01 / FIELD NOTE
Define the subject
Name the technology, product, industry or information type. Break a broad topic such as reference management into storage, discovery or collaboration.
02 / FIELD NOTE
Set the scope
Note the time period, languages, locations and use cases that matter. A clear scope makes relevance easier to assess.
03 / FIELD NOTE
Write the question
Ask what you need to understand, compare or clarify. A question gives a topic a usable direction.
04 / FIELD NOTE
Prepare the context
Keep a short record of references, existing tools and unresolved questions. Start an enquiry with a concise summary.
Bring context to your question
Choose a specific topic and describe your references and unresolved questions. Use the email helper to prepare a message to reflib.
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