In this short video I demonstrate a strategy for note-taking with Hypothesis and Zotero while reading on the web. I try to show the early stages of creating links between ideas that I’m interested in, and eventually where I add those ideas into my permanent notes.

One of the challenges of being an academic is developing a system of note-taking that enables you to produce high-quality work, while reducing the time you spend on administration.

Whatever note-taking system you use must support quick access and the ability to synthesise information from various sources, reducing the time you spend searching for relevant information. Clear organisation and cross-referencing enables efficient writing and analysis, freeing up time for critical thinking and generating high-quality scholarly output.

By optimising your note-taking with Hypothesis and Zotero, you can minimise the administrative aspects of gathering information, and dedicate more energy to creating high-quality output.