A research software tool for use with an online external resource. The research software tool includes a flowchart graphic user interface. The flowchart graphic user interface includes a graphically indicated first defined area, and a text string displayable within the first defined area. The flowchart graphic user interface further includes a graphically indicated second defined area, and a text string displayable within the second defined area. At least one of the text strings is user selectable. The flowchart graphic user interface further includes relationship symbology displayable between the first and second defined areas. The research software tool further includes a user selectable link corresponding to the at least one of the text strings. The user selectable link is configured to interface with the online external resource.