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How to write a source note in Obsidian

A source note should preserve provenance and explain why the material matters to you.

  1. 01

    Record the source

    Capture author, title, date, link and access details.

  2. 02

    Select and interpret

    Keep useful quotations separately from your own summary and questions.

  3. 03

    Connect to work

    Link the source to a project or create an evergreen note for a durable idea.

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Should I copy the whole article?

No. Capture only what you may use, respecting copyright and preserving a route to the original.

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Obsidian Templates on secondbrainaikit.com is a practical PDF system from Orange Ink — a small agency that uses AI across product development, content, and daily operations. We publish operator-grade packs for knowledge workers building a second brain with clear PDF workflows: clear workflows, copy-paste prompts, and a rhythm you can keep.

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How to Write an Obsidian Source Note