I use both Goodnotes and Notability and have done for years. One of the biggest differences which can be a dealbreaker for some of your viewers, especially those using smaller capacity iPads is the difference in file size. Goodnotes files tend to be 10-20x larger than Notability which can result in you filling up your IPad if you make a lot of notes. Especially if you have a 32/64GB model. I believe this is because Notability has a vector description of the page whereas Goodnotes saves it as a raster image. For this reason I default to Notability even though I like a lot of the Goodnotes features as I take so many notes I can’t afford for it to hog that much storage. You can google and many have done comparisons on file size between the two.
Great genius at Apple goes hand in hand with unthinkable stupidity. First they churn out a machine(like ipad pro) that would not have a problem handling 3 OS-es with all their apps in the same time . Then they put in it so much storage as the ancient computers had circa 2000. I mean , what ....... Apart from the fact that these apps may be inefficient in their storage handling, the ipad and every computer in these days should have orders of magnitude larger storage than what we would need(because of bad apps) at the same price, because this is the natural evolution of silicon. Artificially limiting RAM and permanent storage to squeeze just a bit of a dollar more is lame. Even tablets should get out of the factory with minimum 1 tb of storage and 16 gb of RAM(and memory slots for redundancy). Desktops and laptops should have triple that as minimum.
@@dry509 I do not recommend sth different than already there. I am just saying storage space should not be our problem. Yet here we are on 2022 being troubled whether our personal computing device would handle a few notes more.
Going paperless for work simplified so much of my life, and I wish it had been an option when I was a student. I upgraded to the iPad Air 4 last year, and I agree that you don't need the Pro if you're not a content creator. My iPad is my primary device, so I also use it for streaming shows/twitch and even gaming without any performance issues. The screen is big enough to comfortably work in split screen mode if you want to have your preferred note taking app open while you're writing, which is what I typically do with Scrivner and Goodnotes. However, I would say that if you're not planning on primarily typing to take notes, a normal case and a separate bluetooth keyboard is a far better user experience than a case with a keyboard. It offers more flexibility and opens up additional options for a keyboard suited to your preferences and needs.
Thank you so much for all of your content. I’m a first semester sociology PhD student and am the only student starting mid year. You’re content is giving me so much guidance that I feel I’m missing out on. I appreciate it!
Notability has an add-on which allows you to convert hand-written math to LaTeX. Super useful for physics, math, and engineering students! I recognize this isn't what your video is about! Just a tip for fellow stem people :)
no exaggeration, but this is the perfect video for note taking advice for someone in the arts. I'm doing a crim master's right now and i will definitely be changing up my note taking thanks to you!
Loveeee. Was waiting for this. Especially since I just invested in the iPad Mini for a mixture of productivity needs (grad school, corporate full time job, and digital planning)
I got the iPad pro for medical school. Personally, it depends on need what you need to buy. I used the 11-inch and it was okay but then upgraded to 12.9-inch. I needed the larger screen because I did a lot of split-screen work using books and my not apps. For medical students, the Pro is probably best because we watch a lot of videos and do quite a lot of video work and also work with flashcards and VERY LARGE textbooks and the larger processing was more comfortable as was the larger screen. The Air would be easier on the budget and almost as good, but it is size restricted. The paperlike screen protector is amazing and a must. I use notability and goodnotes for notes, notability for school, and good notes for my own notes. I prefer Notability for note-taking, My organization was fairly easy because I use it like I did my binder in school. Some people prefer printed textbooks but most schools give the PDF textbook and it's easier to take them around because they are HUGE and heavy and expensive. Even the files are huge digitally so I had to have the larger 1TB where I used to use the smaller 64GB because anything smaller that 256 or 512 is too small with the large volume of notes and
@@yuri.moiseyev it’s worth it tho, I’ve got one. Just buy new Apple Pencil tips if you need them, they’re pretty cheap.The feel of the paper like is so worth any issues if your taking notes everyday
Thank you so much! I am starting a PhD program this Fall 2022 and recently purchased Ipad Air for note taking. This is my first time take notes electronically, so I am excited to have my notes stored in secure place for comprehensive exams and to refer back to for research papers, research, etc. your video was so helpful 😃!
starting my masters next month and this video was so helpful! i'll definitely invest on an ipad this year, thank you for being so thorough in your explanation
Such a helpful video. I bought the 9th generation iPad Air with the first generation pencil and it’s been great for me. I am also using good notes and reading journal articles have become so much easier to organize and keep for future reference. I’m working on my Masters in History on line while working 45 hours a week as a litigation Paralegal. I also did not major in history for undergrad, I was a Sociology and Political Science major. It has been a challenge learning to study history mostly because of the enormous amount of reading required. I study every evening for 4 hours and all day on weekends. Our discussions are done via video and I also find it challenging to find materials that are only available at my university’s library ( we have a lot available on line but not everything) my school is in VA and I’m in TEXAS so I have really had to learn how to access online archives through Oxford and library of Congress. I don’t recommend doing a masters online if you can go in person. I just have too many commitments with a son in law school and a daughter in college and I’m married so moving away to school or quitting my job wasn’t an option, I’m definitely going to look into PhD programs here in Dallas where I can attend in person, and plan financially to be a full-time student but for now I’m doing the best I can and your videos have helped me tremendously!
omg thank you!! as an MA student who just bought an ipad, i kept trying to find non-med grad students who could explain how to best utilize the features. this is so relevant and helpful. you rock :-)
Your system is incredible, I don’t need to be this in-depth nor do I will have to assimilate so much info, but man I’m taking your system and flying with it with some additional formatting tweaks and some other apps. Thank you for a beyond solid base for me to jump from. I’m now taking apart my existing notes for both of my courses and rebuilding them. Thank you so much 😊
Unbelievable, I've been looking for an historian video about this for so long. I'm about to graduate and start my masters in a few months and tried to go full paperless. It was impossible... Still trying.
I’m so happy that your video popped up in my feed! I recently purchased an iPad Pro with the pencil, but have been intimidated about using the pencil. I am not a student, and haven’t been for decades (!), but I wanted this feature and thoroughly enjoyed your note taking examples. It would really have been nice to have these tools when I was in college - we didn’t even have PCs!
Thank you for showing how searching through the notes works - you're the only person I've watched who's shown this and answered my question as to whether your hand written notes in a PDF are considered "text" in a search or is just an image (and unsearchable).
Hi. Thanks for the video. Just to let you know that a lot of us find an informational video like this especially hard to listen to when there is repetitive music in the background. Hard to listen to and anxiety producing. Just an fyi. I do appreciate your video. Thanks! 😊
@@KaelynGraceApple Thanks for responding. I find any music behind the talking in an informational video to be distracting and anxiety producing. Thanks for considering this. Have a great day! 😊
Don't get Paper-like, just buy a matte screen protector. Same exact thing but 4 times cheaper. Also if you buy a paperlike or a matte screen protector be prepared for your apple pencil tip to completely wear out and need to be replaced aveter every month of intense use (the paper-like feeling comes from the plastic rubbing against a sandpaper-like surface, which quickly wears down the plastic). It's still definetely worth it but i would recommend to buy a generic matte screen protector and third party apple pencil tip replacements because otherwise it will cost you hundreds of dollars every singe year.
I have had the same paperlike screen protector on my ipad for two years and have only had to replace my pencil tip twice :) I use my ipad nearly every day
I’m an engineering student and the best app for me is Onenote from Microsoft. It’s frre, it can sync with all my devices, ha an infinity page layout. I couldn’t ask for more. I can even record in it
Tysm for this video! I love it so much! I am so impressed with the aesthetics and the organization of your notes. In my opinion, this video is helpful for all types of students. It also depends on the classes you have, like the amount of content and how rigorous they are. I will definitely use this for all of my classes and schoolwork! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your review and recommendations. I take notes daily in my job and your video answered many of my questions. I read a few of the replies and learned to be aware of the file space for the apps. My iPad Pro purchase afforded the anticipated space I may need. I’ve been using the Notes app that came with the iPad and while it works I needed something better. I will order Paperlike and one or both of the apps you recommended. I really liked the search and highlight features you shared.
@@KaelynGraceApple you include some helpful advice too. I use Goodnotes a lot and like all the features you mention, but I could definitely help myself by being more consistent with colour coding and keeping my folders organised, so thank you for the poke to get myself more organised in 2022 - 2023 me will find things easier as a result!
would love to see a future video on all of the apps you have on your ipad!! i was just admitted to phd programs for fall 2022 and i am straight out of my bachelors so i am anxiously binging your videoes to prepare for the life of a phd student.
Your comparison of the note-taking apps Goodnotes and Notability was clear and useful. Also useful was your approach to the different types of notes that you take. I found it difficult, however, to remain focused on your comments due to the distracting music. This was particularly noticeable in the Goodnotes vs. Notability clips. When you used a voice-over for the Notability segment, and your words were a bit easier to follow, compared to the preceding Goodnotes segment. Maybe the music volume level in this segment was lower, or perhaps you used a different microphone, mic placement or acoustic setting for the voice-over audio. My advice would be to avoid music in an instructional video of this type, or at least confine the background music to limited parts of the video that do not require the viewer's intense focus. Overall good video, but please dial down or eliminate the music.
Thank you so much for this video! I am starting my master's program in healthcare administration next month and I now have an idea on how to organize my notes on my ipad :)
I’d love to hear about your file organization for your course work. I only have 3 semesters of coursework before my prospectus. I’d rather organize by idea rather than by course-as I will continue this through my dissertation. How do you flag your notes across platforms and apps to keep yourself organized when writing for a particular course? Still sorting out my system; hearing another’s would be helpful!
What size iPad are you using? The reason why I'm asking is your handwriting can be read on your iPad without having to zoom. Oh yes, that actually reminded me, do you zoom in on your iPad whenever you write on goodnotes app to make your notes? Other than that thank you for making this helpful video.
Do you read the notes after you write them? I thought that the thought process forced upon your brains while writing stuff down was the entire learning by heart skill achieved by writing stuff down by hand. The processes was once mentioned as: "Carving it in to your brains" - some lecturer, name remains forgotten.
Love this! I have been straddling the fence on taking notes with my iPad, so I am going to try this! Oh I have been meaning to ask you where did you get your gold spiral notebook?
@@KaelynGraceApple also, I implemented many of your tips from this video, they helped immensely in my research and writing process! I re-watched because I'm planning to use Notion when I start law school in August.
I’m a 2nd year CJ PhD student and this video was incredibly helpful! Do you annotate PDFs then write your article notes, or do you annotate and write notes simultaneously?
OK. Very insightful. When I tried to read and take notes on my tablet, the problem I faced was not having both the article and notes open at the same time. I found it difficult to go back and forth between apps to read and write. How do you do it?
@@KaelynGraceApple That would kill my eyes. I think I found a solution. After I annotate on the tablet, open it on the laptop and take notes on the tablet from the laptop. I'll give it a try next semester.
Paper like isn't a good screen protector. Many reviews have said that it does long term damage to the pencil and that there are cheaper alternatives that feel better when writing. Keep in mind this video is sponsored so watch other reviews about the product before you buy
I personally love it and just replace the tip of my pencil every six months or so. This was an ideal partnership for my channel because I genuinely love and use the product and have for the last two years
I study with summaries written by me and this usually takes around 30 written pages. I want to start using my ipad for this specifically, however i feel unsure that it will give me the same feel that paper gives me. I normally pace around while studying a subject with all my papers in hand, so when it come to an ipad I feel like the “feel” of studying won’t really cut it. I don’t know if this makes sense, hopefully it does.
Also a phd student but in English. I bought an iPad and pencil to do all that you mentioned. However I couldn’t make the transition from a standard notebook and pencil to iPad. I think maybe the screen protector is what’s missing. Does it affect the view, as in does it dull the image if I wanted to watch videos?
I love your content so much. Does Goodnotes link with your Notion somehow? How do you store/organize your pdfs for compatibility between desktop and iPad?
Guys, which iPad do you recommend for crafts, such as taking notes on crochet patterns, writing patterns and say, taking a screen shot of s written pattern & being able to highlight text? Thanks
hello! I like this video and has some good tips in it. However, the music is very distracting to listen to what you are saying... maybe just have the volume down a little on the music for future videos
Which case brand are you using for your iPad pro? I was checking Amazon for one like yours but couldn’t find one that matched what you had. That marble aesthetic is fantastic
Unrelated question: Could you do a video on your hairstyle routine, please? You have such beautiful soft, loose curls that makes your hair so elegant at all times, and it looks like it's a low-maintenance process!
I've been curious about note-taking techniques on a mobile device for some time. I take old-fashioned business-meeting notes (to be converted into meeting minutes) for work that I do. Doing this in a meeting setting with binder-filler paper and a mechanical pencil works for me, but I hate having to take what I've already written down in notes and then work in front of a computer later to type it out in MS Word for draft meeting minutes. I've been thinking about getting a late-model iPad (possibly an iPad Mini) and streamlining my meeting notes->minutes process. I was thinking that taking an iPad Mini with me to remote locations for on-site project meetings would be handy, as I could snap photos with the Mini while also taking notes standing up. Are Goodnotes and Notability strictly cloud-based? The reason I ask is because if I'm on-site in my rural area there may not be cellular signal readily available and I wanted to know if these apps could still take notes in isolation.
Someone mentioned that Goodnotes takes a lot more storage than Notability (just wanted to mention that since the base option is 64gb) so I say just keep that in mind. Other than that you can also purchase the cellular version of the iPad Mini, although it is only necessary depending on your use case and also of course cellular data is not as reliable as wifi.
Hi, I just wondered why you take notes on iPad when reading an article but on Notion when reading a book? Do you also type out or summarize on Notion what you have on your GoodNotes?
HI RUclipsrs, I was wondering what are the advantages of Goodnotes vs the new Apple notes? Also, mindful if Goodnotes upgrade if this could cause problems in accessing old data. I'm currently studying masters. Looking to create a lifetime library of resources including journal articles I can save as PDF's etc after I get kicked off my academic institutions resources when I graduate. Considering a whole bunch of things including Medalay but I like the interactiveness of the Ipad.
Apart from the lack of an undo function and being easy to delete whole blocks of text & not being able to save on the fly & obviously unable to utilise other document file types, apples default ‘Notes’ app is okay.
Now I'm really regretting going with a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 over the iPad. Note taking is... difficult, to say the least. And the tips for the S pen just keep breaking. Aesthetically pleasing note taking apps also basically do not exist. Hopefully I can pay it off and get my an iPad Pro instead come tax season. It'll be so much easier for notes.
Would you still recommend that screen size compared to getting a iPad mini 6? I would mainly use it for reading articles etc (also a history Phd candidate)
Looks good, but you never came across Liquidtext, MarginNote or Altas Ti for multiple paper management and linking of the huge amount of scientific research you have to process for your PhD? If you ever plan to do so, skip Liquidtext as it is too expensive for what it can do. I would go for MarginNote instead as long as it is not top secret (government) stuff you are working with (It is Chinese)... Atlas Ti is maybe a bit too massive and complex and the most "expensive" subscription offer. I just used it for one project, but pretty quickly dropped it as I got "lost" with all my papers....
What about pdfs? When you write on pdfs, does it make pdf large file size? Does it make lag on pdf scrolling and writing if pdf file have more than 500 pages an large file size?
I use both Goodnotes and Notability and have done for years. One of the biggest differences which can be a dealbreaker for some of your viewers, especially those using smaller capacity iPads is the difference in file size. Goodnotes files tend to be 10-20x larger than Notability which can result in you filling up your IPad if you make a lot of notes. Especially if you have a 32/64GB model. I believe this is because Notability has a vector description of the page whereas Goodnotes saves it as a raster image. For this reason I default to Notability even though I like a lot of the Goodnotes features as I take so many notes I can’t afford for it to hog that much storage. You can google and many have done comparisons on file size between the two.
Didn’t know this!! Thanks for the insight ♥️
Same, good notes files are so huge. I prefer notability to save storage space
Great genius at Apple goes hand in hand with unthinkable stupidity. First they churn out a machine(like ipad pro) that would not have a problem handling 3 OS-es with all their apps in the same time . Then they put in it so much storage as the ancient computers had circa 2000. I mean , what .......
Apart from the fact that these apps may be inefficient in their storage handling, the ipad and every computer in these days should have orders of magnitude larger storage than what we would need(because of bad apps) at the same price, because this is the natural evolution of silicon. Artificially limiting RAM and permanent storage to squeeze just a bit of a dollar more is lame. Even tablets should get out of the factory with minimum 1 tb of storage and 16 gb of RAM(and memory slots for redundancy). Desktops and laptops should have triple that as minimum.
@@prodromosregalides3402 So what apps/computer do you recommend?
@@dry509 I do not recommend sth different than already there. I am just saying storage space should not be our problem. Yet here we are on 2022 being troubled whether
our personal computing device would handle a few notes more.
As a laptop user, I was wondering why people use iPads for university. Very interesting methods. Thanks for sharing!
Going paperless for work simplified so much of my life, and I wish it had been an option when I was a student. I upgraded to the iPad Air 4 last year, and I agree that you don't need the Pro if you're not a content creator. My iPad is my primary device, so I also use it for streaming shows/twitch and even gaming without any performance issues. The screen is big enough to comfortably work in split screen mode if you want to have your preferred note taking app open while you're writing, which is what I typically do with Scrivner and Goodnotes.
However, I would say that if you're not planning on primarily typing to take notes, a normal case and a separate bluetooth keyboard is a far better user experience than a case with a keyboard. It offers more flexibility and opens up additional options for a keyboard suited to your preferences and needs.
Great suggestion!!
I just bout an ipad pro about a week ago because I decided to go for an electrical engineering degree. Looking forward to not using as many paper
Which IPad do you have?
@@kerrioverstreet6672 I have the iPad Air 4.
Thank you so much for all of your content. I’m a first semester sociology PhD student and am the only student starting mid year. You’re content is giving me so much guidance that I feel I’m missing out on. I appreciate it!
I love how comprehensive your explanation for your notes are!!!
Thank you!!! I tried to be as thorough as possible ♥️
Notability has an add-on which allows you to convert hand-written math to LaTeX. Super useful for physics, math, and engineering students! I recognize this isn't what your video is about! Just a tip for fellow stem people :)
Thats great to know! Thanks for commenting
no exaggeration, but this is the perfect video for note taking advice for someone in the arts. I'm doing a crim master's right now and i will definitely be changing up my note taking thanks to you!
Loveeee. Was waiting for this. Especially since I just invested in the iPad Mini for a mixture of productivity needs (grad school, corporate full time job, and digital planning)
Wonderful! I hope this video is helpful!
I got the iPad pro for medical school. Personally, it depends on need what you need to buy. I used the 11-inch and it was okay but then upgraded to 12.9-inch. I needed the larger screen because I did a lot of split-screen work using books and my not apps. For medical students, the Pro is probably best because we watch a lot of videos and do quite a lot of video work and also work with flashcards and VERY LARGE textbooks and the larger processing was more comfortable as was the larger screen. The Air would be easier on the budget and almost as good, but it is size restricted. The paperlike screen protector is amazing and a must. I use notability and goodnotes for notes, notability for school, and good notes for my own notes. I prefer Notability for note-taking, My organization was fairly easy because I use it like I did my binder in school. Some people prefer printed textbooks but most schools give the PDF textbook and it's easier to take them around because they are HUGE and heavy and expensive. Even the files are huge digitally so I had to have the larger 1TB where I used to use the smaller 64GB because anything smaller that 256 or 512 is too small with the large volume of notes and
paperlike destroys your Apple pan. don't use it. That's why Apple doesn't make paperlike products for iPads
@@yuri.moiseyev it’s worth it tho, I’ve got one. Just buy new Apple Pencil tips if you need them, they’re pretty cheap.The feel of the paper like is so worth any issues if your taking notes everyday
Thank you so much! I am starting a PhD program this Fall 2022 and recently purchased Ipad Air for note taking. This is my first time take notes electronically, so I am excited to have my notes stored in secure place for comprehensive exams and to refer back to for research papers, research, etc. your video was so helpful 😃!
Thanks. Especially the handwriting "search&find" tip at the end is very useful to me.
starting my masters next month and this video was so helpful! i'll definitely invest on an ipad this year, thank you for being so thorough in your explanation
Congratulations on starting your masters!!!
Such a helpful video. I bought the 9th generation iPad Air with the first generation pencil and it’s been great for me. I am also using good notes and reading journal articles have become so much easier to organize and keep for future reference. I’m working on my Masters in History on line while working 45 hours a week as a litigation Paralegal. I also did not major in history for undergrad, I was a Sociology and Political Science major. It has been a challenge learning to study history mostly because of the enormous amount of reading required. I study every evening for 4 hours and all day on weekends. Our discussions are done via video and I also find it challenging to find materials that are only available at my university’s library ( we have a lot available on line but not everything) my school is in VA and I’m in TEXAS so I have really had to learn how to access online archives through Oxford and library of Congress. I don’t recommend doing a masters online if you can go in person. I just have too many commitments with a son in law school and a daughter in college and I’m married so moving away to school or quitting my job wasn’t an option, I’m definitely going to look into PhD programs here in Dallas where I can attend in person, and plan financially to be a full-time student but for now I’m doing the best I can and your videos have helped me tremendously!
Thank you. Your channel is so valuable. I've started back to grad school after 18 years, and your tips have helped so much.
omg thank you!! as an MA student who just bought an ipad, i kept trying to find non-med grad students who could explain how to best utilize the features. this is so relevant and helpful. you rock :-)
Your system is incredible, I don’t need to be this in-depth nor do I will have to assimilate so much info, but man I’m taking your system and flying with it with some additional formatting tweaks and some other apps.
Thank you for a beyond solid base for me to jump from.
I’m now taking apart my existing notes for both of my courses and rebuilding them. Thank you so much 😊
Unbelievable, I've been looking for an historian video about this for so long. I'm about to graduate and start my masters in a few months and tried to go full paperless. It was impossible... Still trying.
I’m so happy that your video popped up in my feed! I recently purchased an iPad Pro with the pencil, but have been intimidated about using the pencil. I am not a student, and haven’t been for decades (!), but I wanted this feature and thoroughly enjoyed your note taking examples. It would really have been nice to have these tools when I was in college - we didn’t even have PCs!
Thank you for showing how searching through the notes works - you're the only person I've watched who's shown this and answered my question as to whether your hand written notes in a PDF are considered "text" in a search or is just an image (and unsearchable).
It’s the MOST important feature (in my opinion 😂)
Probably the best video I've watched on note taking and paper writing, thank you.
Perfect timing coming across this video. Will be using my iPad for my work and study very soon. Great video. Thank you. 👍🏻
Hi. Thanks for the video. Just to let you know that a lot of us find an informational video like this especially hard to listen to when there is repetitive music in the background. Hard to listen to and anxiety producing. Just an fyi. I do appreciate your video. Thanks! 😊
Thank you for the constructive feedback! I honestly had a misstep and added the music last so didn’t realize how loud it was
@@KaelynGraceApple Thanks for responding. I find any music behind the talking in an informational video to be distracting and anxiety producing. Thanks for considering this. Have a great day! 😊
Thanks so much for this! I'm writing my senior thesis this semester and I got so many great tips from this video!
The background music is distracting.
Your hair is simply amazing, thanks for covering your process of note taking!
That camera quality though!😍
Thanks for this detailed video.
Ah thank you for noticing the quality!!!! I tried so hard to make this a good video 😅
Don't get Paper-like, just buy a matte screen protector. Same exact thing but 4 times cheaper. Also if you buy a paperlike or a matte screen protector be prepared for your apple pencil tip to completely wear out and need to be replaced aveter every month of intense use (the paper-like feeling comes from the plastic rubbing against a sandpaper-like surface, which quickly wears down the plastic). It's still definetely worth it but i would recommend to buy a generic matte screen protector and third party apple pencil tip replacements because otherwise it will cost you hundreds of dollars every singe year.
I have had the same paperlike screen protector on my ipad for two years and have only had to replace my pencil tip twice :) I use my ipad nearly every day
Utterly amazing and fascinating organisation. Good luck with your continuing studies.
I love that you referenced other Studytubers! I found this video very helpfuled, and something I will consider if I move into digital notetaking!
I’m an engineering student and the best app for me is Onenote from Microsoft. It’s frre, it can sync with all my devices, ha an infinity page layout. I couldn’t ask for more. I can even record in it
Awesome discussion thank you so much.
Question: What made you choose Good notes over One Note?
Tysm for this video! I love it so much! I am so impressed with the aesthetics and the organization of your notes. In my opinion, this video is helpful for all types of students. It also depends on the classes you have, like the amount of content and how rigorous they are. I will definitely use this for all of my classes and schoolwork! Thank you so much!
I'm gonna get my ipad air 4 soon. I'm super excited! Thank you for sharing your video!
Thank you for your review and recommendations. I take notes daily in my job and your video answered many of my questions. I read a few of the replies and learned to be aware of the file space for the apps. My iPad Pro purchase afforded the anticipated space I may need. I’ve been using the Notes app that came with the iPad and while it works I needed something better. I will order Paperlike and one or both of the apps you recommended. I really liked the search and highlight features you shared.
I'm sucha nosey parker! I love seeing what other people's notes look like! Thank you for sharing
Haha well this video shows it all
@@KaelynGraceApple you include some helpful advice too. I use Goodnotes a lot and like all the features you mention, but I could definitely help myself by being more consistent with colour coding and keeping my folders organised, so thank you for the poke to get myself more organised in 2022 - 2023 me will find things easier as a result!
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would love to see a future video on all of the apps you have on your ipad!! i was just admitted to phd programs for fall 2022 and i am straight out of my bachelors so i am anxiously binging your videoes to prepare for the life of a phd student.
Could you maybe do a video about your color coding system? Loved this video helped me so much
I need to make an updated video at some point soon :)
Starting my Doctor in Public Administration and looking forward to investing in an iPad to make online studying more enjoyable and organized.
Your comparison of the note-taking apps Goodnotes and Notability was clear and useful. Also useful was your approach to the different types of notes that you take. I found it difficult, however, to remain focused on your comments due to the distracting music. This was particularly noticeable in the Goodnotes vs. Notability clips. When you used a voice-over for the Notability segment, and your words were a bit easier to follow, compared to the preceding Goodnotes segment. Maybe the music volume level in this segment was lower, or perhaps you used a different microphone, mic placement or acoustic setting for the voice-over audio. My advice would be to avoid music in an instructional video of this type, or at least confine the background music to limited parts of the video that do not require the viewer's intense focus. Overall good video, but please dial down or eliminate the music.
Thanks so much for the constructive and kind feedback!! I will definitely keep this in mind when editing in the future!!!
I agree. I didn’t see this post before I made mine but I find the same distraction. Thanks for replying to the og poster. 😊
Thank you so much for this video! I am starting my master's program in healthcare administration next month and I now have an idea on how to organize my notes on my ipad :)
really helped a great deal. about to start my Ph.D. program in 2 weeks so I'm a bit nervous. but this video helped a lot
Love the mindmap idea, thanks for this video!
I’d love to hear about your file organization for your course work. I only have 3 semesters of coursework before my prospectus. I’d rather organize by idea rather than by course-as I will continue this through my dissertation. How do you flag your notes across platforms and apps to keep yourself organized when writing for a particular course? Still sorting out my system; hearing another’s would be helpful!
Check out my notion video!
Thank you for your video! This is so informative and insightful. Your handwriting is very beautiful, even on ipad.
Thank you!
There is a cover exactly like that one, but it has a flap that goes over the pencil. I have on my IPad Air 4, and I love it.
What size iPad are you using? The reason why I'm asking is your handwriting can be read on your iPad without having to zoom. Oh yes, that actually reminded me, do you zoom in on your iPad whenever you write on goodnotes app to make your notes? Other than that thank you for making this helpful video.
I use the 11inch and yes I zoom in when I writes!
Excellent video! So helpful. I really appreciate all the great examples and suggestions you provided. Thank you. 🙏
Do you read the notes after you write them? I thought that the thought process forced upon your brains while writing stuff down was the entire learning by heart skill achieved by writing stuff down by hand. The processes was once mentioned as: "Carving it in to your brains" - some lecturer, name remains forgotten.
Completed my majors recently now will be getting into Masters next month or so this time I’ll use my iPad rather than pen n paper.
finally just invested in an ipad 11 pro! got the pencil too!
Love this! I have been straddling the fence on taking notes with my iPad, so I am going to try this! Oh I have been meaning to ask you where did you get your gold spiral notebook?
It’s from golden coil!
@@KaelynGraceApple thank you!
My senior thesis advisor is Stephanie Jones-Rogers! She’s absolutely amazing!
I am dying for her to publish her upcoming project on matrilineal descent
@@KaelynGraceApple I am as well, she's an excellent writer.
@@KaelynGraceApple also, I implemented many of your tips from this video, they helped immensely in my research and writing process! I re-watched because I'm planning to use Notion when I start law school in August.
I learned so much overall. Very informative Great Job!!
Nice to see a note taking review from someone other than a science student.🤓
When I read that you major history, I automatically subscribed bec we have the same major omg finally someone I can relate to. 😍😍😍
I’m a 2nd year CJ PhD student and this video was incredibly helpful! Do you annotate PDFs then write your article notes, or do you annotate and write notes simultaneously?
I tend to read first and take notes after
OK. Very insightful. When I tried to read and take notes on my tablet, the problem I faced was not having both the article and notes open at the same time. I found it difficult to go back and forth between apps to read and write. How do you do it?
I use the side by side feature on the ipad
@@KaelynGraceApple That would kill my eyes. I think I found a solution. After I annotate on the tablet, open it on the laptop and take notes on the tablet from the laptop. I'll give it a try next semester.
@@KaelynGraceApple Update! I went out today and got a Samsung Tab 7FE. I'm going to make an effort to go as digital as I can for this second year.
this is a fantastic set of tips! Any thoughts on using iPad for in-person class?
I used mine to in person lectures/seminars!
thanks a lot
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Good luck with your studies 💙
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The music behind this video is very distracting
Paper like isn't a good screen protector. Many reviews have said that it does long term damage to the pencil and that there are cheaper alternatives that feel better when writing. Keep in mind this video is sponsored so watch other reviews about the product before you buy
I personally love it and just replace the tip of my pencil every six months or so. This was an ideal partnership for my channel because I genuinely love and use the product and have for the last two years
I'm going to buy 9th generation... great video
I just bought a 9 as well! I like it so far I'm considering returning to get a different size
I study with summaries written by me and this usually takes around 30 written pages. I want to start using my ipad for this specifically, however i feel unsure that it will give me the same feel that paper gives me. I normally pace around while studying a subject with all my papers in hand, so when it come to an ipad I feel like the “feel” of studying won’t really cut it. I don’t know if this makes sense, hopefully it does.
Also a phd student but in English. I bought an iPad and pencil to do all that you mentioned. However I couldn’t make the transition from a standard notebook and pencil to iPad. I think maybe the screen protector is what’s missing. Does it affect the view, as in does it dull the image if I wanted to watch videos?
It does by a bit but it doesn’t bother me :)
Great video! I'm curious about your highlighting code system. Can you share your color scheme/key?
I love your content so much. Does Goodnotes link with your Notion somehow? How do you store/organize your pdfs for compatibility between desktop and iPad?
Unfortunately not. I just use them separately
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Guys, which iPad do you recommend for crafts, such as taking notes on crochet patterns, writing patterns and say, taking a screen shot of s written pattern & being able to highlight text? Thanks
hello! I like this video and has some good tips in it. However, the music is very distracting to listen to what you are saying... maybe just have the volume down a little on the music for future videos
Thank you for the constructive feedback!
Do you still use any physical notebook like even one notebook? or only this iPad to uni?
I use a physical notebook for my ideas and business related concepts but only use my iPad for school
recommend by utube. not going to school. feel like PhD Student already.
i know why. bcuz i watching advance music theory.
Hi! Any advice on what apps or where to go for help when checking grammar on essays, dissertation, long writing pieces? :)
Thank you❤️
I used to use grammarly!
Which case brand are you using for your iPad pro? I was checking Amazon for one like yours but couldn’t find one that matched what you had. That marble aesthetic is fantastic
I bought it over three years ago on amazon in the UK so not quite sure where to find it again 😅
Very helpful video. Liked and subscribed.
Archaeology will have some good arguments regarding culture as a term and tool!
Yep!
Do the 2 apps you use have good/any backup options? (Like, my Notability notes get backed up to Google drive frequently…)
Great video! Have you used or tried Nebo? Thanks. I’m using an iPad Air 4 for work.
Unrelated question: Could you do a video on your hairstyle routine, please? You have such beautiful soft, loose curls that makes your hair so elegant at all times, and it looks like it's a low-maintenance process!
Sure!! I may make it on TikTok rather than yt so check over there!
@@KaelynGraceApple Thank you! xo
Okay I have question? What do you think about the apple notes app vs the one that you recommended.I love the video much appreciated!
Great video! Thank you!
I've been curious about note-taking techniques on a mobile device for some time. I take old-fashioned business-meeting notes (to be converted into meeting minutes) for work that I do. Doing this in a meeting setting with binder-filler paper and a mechanical pencil works for me, but I hate having to take what I've already written down in notes and then work in front of a computer later to type it out in MS Word for draft meeting minutes. I've been thinking about getting a late-model iPad (possibly an iPad Mini) and streamlining my meeting notes->minutes process. I was thinking that taking an iPad Mini with me to remote locations for on-site project meetings would be handy, as I could snap photos with the Mini while also taking notes standing up. Are Goodnotes and Notability strictly cloud-based? The reason I ask is because if I'm on-site in my rural area there may not be cellular signal readily available and I wanted to know if these apps could still take notes in isolation.
You don’t need to be connected to Wi-Fi to use Goodnotes or notability but you do in order for the files to sync between devices
Someone mentioned that Goodnotes takes a lot more storage than Notability (just wanted to mention that since the base option is 64gb) so I say just keep that in mind. Other than that you can also purchase the cellular version of the iPad Mini, although it is only necessary depending on your use case and also of course cellular data is not as reliable as wifi.
Nice Video, Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
Hi, I just wondered why you take notes on iPad when reading an article but on Notion when reading a book? Do you also type out or summarize on Notion what you have on your GoodNotes?
I type my annotations from the book and articles in notion!
@@KaelynGraceApple I see! Thank you for your reply!😊
I might've missed this in the video, but did you add the article to one of the notetaking apps? Or where are you annotating it? Thanks so much
HI RUclipsrs, I was wondering what are the advantages of Goodnotes vs the new Apple notes? Also, mindful if Goodnotes upgrade if this could cause problems in accessing old data. I'm currently studying masters. Looking to create a lifetime library of resources including journal articles I can save as PDF's etc after I get kicked off my academic institutions resources when I graduate. Considering a whole bunch of things including Medalay but I like the interactiveness of the Ipad.
I personally use a combination of Goodnotes, Notion, and Zotero
Just curious as to what your dissertation topic is…
I use good notes and wish I could add or even better it recognises hyperlinks. Unless it does and I’m doing it wrong
Apart from the lack of an undo function and being easy to delete whole blocks of text & not being able to save on the fly & obviously unable to utilise other document file types, apples default ‘Notes’ app is okay.
Super useful!
Now I'm really regretting going with a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 over the iPad. Note taking is... difficult, to say the least. And the tips for the S pen just keep breaking.
Aesthetically pleasing note taking apps also basically do not exist.
Hopefully I can pay it off and get my an iPad Pro instead come tax season. It'll be so much easier for notes.
Nice explanation can I ask how to teach students of your country
Would you still recommend that screen size compared to getting a iPad mini 6? I would mainly use it for reading articles etc (also a history Phd candidate)
Looks good, but you never came across Liquidtext, MarginNote or Altas Ti for multiple paper management and linking of the huge amount of scientific research you have to process for your PhD? If you ever plan to do so, skip Liquidtext as it is too expensive for what it can do. I would go for MarginNote instead as long as it is not top secret (government) stuff you are working with (It is Chinese)... Atlas Ti is maybe a bit too massive and complex and the most "expensive" subscription offer. I just used it for one project, but pretty quickly dropped it as I got "lost" with all my papers....
Do you think the new Mini IPad is to small for note taking?
Please make the video about what apps you use to take notes
It’s in this video!
What would you say is the difference between this and an iPad Air in terms of being a student/grad student?
Honestly not much other than processing power, screen size, and weight
What about pdfs? When you write on pdfs, does it make pdf large file size?
Does it make lag on pdf scrolling and writing if pdf file have more than 500 pages an large file size?
I’ve never had an issue with file sizes :) and I have hundreds of articles and books saved
How do you get good notes 7? I can only found good notes 5 in Apple App Store on my iPad?