Head Space

Calm productivity for academics

Tag: notes

  • Types of notes

    Knowing about the different types of notes you’re taking helps inform your approach to note-taking in general.

  • Intentional note-taking: Moving from capture to curation

    Discover why intentional note-taking is crucial for meaningful academic work. Learn how being selective about what you record can create space for deeper engagement with ideas that truly matter, and explore practical steps for moving beyond comprehensive capture to more purposeful documentation practices.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Use the time between meetings

    Use the time between meetings to make notes, schedule follow-ups, and list the tasks that are your responsibility to complete.

  • 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.

  • Capture literature notes from video with Zotero

    In this video I describe the workflow I use to capture literature notes from video with Zotero.