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Organization schemes for note taking

Let's delve into various organization schemes for effective note-taking, along with practical examples:

  1. File and Folder Organization:

    • Files: Think of each note as a separate file (e.g., "MeetingNotes.md" or "ProjectIdeas.txt").
    • Folders (or Notebooks): Create folders to group related notes. For example:
      • Inbox: A default folder for quick notes or temporary storage.
      • Archive: Store completed or less frequently accessed notes.
      • Projects: Organize notes by specific projects or topics (e.g., "ProjectA," "Personal," "Work").
      • Reference: For long-term reference material (e.g., research papers, manuals).
  2. Labels and Tags:

    • Labels: Assign descriptive labels to notes (e.g., "Urgent," "Important," "Review").
    • Tags: Use tags for cross-referencing (e.g., "Meeting," "Ideas," "Code Snippets").
  3. Metadata:

    • Creation Date: Include timestamps to track when notes were created.
    • Author: Useful for collaborative notes (e.g., "Created by John").
    • Location: If relevant (e.g., "Conference Notes - Seattle").
  4. Links:

    • Internal Links: Create hyperlinks within notes to connect related content.
    • External Links: Reference web pages, articles, or other resources.

Example Folder Structure:

  • Inbox:
    • Unprocessed notes go here initially.
    • Regularly review and move them to appropriate folders.
  • Archive:
    • Completed or historical notes.
    • Rarely accessed but still valuable.
  • Projects:
    • Subfolders for each project or topic.
    • E.g., "ProjectA," "ProjectB," "Personal," "Work."
  • Reference:
    • Subfolders for specific types (e.g., "Research," "Tutorials").
    • Store long-term reference material.

Remember, adapt these structures to your needs and preferences. Consistency is key! 📂📝✨

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