Digital Academic Workflows (Notes)

Literature Management

Tools

Cross-Platform

1. Papers
2. Mendeley
3. Zotero
4. EndNote

PC-only:

1. PDF Exchanger + Folder System (courtesy of Shristi)

Electronic Lab Notebooks

Tools

Web-based, Commercial

1. LabGuru
2. LabArchives

Desktop-based

1. Text files (.txt) and Folders (this is what I (Alex)) use
   • Make sure to come up with consistent naming system
   • Use your computer’s search (spotlight or other) to find files easily
   • Can tag files with 3rd-party apps or OS X Mavericks (coming out soon)
2. Evernote
   • This is a popular option. Evernote can be used for everything, as a general notes program, an “everything bucket” so to speak. Very easy to use. Cross-platform.
3. Microsoft OneNote (PC-only)

Knowledge Management

Everything Buckets

1. Evernote
2. Devonthink - Mac Only
3. Folder System (nested folders right on your desktop) + Hazel
4. Microsoft OneNote

Note Capturing

1. nvALT - Mac only
2. Evernote

Special Tools

1. Anki - Spaced Repetition Flashcard Program
   • Highly recommended. Popular with med students. I’ve been a long-time user.

Writing

1. Scrivener