Walks you through the process of creating a simple map to generate, visualize, and clarify your research ideas. (here's another example concept map)
Tool for research mapping: Coggle.it
• Topic, ideas, questions
• Keywords and searches
• Groups of sources
Annotate sources as you find them
Be consistent: save everything in a predictable way
Zotero - create a personal research library, attach notes, format citations, cite sources in Google Docs (some set up required)
ZoteroBib - quickly create a list of formatted citations
Coggle - create a topic map for your research + keep track of what you find
Synthesis Matrix - make a simple table to keep track of your sources and ideas
Zotero
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