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Open Science Framework (OSF) is an open source project management tool used by researchers to track a project through its entire research cycle. The features of OSF include file and project management, version control, workflow, and archiving. 

The OSF infoguide shows how to access OSF using your Mason login credentials. There are also help guides available on the OSF site that walk through the different features of OSF, including how to create and manage projects, collaborate, manage users settings, etc. 

George Mason University has an OSF university page. 

Check out these additional resources on project management: 

1. GMU Learning Services offers workshops on project management. Take a look at their workshop schedule to see when this class is offered! 
2. O'Reilly has over 100 e-books on project management! 
3. SAGE Research Methods has a Project Planner, which is a tool used to guide you through a research project.