Different Types of notes in Zettelkasten

Types of notes in Zettelkasten

Fleeting notes

They are simple reminders of information or ideas that will need to be processed later on, or trashed.

Literature notes

Brief annotations on a particular source (e.g. book, website or paper), that you’d like to access later on.

Concept notes/Permanent Notes

This require much more care in authoring: they need to be self-explanatory and detailed. You'll have to paraphrase the source material to create this. Capture Understanding - Don't Quote

Thinking in Zettelkasten Paraphrasing to Remember How to Take Smart Notes

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