Research & Interviewing Strategies for Writers

How to Conduct Research and Organize Your Records in Evernote

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Research & Interviewing Strategies for Writers
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Nov 2020
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What you will learn

How to identify valuable research sources

How to conduct interviews and verify facts

How to use academic and historical databases to do research

How to track and store research materials in Evernote.

Why take this course?

📚 How to Conduct Research and Organize Your Records in Evernote: A Course by Amy Stewart


Course Overview

Whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction, reported journalism, essays, or memoir, research is an integral part of the process. As an acclaimed author with over a dozen books to her name, including four New York Times bestsellers, Amy Stewart knows a thing or two about effective research methods.


🔍 Mastering Research Techniques

  • Scientific and Academic Sources: Learn how to access and interpret scientific and academic resources, and discover how to identify and connect with experts across various fields.

  • Historical Research: Delve into historical sources like old newspapers and archives, and understand the value they can add to your narrative.

  • Genealogical Resources: Utilize Census records, public documents, and more to enrich your research on genealogy or related topics.

  • Interviews & Expert Consultation: Discover Amy's approach to conducting interviews and when to call in professional help to enhance the authenticity of your writing.

  • Fact-Checking: Learn how to spot and verify information, ensuring the reliability and credibility of what you write.

  • Thinking like a Skeptic: Cultivate a critical mindset to question your sources and avoid perpetuating misinformation.


📝 Organizing Your Research with Evernote

Before you even begin gathering information, it's crucial to have a system in place to keep everything organized. Amy will guide you through setting up an efficient research management strategy using Evernote, and the principles she teaches can be adapted to other digital tools of your choice.


🛠️ Tools for Effective Research

  • Evernote Mastery: Learn how to use Evernote to not only keep track of all your research but also to brainstorm book ideas, organize plot outlines, and manage various professional endeavors like teaching workshops.

  • Organization Techniques: Discover methods for categorizing your notes, tagging important information, and retrieving data with ease.

  • Staying on Top of It All: Implement strategies to keep your research current, relevant, and manageable as your project evolves.


📝 Why This Course?

Embarking on a big research project can be daunting, but with the right system in place, it doesn't have to be overwhelming. This course is designed to help you approach research with confidence and organization. Whether you're writing a book, working on a dissertation, or undertaking any other significant writing project, this class will elevate your research game and ensure that your work is built on a solid foundation of accurate, well-organized information.


Join Amy Stewart for an in-depth exploration of research strategies tailored for writers. From gathering data to keeping it all sorted, you'll finish this course equipped with the tools and techniques necessary to conduct research with precision and maintain meticulous records with Evernote or your preferred digital tool. Enroll now and transform the way you approach research for your writing projects! 🚀📚

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