Read&Write is a comprehensive educational tool designed to help students with everyday tasks like reading, writing, research and studying. Bismarck State College has purchased an unlimited site license so that our students, faculty and staff can install and benefit from these tools on their personal computers at no charge. To install the Read&Write software, please see the instructions below. Installation files can only be accessed by an active student account.

Installation of Read&Write:

• Read&Write Installation Instructions (Windows) 
• Read&Write Installation Instructions (MAC)

• Hear documents and web pages read aloud to improve reading comprehension.
• Understand unfamiliar words with text and picture dictionaries.
• Develop writing skills with the word prediction.
• Turn text into audio files (MP3) so students can listen while on the go.
• Research and studying tools that assist with finding, collecting, proofing, and citing sources.
• Highlight information, and collect your notes, which include the original source.

Read&Write Resources:

• Interactive Toolbar - an interactive toolbar that contains snippets of information about each feature and an overview video.
• Quick Reference Card – shows the tools available and how they work.
• Quick Start Guide – a quick guide to learn how to use Read&Write.
• PDF Reader – video showing how to use the PDF Reader.
• Read& Write Windows - Scan – video showing how you can use your scanner or phone to scan
• Video Tours – small videos to explain how each feature works.
• Use at University Series – small videos to show how to use at a university.
• Read & Write for Windows Learning Resources
• Student Support Webinars – short webinars to help students learn the most popular features of Read&Write

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• Office of Civil Rights
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