Organizing Research for a Side Project

Organizing Research for a Side Project

If you're like me, you often juggle multiple side projects. Each one comes with its own set of resources, articles, and bits of inspiration scattered all over the web. The frustration of losing important links or forgetting where you saved that insightful article can be a real productivity killer.

I want to share some practical tips on how to keep your research organized and accessible, so you can focus on what truly matters: creating and building.

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Create Dedicated Spaces

The first step in organizing your research is to create dedicated spaces for each project. Think of these as folders or categories where all relevant materials can live. With Markwise, you can easily set up different spaces for each side project. This keeps your bookmarks, notes, and highlights neatly contained.

Imagine working on a project about sustainable living. You can save articles, videos, and even highlight key sections directly from web pages. Everything you need is in one place, reducing the mental clutter of searching through a mishmash of unrelated links.

Utilize Semantic Bookmark Search

One of the best features of Markwise is the AI-powered semantic bookmark search. Instead of digging through endless tabs or trying to remember the exact title of an article, you can search using keywords or phrases. This makes finding critical resources a breeze, allowing you to spend less time searching and more time researching.

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Leverage Video Highlights and Time Stamps

Are you gathering information from YouTube videos? It's easy to lose track of valuable insights when you’re watching multiple videos. That’s where YouTube video highlights and timestamps come in handy. With Markwise, you can save specific highlights or moments from a video, ensuring you never lose that golden nugget of information.

This feature allows you to revisit important segments without having to rewatch the entire video. Just click the timestamp, and you’re right back where you need to be. It’s a huge timesaver when compiling information for your side project.

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Summarize and Reflect

Once you've gathered your research, take a moment to summarize your findings. Writing down key insights or reflections helps solidify your understanding and gives you a quick reference guide. In Markwise, you can easily jot down notes alongside your saved resources, creating a personal knowledge base that’s tailored to your project.

These summaries can also guide your next steps, whether that’s brainstorming new ideas or deciding which direction to take your project. Organizing your research isn’t just about saving links; it’s about making sure you have a clear path forward.

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Take Control of Your Research Today

If you're tired of losing important links and feeling overwhelmed by scattered information, it’s time to get organized. Start using Markwise to create dedicated spaces for your projects, utilize our AI-powered search, and keep track of your video highlights.

Don't let your valuable research slip through the cracks. Try our extension today and take the first step toward a more organized and productive workflow.