Northwestern has purchased a site license of the software Read&Write Gold so that anyone with a Northwestern NetID can download and have full use of the program. Most use this to help read digital text aloud.
Obtaining Read&Write Gold
To obtain Read&Write Gold, please complete the following steps:
- Download the 30 Day free trial from Texthelp. Make sure to choose the proper operating system.
- Follow the prompts to load the trial on your computer
- When prompted to sign in choose the appropriate method (Google = Students, Microsoft = Faculty and Staff) and enter your Northwestern email and password.
If you have any questions, please contact Jim Stachowiak at james.stachowiak@northwestern.edu or 847-491-2960.
Read&Write Gold Help
Texthelp produces several videos that can help users understand how the different tools work.
Texthelp also offers free courses on specific aspects of the Read&Write Gold tools for those wanting more indepth training.