Zettelkasten

  • Zettelkasten: References | Day 6

    The type of reference to use within a Zettelkasten system is a personal preference; it is a file system that has to work. That being said, using what the school, industry publications, or publisher requires is recommended. Continue reading

    Zettelkasten: References | Day 6
  • Zettelkasten: The Bibliography Box | Day 5

    The Bibliography box is a collection of A to Z files for filing Bibliography or “Bib” cards. Bibliography cards have two sides: (1) a priming side and (2) a key takeaways side. Continue reading

    Zettelkasten: The Bibliography Box | Day 5
  • Zettelkasten: The Index Box | Day 4

    The first box is the index box, a collection of A to Z cards sorted and filed by keyword. The box should contain 26 tabbed index card dividers labeled A to Z. There should also be a single card representing… Continue reading

    Zettelkasten: The Index Box | Day 4
  • Zettelkasten: Using Digital to Go Analog | Day 3

    Even though we are using a “digital” system, try following the Antinet “analog” process as much as possible. It will help you to retain more of the information needed to not only craft a stellar document, but also to be… Continue reading

    Zettelkasten: Using Digital to Go Analog | Day 3
  • Zettelkasten and Niklas Luhmann | Day 2

    Niklas Luhmann, a prolific scholar, published 550 academic papers and 70 books over 40 years. His dedication to “reading, writing, and working” and his innovative Zettelkasten system inspire my own research journey. Discover how his legacy can transform your academic… Continue reading

    Zettelkasten and Niklas Luhmann | Day 2
  • Zettelkasten and Academic Research | Day 1

    Discover the transformative power of Zettelkasten in academic research. Join me for a series, where I’ll share insights, tips, and personal experiences on using this system to revolutionize research and writing. Know someone starting college in the fall? Be sure… Continue reading

    Zettelkasten and Academic Research | Day 1