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This | This page contains notes about the idea of categorizing every wiki page with a type that will be used in workflows, alerts, reports, gamification, reminders, leaderboards, etc. It would add the most value if I made a mandatory rule that every page must have one and only one type classification. | ||
=== Page Type === | === Page Type === | ||
* Capture | * Capture Page | ||
** A wiki page where new notes are captured. Often it is a copy/paste from a website or email | ** A wiki page where new notes are captured. Often it is a copy/paste from a website or email | ||
** The goal is to be able to capture a note in less than 60 seconds so as to not interrupt what you were doing when you had the idea | ** The goal is to be able to capture a note in less than 60 seconds so as to not interrupt what you were doing when you had the idea | ||
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** Every evening, before ending your day, you should remove everything from your capture page to another page (existing or new) | ** Every evening, before ending your day, you should remove everything from your capture page to another page (existing or new) | ||
** Users will see an indicator on their home page showing the quantity of capture notes waiting to be filed. | ** Users will see an indicator on their home page showing the quantity of capture notes waiting to be filed. | ||
* Study | * Study Page | ||
** Notes taken while following some structured learning (book, lecture, online course, etc.) | ** Notes taken while following some structured learning (book, lecture, online course, etc.) | ||
** The page includes a metadata citation and link to the original material | ** The page includes a metadata citation and link to the original material | ||
** Notes could be copy/paste, but will be much more valuable if you put into your own words | ** Notes could be copy/paste, but will be much more valuable if you put them into your own words | ||
* Entity | ** If you are studying a subject that you already have other pages on, you will likely have multiple wiki pages open while learning, because you will want to note everything that resonates in the Study page, and also add relevant content to each other page. And you will likely be organizing as well. | ||
* Entity Page (or Reference Page) | |||
** Typically associated with a person, place, or thing | ** Typically associated with a person, place, or thing | ||
** Very often are copy/paste, because your goal is just to capture what you need and where to go to find more | ** Very often are copy/paste, because your goal is just to capture what you need and where to go to find more | ||
** Examples: Short Term Goals, Espresso Machine, Concerts I've Seen | ** Examples: Short Term Goals, Espresso Machine, Concerts I've Seen | ||
* Journal | * Journal Page | ||
** A note about your experience or perception | ** A note about your experience or perception | ||
** They differ from Reference Notes and Idea Notes because their value is often chronological and contextual rather than conceptual. | ** They differ from Reference Notes and Idea Notes because their value is often chronological and contextual rather than conceptual. | ||
** Examples: Daily journal, Vacation journal, habit tracker | ** Examples: Daily journal, Vacation journal, habit tracker | ||
* Idea | * Idea Page | ||
** Typically associated with a thought or concept that relates to multiple aspects of your life | ** Typically associated with a thought or concept that relates to multiple aspects of your life | ||
** Ideally, every one should have links to at least two other wiki pages | ** Ideally, every one should have links to at least two other wiki pages | ||
** They represent synthesis rather than merely storage; they transform your note-taking | ** They represent synthesis rather than merely storage; they transform your note-taking system into a web of knowledge | ||
** Examples: Personal Organization, Goal Setting, Travel Journaling | ** Examples: Personal Organization, Goal Setting, Travel Journaling | ||
* Project | * Project Page | ||
** Notes associated with a particular output, such as an article, presentation, research paper, or event. | ** Notes associated with a particular output, such as an article, presentation, research paper, or event. | ||
** Projects can have phases: Gathering Information, Actively Working, On Hold, Archived, Completed | ** Projects can have phases: Gathering Information, Actively Working, On Hold, Archived, Completed | ||
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|'''Expected behavior''' | |'''Expected behavior''' | ||
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|Capture | |Capture | ||
|Temporary inbox for quickly captured information | |Temporary inbox for quickly captured information | ||
|Process soon | |Process soon | ||
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|Study | |Study | ||
|Notes derived from a source or structured learning | |Notes derived from a source or structured learning | ||
|Cite source; summarize in own words | |Cite source; summarize in own words | ||
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|Reference | |Reference | ||
|Information about a person, place, thing, event, list, or practical subject | |Information about a person, place, thing, event, list, or practical subject | ||
|Maintain as needed | |Maintain as needed | ||
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|Idea | |Idea | ||
|A concept, conclusion, insight, or synthesized thought | |A concept, conclusion, insight, or synthesized thought | ||
|Connect to multiple other pages | |Connect to multiple other pages | ||
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|Project | |Project | ||
|Information supporting an intended outcome | |Information supporting an intended outcome | ||
|Track progress of multiple, related tasks | |Track progress of multiple, related tasks | ||
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|Journal | |Journal | ||
|Chronological experience or reflection | |Chronological experience or reflection | ||
|Associate with date/context | |Associate with date/context | ||
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** Study notes for planned or potential learning | ** Study notes for planned or potential learning | ||
** Project notes for projects you are spending less than one hour per week | ** Project notes for projects you are spending less than one hour per week | ||
* Completed: only used by Study and Project | * Completed: only used by Study and Project Pages | ||
* Archived: pages you don't expect to edit or reference ever again; by default these are not included in searches | * Archived: pages you don't expect to edit or reference ever again; by default these are not included in searches | ||
Uses of Page Status | |||
* When you search, you can check a box to also include Archived. | |||
=== Topics and Tags === | |||
* Capture could be a Topic, eliminating the need for the Type | * Capture could be a Topic, eliminating the need for the Type | ||
* Projects and Areas could each be a Topic, eliminating the need for the type | * Projects and Areas could each be a Topic, eliminating the need for the type | ||