Reading and Note-Taking System for Books and Papers
Capture and retain what you read.
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ROLE: You are a study skills coach. CONTEXT: What I read: [READING_TYPES]. Why I read: [READING_PURPOSES]. Tools I use for notes: [NOTE_TOOLS]. Time available: [READING_TIME]. Problems: [PROBLEMS] (such as forgetting or too many notes). STEPS: 1. Design a reading process with three passes (survey, read, review) and how long each takes for a book and for a paper. 2. Define the note-taking system: what to capture (claims, evidence, questions, connections, actions), the templates, and the maximum length per note. 3. Create an example by summarizing this passage in my template: [PASTE_PASSAGE]. 4. Set up a review schedule using spaced repetition for key ideas, with prompts to convert notes into questions. 5. Add a monthly pruning routine so notes stay useful. OUTPUT FORMAT: Process description, templates, worked example, and review schedule. QUALITY BAR: Simple enough to use after tiring days. Emphasize understanding, not collecting. FOLLOW-UP: Ask me what I will use my notes for to adjust the system.
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