How I Organize Research Notes for Writing

Do you find yourself constantly having to go back and re-read the same journal articles as you write dissertations, review papers, or other articles? Citation managers like Zotero and Mendeley can corral sources, but that does little to tell you which of the dozens of papers in your library has the information you need. In my current book project, I am juggling hundreds of research articles, along with dozens of interview transcripts, books, and other sources. At this scale, I've had to develop a robust system of annotating, note-taking, and organizing to keep the information I care about accessible when I need it. In this talk, I will share what my process looks like, with a focus on methodology rather than software.