Non linear note taking

PeerWriting Team • 2021-01-01

Université Libre de Bruxelles

Remnote is a freely accessible tool developed for non-linear note-taking and spaced repetition learning. What is non-linear note-taking? It is the very useful ability to connect concepts and topics across any note that you take (literature review, course, etc.), providing a structure to accumulated knowledge based on the ideas and concepts themselves rather than the sequences in which the notes were taken or the structure of the base material. Remnote also proposes a built-in tool for "spaced repetition learning" which helps you beat the infamous forgetting curve.

What is this about?

Taking notes is an essential part of learning and research, but traditional linear note-taking methods can limit your ability to connect and synthesise ideas across different topics and disciplines. That's where non-linear note-taking comes in, and Remnote is a powerful tool that makes it easy to organise and connect your notes in a way that supports deeper learning and understanding. Remnote is a free tool that is specifically designed for non-linear note-taking and spaced repetition learning. With Remnote, you can take notes on any topic or subject, and then connect those notes to related concepts and ideas across your entire collection of notes. This allows you to build a more complete and interconnected understanding of any given topic, without being limited by the sequential order in which you took your notes. What's more, Remnote also includes a powerful built-in tool for spaced repetition learning. This tool is based on the idea that we forget information over time, and that by revisiting that information at specific intervals, we can reinforce our memory and make the information more permanent. With Remnote's spaced repetition tool, you can create custom flashcards and other learning resources that are automatically scheduled for review based on your own individual learning needs. This helps you to stay on top of your learning and avoid the infamous forgetting curve, allowing you to retain more information and build a deeper understanding of any topic or subject. Why Remnote? It is free, it has desktop software that works offline, and all data can be backed up locally. PDF handling is NOT available in the free version. The software is relevant for literature review and connecting ideas without this feature (you have to copy part of papers you want to keep in RemNote instead of directly highlighting in the PDF joined to your RemNote).

Extras

Zotero/Mendeley to Remnote This add-on allows drag and drops from your reference manager into RemNote. It will then look for matching metadata in Remnote (Authors, Journal, etc) and connect them. If not found it will place the correct metadata in the right place.

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PeerWriting Team

Université Libre de Bruxelles