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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.
Notes help you remember
Creating good notes that you come back to regularly is a useful way to commit important information to long-term memory. Note-taking course Build an academic note-taking system to get ideas out of your mind, providing a framework for working more effectively with them.
Note-taking for better thinking
Academics should focus on note-taking as a tool for understanding and intellectual growth, rather than amassing detailed notes. Well-crafted notes are not the goal but a means to delve deeper into topics, connect ideas, and foster insight. Using notes strategically can enhance one’s work and manage cognitive load in face of information overload.
Capture literature notes from video with Zotero
In this video I describe the workflow I use to capture literature notes from video with Zotero.
Sönke Ahrens (2017) 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.