The Bullet Journal method for knowledge is Ryder Carroll's rapid-logging analog notebook system — adapted for knowledge workers who need to capture tasks
Dual coding for visual notes is the practice of combining text and visuals (diagrams, symbols, sketches) in your notes to engage both verbal and visual
The Eisenhower matrix for your reading queue is the practice of sorting saved articles and reading material into four quadrants by urgency and importance
Evergreen note-taking is the practice of writing notes designed to remain useful indefinitely — written in your own words, around a single idea, updated
The funnel method for research is a structured approach to synthesizing large volumes of information into actionable insights — starting wide with broad
Inbox zero for your knowledge base applies Merlin Mann's inbox zero concept to your entire information system — processing every captured article, clip
Just-in-time note-taking is the principle of processing and refining notes at the moment they become relevant to current work — rather than immediately
Mind mapping for research is a visual brainstorming and synthesis technique that radiates ideas outward from a central topic — capturing the structure of
The PQ4R study method is a six-step structured reading strategy — Preview, Question, Read, Reflect, Recite, Review — designed to maximize comprehension
The question-driven research method is a systematic approach to academic research that starts with specific, well-formulated research questions and uses
Time blocking for research is the practice of scheduling dedicated, protected calendar blocks for focused research and reading — treating research as a
The Cornell note-taking system is a structured page layout dividing notes into three sections — a wide right column for notes, a narrow left column for
GTD (Getting Things Done) for knowledge workers is David Allen's five-step system for capturing every commitment out of your head, clarifying what each