Method for taking secondary research notes

  1. Find a source that aligns with the focus of the project
  2. Separate into sections resembling those in the journals (Introduction, methodology, Study 1, Study 2, etc.)
    1. Makes data more searchable
  3. Copy quotes from each section as you read that you find important
    1. Highlight important parts of each quote, keywords, phrases, etc.
  4. Put citation and link at the bottom
  5. Interpret each quote and its relationship to the project
    1. Jot down ideas to remember later in the project development
    2. Sometimes you can save a source and don’t remember how to use it in the future
  6. Add tags/keywords into notes to find research easily later
    1. Choose whether to save images in a separate category for better searchability

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