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Interacting with PDFs in Copilot using Edge
In this short video I demonstrate how to interact with PDFs using the Copilot sidebar built into the Edge browser. I wasn’t clear in the video, but you will only have access to the data protection feature if your institution has an Enterprise license. However, the access to Copilot is generally available through Edge for…
Writing regularly changes what you pay attention to
I often find my attention being hijacked by whatever happens to show up in my feed. And in the moment, that content may very well be interesting. The problem is that so much information can be interesting while still having relatively little value. When I’ve set aside 1-2 hours of writing time every day, my attention…
You must read a lot, and write a lot
Read extensively and write regularly to become a better academic writer. Consuming diverse content builds skills, while consistent practice makes the writing process more intuitive. Developing these habits can help you produce high-quality work more efficiently and with less stress.
Note-taking with Hypothesis and Zotero
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…