Idea Emergence Q&A Part 3 - How you can use MOCs in different ways | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn how Obsidian's folder system and note connections can enhance content selection and publishing.

Key Insights

• 🎵 Folders and note connections are crucial for effective content selection and publishing.
• 🍁 A map of content provides a dynamic and fluid representation of interconnected topics.
• 🧑‍🎓 MLC can be used by tertiary students to create well-structured and comprehensive essays by identifying existing notes and filling in argument gaps.
• 😀 Obsidian's mobile app, though not fully fleshed out, offers access to information similar to the Light Kit.
• 👻 Spaces in Obsidian act as soft borders, allowing for siloing knowledge within specific projects or workspaces.
• 💁 Vaults in Obsidian provide hard borders, separating information completely from other sections.
• 🍁 Differentiating between a map of content and a table of contents helps in understanding their respective purposes.

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Questions & Answers

Q: How do you differentiate between a map of content and a table of contents?

A map of content is a dynamic and fluid representation of topics and connections, like Google Maps, while a table of contents is a more finalized and structured publication that outlines the contents of a specific piece of work.

Q: How can Map of Linked Content (MLC) help tertiary students write essays?

MLC can assist students by creating a note map that visualizes existing notes and identifies gaps in arguments. By gathering relevant notes and filling in the gaps, students can develop a well-structured and comprehensive essay.

Q: Do all evergreen notes connect to a map of content?

Ideally, it would be beneficial for most evergreen notes to connect to a map of content. These connected notes act as waypoints or references, making it easier to navigate and find relevant information.

Q: Can the Light Kit in Obsidian help with daily task management?

While the Light Kit can be used for task management, it's advisable to separate task management and idea management. Task management lacks long-term value, while idea management allows for the growth and evolution of ideas.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Folders are important for selecting and publishing items, allowing you to keep certain notes private while sharing others.

• A map of content is a fluid place that provides an augmented perspective, like Google Maps, while a table of contents is a finalized publication.

• Map of Linked Content (MLC) can help tertiary students in essay writing by creating a note map to identify existing notes and gaps in their arguments, enabling them to create a well-structured and comprehensive essay.