Hi everyone, Apologies for the brief hiatus. Shockingly, I’ve had a crazy busy February and didn’t get the chance to write much. I’m currently writing this as I sip wine in a Swiss chateau while a friend makes dinner… after a day of skiing (falling). Life has slowed down momentarily (update: I’m editing this a week or so after I returned from the Alps so that shows how crazy it's been since I returned) and what better time to give an update about my note-taking method developed in the beginning of the year? In trying to figure out what reading and note-taking method works for me, this is what I’ve learned about myself - which is mainly composed of things I’ve realised I don’t like:
So, where did this leave me? I wanted…
Drumroll please… (I've never added a gif to my blog so this is exciting!!) I developed a paper reading and note-taking format that works for me: post-it note-taking. Odds are someone is doing the exact same thing, but I’m taking credit unless told otherwise. First, I made a few purchases (or raid your office’s supply closet):
How to follow this note-taking method:
I’ve been using this method for a few months now and have found that it suits my needs perfectly. I can flip through papers easily in the binder and see key details about each study, or I can use the Excel document to search for related papers. It might not be appropriate for you, but I highly recommend thinking about what you want from your readings and notes, and then think about how to solve them. I’d like to say its 6SQuID-ing your life ;) What do you think about this method? Do you have a specific way of taking notes? Audrey
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Author. About.Audrey Buelo. PhD student at the University of Edinburgh. (Mostly) professional and research-related musings - with the odd cat picture. Archives
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