Reading to Write Effective Research Papers with Scrintal

Sep 20

In today's fast-paced world of academia, the sheer volume of research papers can be overwhelming. It's not just about collecting data; it's about effectively organizing the insights we extract. Enter the Zettelkasten method, a hidden gem in the realm of knowledge organization, originally pioneered by the prolific sociologist Niklas Luhmann. We're excited to join forces with Scrintal to unveil the remarkable effectiveness of the Zettelkasten method in mapping your ideas and the knowledge you extract from the literature. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the art of connecting your research findings using the Scrintal and Zettelkasten note-taking method. Step by step, you’ll be shown how to transform your initial ideas into meticulously crafted research papers.

The speaker, Ece (the CEO, and founder of Scrinta), showcases how this method can revolutionize the way you organize and extract insights from your growing pile of research papers. She demonstrates how to harness the Scrintal and Zettelkasten note-taking method to connect your research findings seamlessly. She walks you through each step, transforming your initial ideas into well-crafted research papers.

Explore the power of knowledge organization in this tutorial as we delve into the Zettelkasten method, a brilliant concept developed by renowned sociologist Niklas Luhmann.

About the Speaker

Ece Kural is the CEO and founder of Scrintal; she started the company while writing her dissertation and out of frustration with current tools that didn’t save any time nor facilitate the overwhelm of information. Ece earned her PhD in International Relations from Stockholm University. You can follow Ece on Twitter.

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Q&A

+ Does Scrintal require a subscription? Are there discounted plans for academics/ students? Is there an institutional access option?

Please use the code SAGE10 for 10% discount or click on this link to have 10% discount automatically added to your purchase.

+ Is it compatible with the iPad pencil?

Scrintal doesn’t have a native tablet app, but if you open Scrintal in the browser on your iPad, you can use your pencil.

+ How is Scrintal different from Miro?

In Scrintal, the notes or cards are not just documents, they can turn into full documents, you can also embed anything into each of these cards. A key difference between the two applications is that in Scrintal, you can easily search through all your notes.

+ Can you import notes from Endnote for example into Scrintal?

Yes.

+ How can you keep track of references in the notes? Does Scrintal integrate with Zotero for example?

You can add your reference to every note you create on Scrintal. The integration with Zotero and other reference management tools is on the roadmap and will be prioritized based on demand.