Research workflow

Capture sources with intent, keep notes trustworthy, and make citations easy.

Capture with intent

Research is only useful if you can find the source later and trust it. When you save a source, decide if it is evidence, background, or a reference example. Use that intent in your note.

  • Evidence: supports a claim with data
  • Background: provides context or history
  • Reference: offers an example or comparison

Write a citation note

Add a short note that includes the author or organization, the date, and why it matters. This saves time when you write or present later.

Use tags as a research index

Build a small set of tags that match your research themes. Tags should be consistent across directories so you can reuse the same mental map.

  • topic: "climate", "fintech", "education"
  • format: "paper", "dataset", "report"
  • method: "survey", "case-study", "meta-analysis"

Validate sources

A reliable collection is a curated one. Remove sources that are misleading, outdated, or lack clear authorship.

Organize by use case

If one directory becomes too broad, split by use case. For example: "Background reading" and "Sources to cite."

Share carefully

Public sharing is useful for open research, but you should only share content you have rights to distribute. If you are unsure, keep the directory private.

For a simple setup, start with the Getting Started guide.

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