Presented By: Department of Psychology
Methods Hour: Zettelkasten: How to Make and Use Smart Notes
Dr. Kevin Miller, Professor of Psychology and Education

Abstract:
Note-taking is an often overlooked part of academic life, but this talk argues that a properly designed system of notes can be central to organizing information, developing insights, and preparing for writing. The approach described here is based on Nicholas Luhmann’s “Zettlekasten” methods.
Note-taking is an often overlooked part of academic life, but this talk argues that a properly designed system of notes can be central to organizing information, developing insights, and preparing for writing. The approach described here is based on Nicholas Luhmann’s “Zettlekasten” methods.