Using a few of the tools below will help you with your university studies faster and with better marks. You'll also have more time to do things that you love.

Open Office
If you cannot afford Microsoft Office, use Open Office. This is free and can be downloaded by doing an internet search on open office. This software is basically the same as Microsoft Office except free. You will need to use office for assignments, you do not need to spend a fortune to do so.

Dragon Naturally Speaking 10
This is a voice recognition software and is great for those who don't like to type, or those who want to type faster. You can purchase this software online. The voice recognition software now is absolutely fantastic now. If you do not believe me, type "Dragon Naturally Speaking 10" into YouTube and watch a demonstration. This standard version is the cheapest and the one that I would recommend for most students. The software comes with a headset, but this is pretty useless. You will likely have to buy a USB microphone and headset (it makes a difference), so take this into account when purchasing this product. I find this product helps with my assignment writing.

Word Generators
Google the phrase word generators and you will find a whole lot of websites that can assist with your assignment writing. Basically are word or phrase generator is a brainstorming tool. With the click of a button, these sites generate words and phrases that jog your brain when you have writers block.