--- type: course publish: TRUE --- # How to take mini notes in Obsidian > SS 321: Soil Morphology > Winter 2023 > [!note] Learning Objectives > - describe and evaluate atomic note-taking and writing-to-learn for building knowledge > - learn how to use Obsidian to take and connect notes > - practice using the mini note template to structure notes about soil formation # Before class Please prepare for this class activity: - Download Obsidian to your computer (for free) at https://obsidian.md/download - Download the [[mini note template - website|mini note template]] from canvas (.md file found in the assignments folder) ![[obsidian-logo.png|200]] # In class activity In class, we will discuss the following as a group: #### Group discussion - Discuss the value of atomic note taking for building knowledge[^1] >[!idea] Goals of the mini note > - to create a structure to capture ideas as you learn them > - to facilitate writing-to-learn ![[mini-note-diagram.png]] [^1]: The mini note assignment is based off of ideas in Sönke Ahren's [[How to Take Smart Notes]] (https://www.soenkeahrens.de/en/takesmartnotes), Luhmann's Zettlekasten method for academic note-taking and writing, and Dr. Pressler's [[principles of studying]] methods for active reading, writing-to-learn, and frequent engagement with the material. <div style="page-break-after: always;"></div> #### Obsidian demonstration - Introduce Obsidian as a useful tool for note taking - Make [[mini note template - website|mini note template]] a template in settings (https://help.obsidian.md/Plugins/Templates) #### Mini note practice - Review and discuss [[mini note template - website|mini note template]] - Example mini note 1 - Example mini note 2 - Link mini notes 1 and 2 - Explore graph view - Review [[SS 321 mini note assignment - website|mini note assignment]] # Useful Links to Get You Started with Obsidian Learn how to format your notes in Obsidian here: https://help.obsidian.md/How+to/Format+your+notes Obsidian help documentation: https://help.obsidian.md/Obsidian/Index