Questions in relation to note-taking. Note-taking is the practice of recording information usually during lectures of from books to assist you to identify the important ideas from that source.
Questions tagged [note-taking]
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Disposing of old written notes
Many a times, I study some topic or research paper and make my own notes (it could be figuring out the math in paper, or something else). But after say 7-8 months, these notes just pile up on table and when I look at them I don't think I will be…
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What are some good writing tablets for taking notes that are heavy on math/physics?
For the record, I'd like something to replace notebooks. I'm accumulating more and more notebooks, and they're a pain to tug around everywhere. Plus, notebooks are easy to get lost (I've lost notebooks by accidentally leaving them in restrooms), not…
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How does making notes of what you read help you in research/teaching?
I have always refrained from making notes from my childhood. But now, my adviser wants me to make notes of what I study saying that it would be very beneficial for me in future. So, following his advice, I started making notes. But it turns out that…
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How can I quickly and easily index my hand-written notes?
Research indicates that taking notes by hand is better than using a computer, for long-term comprehension (source). As an engineering grad student, I also find that using pencil and paper for graphs, diagrams, and tables is much quicker and easier…
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Template for taking notes for a paper?
I will soon start my thesis, and have read a bit of literature, particularly a few short papers. One professor recommended using a template, displayed below. However, I generally feel that the questions in the template don't apply well to the papers…
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Efficient Note Taking during literature review?
I am doing a literature review for the first time and I am struggling with what kind of system I should be using regarding note-taking so that I do not have to go back and forth between papers.
Is there a systemic way of taking notes/capturing the…
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What are some practical examples of the use of a Luhmann box?
I've been looking at implementing a Zettelcasten. There are a ton of resources on the internet, including questions here as well as YouTube videos on how to set up your slip box and someone working through their own box.
I understand that the first…
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Do academics have any standard system for annotating text?
I teach secondary history classes. My principal is pushing for all teachers to introduce students to a annotation system which should be the same in all classes. But the system doesn't seem appropriate for my student's needs, e.g. here are some of…
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How do I take notes when I am studying from different sources?
When I was starting out, I used to stick to one book and take notes religiously from that book, but as time went on, I've started referring more and more books for one topic, and just jumping between four to five references on the same topic. In…
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