In this week’s module, I watched the video provided by the Indiana University Student Academic Center about various note-taking methods. I didn’t know about the Cornell method, a simple structure that includes 3 sections for notes, cues, and a summary. This is something I can use when taking genealogy notes in the future.
I have been using Evernote for over a year to capture genealogy information and I still have so much to learn to use it efficiently. I think it is a very powerful tool to manage your notes with the ability to sync them on multiple devices. I love the ability to scan documents and photos and to do audio recordings. The most useful thing I learned this week is a tip about emailing information into Evernote. If you add @notebookname and/or #tagname into the email subject line, the email is automatically filed where you want it to go. This means you don’t have to deal with it again when you go into Evernote.
TIP: Search online for tips for using Evernote for genealogy and you will find a plethora of ideas you can use. Below are a few examples of information found on websites, podcasts, and videos:
Websites
Tonia’s Roots website: More Ways I Use Evernote for Genealogy
Cyndi’s List website: Evernote for Every Genealogist – Templates & Examples
Podcasts
Family Locket: Research Like A Pro Genealogy podcast