Study and research templates
Research notes, literature reviews, book notes, course notes, Zettelkasten and learning plans. 40 free templates, 36 of them longer notes. Open one to fill in the blanks and copy it.
Research notes
Capture and connect ideas.
- Literature note Note One source. Source: [Source] Author: [Author] Year: [Year] Summary Key quotes > My thoughts Related - [[ ]]
- Permanent note Note One idea, in your words. Why it matters Links - [[ ]] Source
- Literature review Note Map a field. Topic: [Topic] Themes 1. Key papers | Paper | Finding | Method | | | | | Gaps
- Research question Note Frame a question. Question: [Question] Why it matters What is known Hypothesis How to test it
- Interview transcript notes Note Qualitative research. Participant: [Participant] Date: [today] Key quotes > Themes Surprises
- Experiment log Note Lab or test log. [today] Aim: Setup: Result: Next:
- Idea note Note Capture a spark. Idea: [Idea] Related: [[ ]]
- Map of content Note Index of a topic. [Topic] Core ideas - [[]] Questions - Sources -
- Thesis outline Note Dissertation structure. Introduction Literature review Methodology Results Discussion Conclusion
- Paper summary Note Summarise a paper. Paper: [Paper] Problem Method Results Limitations Takeaway
Books and courses
Learn and keep what you learn.
- Book notes Note Notes on a book. Book: [Book] Author: [Author] Started: [today] Rating: 5/5 In one sentence Key ideas 1. Quotes > What I will…
- Book chapter notes Note Chapter by chapter. Book: [Book] Chapter [Chapter] -
- Course notes Note Online course. Course: [Course] Platform: [Platform] Module [Module] Exercises - [ ] Questions
- Podcast notes Note Learn from audio. Show: [Show] Episode: [Episode] Key ideas - Quotes Try this - [ ]
- Video lecture notes Note YouTube or lecture. Video: [Video] Link: [Copied text] Timestamps - Summary
- Skill learning plan Note Learn a new skill. Skill: [Skill] Why: [Why] Resources - Practice plan | Week | Focus | | | | Project to prove it
- Language learning log Note Daily practice. [today] Minutes: [Minutes] New words: Practised: Mistakes:
- Conference talk notes Note Talk notes. Talk: [Talk] Speaker: [Speaker] Key points - Follow up - [ ]
- Article highlights Note Save highlights. Article: [Article] Link: [Copied text] Highlights > My take
- Learning journal Note Reflect on learning. [today] Learned: Confused by: Next:
Study techniques
Methods as templates.
- Feynman technique Note Explain it simply. Concept: [Concept] Explain it to a child Gaps I found Simpler explanation
- Spaced repetition schedule Note Review times. Topic: [Topic] - [ ] Day 1: [today] - [ ] Day 3: [in 2 days] - [ ] Day 7: [in 6 days] - [ ] Day 14: [in 13…
- Active recall questions Note Test yourself. Topic: [Topic] 1. Q: A: 2. Q: A: 3. Q: A:
- SQ3R reading Note Survey, question, read, recite, review. Text: [Text] Survey Questions Read notes Recite Review
- Mistake log Note Learn from errors. | Date | Mistake | Why | Fix | | | | | | | [today] | | | |
- Exam day checklist Note Ready for the exam. - [ ] ID and ticket - [ ] Pens and calculator - [ ] Water - [ ] Know the room: [Room] - [ ] Arrive by [time…
Study planning
Plans and messages for learners.
- Semester plan Note Term at a glance. | Week | Topics | Deadlines | | | | | | 1 | | | | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | 4 | | |
- Revision timetable Note Before exams. | Day | Subject | Topic | Done | | | | | | | [today] | | | |
- Cornell notes Note Cues, notes, summary. Topic: [Topic] Date: [today] | Cues | Notes | | | | | | | Summary
- Concept map outline Note Links between ideas. Central idea Branches - - - - Links between branches
- Pomodoro log Note Focus sessions. | # | Task | Done | | | | | | 1 | | | | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | 4 | | |
- Reading list Note To read and read. Reading now - Up next - Finished -
- Quote bank Note Quotes for essays. > [Quote] Source: Page: Use for:
- Lab report outline Note Write up. Aim Hypothesis Method Results Discussion Conclusion
- Essay plan Note Argument outline. Question: [Question] Thesis Point 1 and evidence Point 2 and evidence Counterargument Conclusion
- Group project plan Note Team roles. | Task | Who | Due | Status | | | | | | | | | | |
Study messages
Emails from students.
- Extension request Snippet Need more time. Dear [Professor], I am writing to ask for an extension on [Assignment], due [Due], because [Reason]. Could I…
- Office hours request Snippet Meet a lecturer. Dear [Professor], could I come to office hours on [Day] to discuss [Topic]? Thank you.
- Recommendation letter ask Snippet Reference. Dear [Professor], I am applying for [Program] and would be grateful if you could write a recommendation. The…
- Study group invite Snippet Classmates. Anyone up for a study group for [Course]? Thinking [Day] at [time now] in [Place].