Choosing a Note-Taking Method
Typed notes & online tools
"Digital"
Hand-written notes & index cards
"Analog"
The note-taking process is a crucial component of good research and writing. It is important that you choose a note-taking method that is most comfortable for you. Whether you prefer printed documents and handwritten notes, or using a computer and a plethora of digital tools for typing notes, the choice is yours.
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EndNote -- the reference management software allows you to collect and curate your research material, format bibliographies and makes it easier to collaborate with your colleagues.
EndNote Online is a sister product to EndNote and designed to work in tandem. EndNote Online allows you to gather and save citations through their web site (and through a browser bookmarklet), and citations can be synced with EndNote.
EndNote Tools
EverNote is a free note-taking application that can be used via the Web or using a client for computer or mobile devices. You can use it to type notes, capture audio notes, and upload documents to your account; the company allows other software developers to work with it and as a result, has many other software packages that will sync notes and documents with EverNote
Evernote for Dummies
Organize your life the simple, painless way with Evernote! Evernote makes it easy to remember things big and small using your computer, smartphone, or the web. If you can see it or think of it, Evernote can help you remember it! Now you can type a text note, clip a web page, snap a photo, or grab a screenshot and Evernote will keep it all. Through Evernote, you can tap into a free suite of software and services designed to make note taking and archiving simple. Now you'll be able to easily capture any moment, idea, inspiration, or experience no matter what device or platform you are using. The Second Edition of this bestselling book is revised throughout to cover the latest features, updates, and enhancements made to Evernote! Follow the simple steps to quickly register and set up your Evernote account Discover how easy it is to move and organize notes Access all your information on your computer, the web, smartphone, tablet, or e-reader Explore Evernote's open scripting and explore how to be an Evernote developer Evernote For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the ideal reference to help you take control of your life and get organized with Evernote. This handy guide makes it a breeze use Evernote to store, organize, and access practically anything, everywhere.
Microsoft OneNote is a computer program for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration. It gathers users' notes, drawings, screen clippings and audio commentaries. Notes can be shared with other OneNote users over the Internet or a network.
Unleash the Power of OneNote
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Covering the use of Microsoft OneNote in a wide variety of situations, this handbook provides tips for anyone who takes notes, organizes materials, or keeps a to-do list. In addition to providing the basic information on using the product's interface, this guide teaches how to use OneNote to do specific tasks such as brainstorming, mind mapping, storyboarding, and minutes taking. Also discussed are using OneNote on a Tablet PC, using the existing stationery files to organize notes for a wide variety of classes, and finding OneNote resources online.
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Zotero is a free and easy-to-use tool that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources. It is designed to store, manage, and cite bibliographic references, such as books and articles. In Zotero, each of these references constitutes an item. More broadly, Zotero is a powerful tool for collecting and organizing research information and sources.
To install Zotero on your own device, follow these steps:
Go to Zotero.org
Download Zotero (Windows - macOS - Linux 32-bit - Linux 64-bit)
The MSWord/Open Office plugin is installed by default
Install Zotero Connector for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari
Tutorials:
Quick start guide -- Zotero: The Basics
