What Are Notes? #
Notes are short pieces of text you save throughout your project to capture key points, insights, quotes, or anything you want to remember. In Discourse Analyzer Advanced, notes work like digital sticky notes. You can add a new note with the plus (+) button, give it a title, and fill it with details, findings, or observations. You can edit or delete notes at any time, and each one is saved in your project for easy reference.
What Can You Do with Notes? #
- Add and Organize: Create as many notes as you need for each project. Organize them by topic, section, or theme.
- Edit Anytime: Click the pencil icon to update or expand your notes as your analysis progresses.
- Delete Easily: Remove notes you no longer need by clicking the trash icon.
- Title for Clarity: Each note can have a clear title to help you quickly spot important content.
Why Are Notes Important? #
Notes help you keep track of what matters as you analyze texts, audio, images, or other sources. They let you:
- Break complex research into manageable pieces.
- Record insights as you find them, without interrupting your flow.
- Keep your analysis organized and ready for the next step.
How Do Notes Help? #
Example 1: Literature Review
You’re reviewing a book or article. Add one note for the author’s main argument, another for supporting evidence, and a third for your own critique. Later, you can turn these notes into a summary or a full report.
Example 2: Interview Analysis
After analyzing an interview, create a note for each key topic: “Participant views on social media,” “Concerns about privacy,” “Positive experiences.” When you’re ready, generate a summary that pulls together these insights.
Example 3: Visual Content
If you’re working with images, add notes on symbolism, visual style, or cultural context. This way, you won’t miss any detail when you summarize or report your findings.
In Short #
Notes keep your ideas organized and easy to find. They make your workflow smoother, help you spot connections, and provide building blocks for your summaries and reports. In research and discourse analysis, having well-structured notes is the key to turning scattered insights into a clear, powerful final product.
