

Regardless of how you choose to store your notes, you will want to ensure that they are stored in an organized fashion. Let's take a look at organization next.