Web Tools and Websites for Wofford Students
Musicovery
A free website that creates personalized playlists based on your mood, energy level and genres and decades of your choice. Musicovery allows you to listen to every song in its entirety, and updates your playlist based on songs you choose. No Account Required for basic musicovery.
Freetranslation
Automatically translates any word or phrase from one language to another. Languages range from English to Spanish to Norwegian. Translates literally and is not recommended for class work or blocks of text. No Account Required.
Bookfinder
A network commerce search engine that searches over 150 million books for sale. Locates new, used, rare and out-of-print books and textbooks. Eliminates lengthy online searches for that perfect book. No Account Required.
Mosio
Want to settle a bet or answer that question you just can’t think of? Mosio connects you to thousands of online users, letting you text message any question to the Mosio network and receive an answer from an online user. Account Required.
Google
An expansive and widely used search engine that draws from available online sources. Search the web, images, locations, news and more. No Account Required.
Wikipedia
The free encyclopedia. Wikipedia is written and updated by volunteers, so any information found on Wikipedia should be verified elsewhere before use in an academic manner. No Account Required.
YouTube
A plethora of entertaining, educational and pointless videos. Want to see Terry Tate, Office Linebacker? Want to see the specifics of meiosis? YouTube consolidates millions of videos on one site. No Account Required to view videos, needed to upload your own videos.
WebMD
WebMD provides credible medical information on a variety of subjects. Includes sections on illnesses, proper and useful diets, and fitness. Although WebMD is managed by professionals, in-person medical care is always best. No Account Required, Must Accept Terms of Agreement.
Facebook
The largest online social site, connecting you to millions of other users. Crucial in keeping up with long distance friends and friends from high school. Account Required.
Zohoshow
A way to create, edit and share presentations online. Easy to use tools and a wide selection of clip art, templates and themes. Account Required.
Flickr
A photo management and sharing application run by Yahoo!. Boasts the ability to group pictures into sets and turn all of your sets into slideshows which can be linked to any site. Account Required.
Weather.com
The online version of the Weather Channel. Includes both national and local weather – perfect for planning an outfit or a weekend trip to the beach. No Account Required.
IMDb
IMDb is the internet movie database and has information on movies, TV shows, actors, trailers and more. A great place to learn about upcoming films, or search a variety of movies before heading to BlockBuster. No Account Required.
Picnik
A free and useful tool for editing photos online. There are tons of special effects available, as well as unique fonts, shapes and specialized frames. No Account needed for standard Picnik.
Ottobib
Quickly and easily creates reliable bibliographies in several different formats including MLA and APA. Free. No Account Required.
Tadalists
The online to-do list! Tadalists allows you to categorize your to-dos so you won’t forget. Every list can be shared online - great for organizations or clubs. Account Required.
Dictionary.com
Dictionary.com is a simple site that is perfect for looking up words you may not know for papers and projects - provides you with the definition, etymology and pronunciation. No Account Required.
Thesaurus.com
Used “attack” too many times in your government paper? Want a synonym that’s witty and smart? Thesaurus.com helps you find alternative words so you can aggress, encroach, or drive your way to an A. No Account Required.
Goupstate.com
Local area news, sports and entertainment. Helpful for community projects, and searching concerts, and events. No Account Required.
Collegerentals.com
A site that helps students find housing off-campus in the Spartanburg area.