Research In the context of a course (whether large or small) can generate a lot of data and can require extensive access needs.  Course-based research experiences therefore require special software.  Here is a list of resources that have been useful to instructors of research-oriented course-work.

Open Science Framework osf.io/

This free online resource provides a mechanism to pre-register your project, collect data from many resources, and, if desired, make results available under an unique,  citable identifier.  Pre-registration documents your project design with a permanent URL.

QUBES Quantitative Undergraduate Biology Education and Synthesis https://qubeshub.org/ : resources for education, research and collaboration in quantitative biology, including faculty development/mentoring for working with quantitative data in biology courses

Google Drive www.google.com/drive/

Dropbox www.dropbox.com