So, I have a PLOG that holds research tasks and findings relative to a particular research question I am trying to solve. And my projects are generally driven by my research questions. I have a research plan for each individual project I’m working on. (Refer back a few weeks to the post on Getting Focused.) Your research plans and logs will want to reflect that focus.
Remember, we are past the “collecting” phase and are now into the FOCUSED phase of our research. They should be based on a particular project you are working on. This week, let’s get into some of the nitty gritty of what a research PLOG looks like.įirst, you will want to have several research plans. Last week I described why a research plan/log or PLOG, is a good idea.
This will allow you to sort and organize your index cards in any order you like, and add new information to the set as it is found. If I were to make a locality guide entirely on paper, I would use index cards whereby each card is its own entry. If you prefer paper and pencil, I’m not one to judge. You can save it to the cloud and access it anywhere with your phone, laptop, or tablet.You can add information, copy/paste, and insert graphics quite easily.You can use the “find” and “search” features for locating keywords in your guide.You can add clickable links directly to databases, e-books, websites, etc.I prefer an electronic system over a paper system because: However, I have begun moving them into Evernote (a note-taking software system that can sync between your devices) so that I can access them anywhere if need be. I have traditionally organized my locality guides in a word processing document creating my own “quick sheet” for that location. Do you want to use a spreadsheet, word processor, or note-taking software such as Evernote? Do you want to use paper and pencil/pen? Where do you want to store it? On the cloud, in your desk, on your laptop? These are decisions you will have to make and they will depend on how you work and think and organize your resources. Primarily you will want to decide what format you want your guide to be in. Before you start building your locality guide, you may want to make a few decisions.
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