Research Vault Template
A structured vault built for researchers and academics. Features literature note workflows, atomic note creation, MOC (Map of Content) patterns, and Dataview dashboards for tracking reading and writing progress.
Overview
A structured vault built for researchers and academics. Features literature note workflows, atomic note creation, MOC (Map of Content) patterns, and Dataview dashboards for tracking reading and writing progress.
How to Install Research Vault Template
- 1Download the ZIP or clone the repository to your computer.
- 2In Obsidian, choose "Open folder as vault" and select the folder.
- 3Enable any community plugins the vault relies on when prompted.
- 4Explore the folder structure and start adapting it to your workflow.
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