## Introduction to Scientific Note-Taking - Scientists search for questions and answers, come up with hypotheses to prove or disprove, and this process can be applied to note-taking in everyday life, where people conduct experiments without taking dedicated notes, such as decluttering a house or learning a new skill [(00:00:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=9s). - Three scientific methods of note-taking can be helpful in journaling: experiment logging, brain dumping, and a third method that will be discussed later [(00:00:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=39s). - Experiment logging involves recording all experiments, successful or not, and noting down what was learned from each, which can be valuable because people often only remember their successes, but can learn more from their failures [(00:00:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=58s). - For each experiment, it's helpful to write down the hypothesis, methods, results, and conclusions, and this can be applied to real-life experiments, such as learning a new skill in 30 days [(00:01:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=91s). ## Experiment Logging - This process can be done in a dedicated notebook or digitally, using apps like [[Notion (productivity software) | Notion]], and it's helpful to have a few dedicated places to write down thoughts about experiments [(00:02:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=138s). ## Brain Dumping - Brain dumping involves writing down all the information in your brain about an experiment at the end of a workday, including to-dos, doubts, and what can go wrong, and considering these things can help come up with ideas for follow-up steps [(00:02:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=163s). - It's helpful to set a dedicated time to brain dump, such as 5 minutes in the morning, to clear your mind and prepare for the day [(00:03:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=210s). ## Journaling Time and Visual Organization - A natural time for journaling can be in the morning or evening, but any other time, such as during a coffee break, can also work [(00:03:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=214s). - Visually organizing ideas through colors or brain maps can help see connections between different ideas and problems [(00:03:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=223s). ## Resource Logging - Resource logging, or documenting all resources used during a learning process, can be helpful in remembering what was used to learn something and can be shared with others [(00:04:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=243s). - Resource logging can include [[YouTube]] videos, papers, and people talked to, and having a dedicated place to note down these resources can be beneficial [(00:04:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=249s). - A resource database can be created to share with others and to have a pathway for learning a skill, and it can be rewarding to share this resource with others [(00:04:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=273s). ## Continuous Logging - Continuous logging, or writing down ideas as they come up during an experiment, can help capture ideas that might be forgotten [(00:05:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=322s). - Real-time idea capture involves writing down ideas immediately, whether during work, a walk, or another activity, to avoid forgetting them [(00:05:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=345s). - Using a mobile phone app to take quick voice notes or dictate ideas can be an easy way to capture ideas as they come up [(00:06:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=373s). ## Incremental Idea Building - Incremental idea building, or capturing many small ideas, can eventually lead to a big idea, but only if the small ideas are captured first [(00:06:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=390s). - Dedicated pocket notebook books can be used for an experiment or problem being worked on to note down ideas and relate them to larger concepts [(00:06:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=412s). ## Focusing on a Larger Problem - Having a larger, encompassing problem to focus on can be beneficial, such as understanding how the brain works, and it's okay if this problem continues to evolve over time [(00:07:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=425s). - Using different notebooks for different problems can be helpful, but it can also be challenging to keep them organized and prevent overlapping ideas [(00:07:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=437s). ## Weekly Reflection - Having a weekly reflection moment is essential to revisit notes, combine them into a coherent framework, and pick out the most promising ideas [(00:07:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=464s). - Reflection moments can be as long or as short as desired, and they can be used to summarize key insights, identify patterns, and track growth [(00:08:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=502s). - Before meeting with a professor or collaborator, it's helpful to review all the work and ideas from the past week to discuss results, ideas, and challenges [(00:08:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=507s). - Summarizing key insights and action points from the week can help guide future experiments and logs [(00:08:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=528s). ## Preserving and Sharing Ideas - It's essential not to cross out previous ideas, even if they seem irrelevant at the moment, as they may become valuable in the future [(00:09:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=542s). - Sharing and reflecting on ideas with another person, such as a professor, partner, or friend, can be beneficial in finding solutions and gaining new insights [(00:09:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=571s). ## Transferring Skills and Conclusion - The skills learned through scientific journaling, such as reflection and organization, can be transferred to daily life and other areas of work [(00:10:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=612s). - Transferring skills learned from journaling to real-time or real-life situations is a valuable outcome, and identifying transferable skills to unexpected areas is encouraged [(00:10:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=629s). - Viewers are invited to share transferable skills they have discovered in the comments section below [(00:10:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=639s). - Feedback on the journaling method discussed is also requested in the comments section [(00:10:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=643s). - The discussion will be concluded, and the audience will be seen in the next video [(00:10:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA&t=647s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LhmdYa5vvA?si=0sxAYXiKjwSVNYNs)