Calm productivity for academics
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This site is now an archive of my previous work. I have moved all my ongoing writing to https://michael-rowe.github.io/home-michael/
Tag: literature notes
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You’re saving everything and finding nothing—here’s why
Your research is scattered across browser bookmarks, note apps, screenshots, and email drafts. When you need information, you can’t find it. The solution isn’t better organisation within each platform—it’s refusing to use multiple platforms. One capture method, one structure, for every source format you encounter.
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Types of notes
Knowing about the different types of notes you’re taking helps inform your approach to note-taking in general.
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Sönke Ahrens: How to take smart notes
How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens provides a practical overview of the Zettelkasten method, a structured approach to note-taking that streamlines the writing and learning process for academics. By capturing, refining, and interlinking ideas, this method enhances creativity, productivity, and critical thinking, transforming the way scholars engage with complex research.
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Different notes have different purposes
Different notes have different purposes and knowing what kind of note you’re creating will help you figure out what you need to do with it.
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Take fewer notes: Why less is more for academic note-taking
Transform your academic note-taking from mindless collection to meaningful comprehension. Move beyond simply gathering information to developing deeper understanding through intentional note-taking practices, resulting in fewer but more valuable notes that enhance your thinking and support your scholarly work.
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Capture literature notes from video with Zotero
In this video I describe the workflow I use to capture literature notes from video with Zotero.