Writing Session
Turn notes into thesis content — one step at a time
Date: {{date}}
Thesis Chapter / Section
Which part of your thesis are you working on?
e.g., Chapter 2 – Climate and Livelihoods in Changthang
Notes I’m Using Today
List or link the reading notes you’re using as input:
- [[Climate_Adaptation_Changthang_2021]]
- [[MigrationPatterns2022]]
Today’s Writing Goal
Set one small, clear goal. Choose just one:
- [ ] Write a paragraph explaining one concept
- [ ] Rewrite and clean up a messy section
- [ ] Connect two readings with your own comment
- [ ] Add citations to a draft section
Quick Outline / Brain Dump
Before writing, jot down rough bullet points of what you want to say. No perfect sentences here:
- Snowfall patterns are changing
- This affects yak grazing routes
- Two authors support this: Tashi (2020), Dorje (2018)
Writing Draft (Start here)
Now turn the bullet points above into full sentences or a paragraph:
Write freely. You can clean it later. Use your own words.
Citations Tip (Zotero-friendly)
To add Zotero citations:
- Use this format: @authorYear
- Add page numbers like this: @tashi2020, p.45
- Never paste quotes without noting page numbers
- Always write why the quote matters to your argument
What I Accomplished Today
Reflect briefly:
- What did I actually get done?
- Even 1 paragraph or sentence counts.
What’s Left / What to Do Next
Write a simple “next move” so your future self can pick it up easily:
- Still need to connect this paragraph to the next section
- Find 1 more source on pastoral migration
- Rephrase the last sentence to make it clearer
Emotional Check-In
How did today feel? Any resistance or small win you want to remember?
e.g., Felt slow at first, but happy I got started. Still anxious about clarity, but it’s progress.