Read&Write
Improve your reading, writing, studying, and research skills with confidence! CSUN has made Read&Write (RW) software for Windows, Mac, and Chrome available to all students. Follow the instructions under “Download Read&Write on your computer or browser today” to get started.
Use R&Write to gather and organize information quickly when searching the web, journal articles, or books for relevant information about a topic.
Read&Write for Windows-Highlights
Read&Write has tools to increase your reading speed and comprehension to maximize time spent reading course materials.
The Audio Maker feature lets you listen to your text instead of reading.
Read&Write for Windows-Audio Maker
The screenshot reader feature allows you to select only the text you want to be read aloud. Read anything on your screen, including websites, images, flash and PDF files.
Read&Write for Windows- Screenshot Reader
Select only the text you want to be read aloud using the Speech feature.
Read&Write for Windows-Speech
As you study, use Read&Write’s highlighting features to collect important information by using different colors, put them in one place, and even create your own study guides. Highlights can be saved into a Word document for reviewing and studying.
Read&Write for Windows-Highlights
The Vocabulary feature allows you to gather new vocabulary, save in Word with a definition, and add an image for each word.
Read&Write for Windows- Vocabulary List
Read&Write can help you review your work and check for grammar and spelling errors, when using the Check It and Spell Check feature, so you can feel more confident about your paper.
Read&Write for Windows-Check It
Read&Write for Windows Spell Check
The Speech feature allows you to listen to your writing to proof-read your papers.
Read&Write for Windows-Speech
The Dictionary feature has advanced options for definitions and sample sentences to help with word choice.
Read&Write for Windows- Dictionary
The Talk and Type feature allows you to speak your thoughts aloud and Read&Write will start typing for you.
Read&Write for Windows-Talk & Type
Each Read&Write tool has a brief instructional video.
Download Read&Write on your computer or browser today
If you have any questions or challenges with the download or to learn more about maximizing your experience with Read&Write, please contact:
Christa Price, Assistive Technology Specialist
Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES)
818-677-2684
christa.price@csun.edu