Write the note beside the quotation, page, and source so you can separate evidence from memory later.
Put it into practice
Choose something you saved this week. Write the note beside the quotation, page, and source so you can separate evidence from memory later. Note whether you could find it again.
Work through one real item
Step 1
State the question before reading.
Step 2
Mark evidence with its location.
Step 3
Write disagreement in your own words.
Step 4
End with the next action or a deliberate stop.
Try these steps with your own files. Keep the ones that help you find a reference or decide what to do with it.
What the source supports
Choose what to do
| Reading state | Keep | Leave behind |
|---|---|---|
| What to try | Write the note beside the quotation, page, and source so you can separate evidence from memory later. | Record whether the item stays, changes, or goes, and why. |
| Scanning | Only likely sections | Question and location |
| Reading closely | Claims and evidence | Quotation and response |
| Done | Decision or next action | Clean handoff note |
Check the result
When to use another approach
Sources reviewed
- Keeping Found Things Found on the WebMicrosoft Research · November 2001 · 2026-08-23
Observed methods people use to keep web information and the value of preserving reminders and context.
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2World Wide Web Consortium · December 2024 · 2026-08-23
Descriptive headings, meaningful sequence, language metadata, focus visibility, and accessible relationships.
