Welcome to the LearningForever Research Short Notes Repository! This repository is designed to help you organize and understand the research papers you read by taking structured notes. The provided guidelines and checklist aim to enhance your reading process and facilitate effective knowledge retention.
To start using LearningForever, follow these steps:
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Clone the repository to your local machine using the following command:
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Create a new directory for each research paper you read. Name the directory based on the paper's title or topic.
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Within each paper directory, create a markdown file (e.g.,
paper_notes.md) to write your notes for that paper. -
Follow the outline, guidelines, and checklist provided below to structure your notes effectively.
Your research short notes should generally follow the following outline:
Provide a brief overview of the paper's topic, research question, and its relevance in the broader context of the field.
Explain the main concepts, methodologies, and techniques used in the paper. This section should provide a high-level understanding of the paper's approach.
Describe how the paper evaluates its proposed solution. Highlight experiments, datasets, and evaluation metrics used to assess the effectiveness of the approach.
Summarize the key findings, contributions, and implications discussed in the paper. Reflect on the significance of the research in advancing the field.
Summarize the "Five C's" – Category, Context, Correctness, Contributions, and Clarity – to assess the paper's quality.
Use this section to jot down specific details, insights, and thoughts you have while reading the paper.
List any questions that arise during your reading, whether about the methodology, results, or implications.
Keep track of the time you spend on each pass (first, second, third) while reading the paper.
Use the provided checklist to guide your reading process. It will help you thoroughly understand the paper and its contributions.
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First Pass (<15 minutes>): Skim the paper to get an overview of its structure and main points.
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Second Pass (<60 minutes>): Read the paper more carefully, paying attention to figures, diagrams, and illustrations. Take note of relevant unread references for further exploration.
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Third Pass (4 hours): Dive deep into the paper, focusing on details such as proofs and technical aspects. This pass is crucial for a comprehensive understanding.
If you find a new research paper that you'd like to add notes for, follow the same directory and file structure. Feel free to contribute improvements to the repository by creating a pull request.