UNIVERSiTY PARK, Pa -- Research Project Calculator (RPC) gives a simple and comprehensive step-by-step model for navigating the research process and allows students and others to enter a due date for a research assignment and in return the calculator breaks the project into steps, providing sources for help and information along the way.
Student and teacher accounts may be set up with a Penn State access ID number or with a Friends of Penn State account. Details are included in above link.
This tool offered by Penn State’s University Libraries can be customized to add new assignments, to send email reminders and to add notes as well as share the calculator with others such as in a group project.
Recently an Honors Thesis Template has been added. It offers Penn State honors students a time-management and information guide to completing an honor's thesis. It offers milestone reminders and helpful links along the way. It can also be used effectively for other major projects such as senior and capstone projects. A PSU access account is required.
For more information or if you anticipate needing accessibility accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, call 814-865-5297.