Zettelkasten

Zettelkasten is a note-taking method to generate ideas down the line.

When taking a note about something, you can add tags and references to other notes.

They always need to contain a reference and should always be self-contained. Not just a reference to something else.

These are principles:

• Atomic: just one single idea
• Autonomous: self-contained
• Always linked
• Link needs to be explained
• Idea must be expressed in own words
• Keep references to originals
• Add own thoughts
• No worrying about structure
• Add connection notes
• Add outline notes, for themes
• Never delete
• Add notes without worrying

Sources:

• https://archive.is/ZsFEK
• https://zettelkasten.de