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Note apps for coursework
Study Tools · updated 2026-09-07
Pick for search and export. Everything else is decoration you stop noticing in week three.
| Type | Search | Export | Best for |
|---|
| Plain text / markdown | Excellent | Trivial | Long-term notes |
| Outliner | Good | Partial | Lecture structure |
| Block database | Good | Messy | Project tracking |
| Handwriting app | Weak | PDF only | Maths, diagrams |
Rules of thumb
- One note per lecture, named by date and topic.
- Tags over folders past about 50 notes.
- Export a full backup once a month.
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