You've read 47 articles for your dissertation. You know one of them had that perfect quote about your theoretical framework. But which one? And where did you save it?
The Problem
Sound familiar?
Your research is scattered across PDFs on your desktop, annotations in different apps, notes in various documents, and citations you're pretty sure you saved somewhere.
You need one system that holds everything.
Your command center showing:
- Research collected this week (customizable timeframe)
- Notes taken recently
- Quick access to all databases
- Overview of your entire academic knowledge base
The Systems Audit Workbook:
- Original files (upload PDFs directly)
- Annotated versions (store your marked-up copies)
- Key highlights (important passages and quotes)
- Your notes (synthesis, questions, connections)
- Tags (keywords to find patterns across readings)
Search by author, topic, methodology, or any keyword. Find that one article instantly.
Capture your thinking:
- Project ideas and questions
- Literature review synthesis
- Theoretical connections
- Tag notes to connect them to relevant research
What's Included
Research & Notes Dashboard
Video tutorials showing exactly how to:
- Customize filters and views
- Add your own fields
- Organize by project or topic
Academic Research Database
Notes & Ideas Database
Dashboard Setup Training
→ PhD students managing dissertation research
→ Masters students writing thesis projects
→ Professors organizing literature for publications
→ Researchers tracking sources across projects
→ Anyone drowning in academic PDFs
Who This Is For
→ You're tired of losing track of important articles
→ You can't remember which paper had that crucial quote
→ Your citation management is a mess
→ You want to see connections across your reading
→ You're already using Notion (or willing to start)
Perfect for:
You'll love this if:
Step 1: Purchase
Instant access to private Notion link + training videos
How It Works
Step 2: Duplicate
Copy template to your Notion workspace (takes 30 seconds)
Step 3: Setup
Follow video tutorials to connect databases (under 30 minutes)
Step 4: Use
Start adding research, taking notes, finding connections
Traditional citation managers store citations but not your actual thinking.
This template keeps everything together:
✓ The citation
✓ The PDF files (original and annotated)
✓ Your highlights and quotes
✓ Your synthesis and notes
✓ Keywords that connect across readings
Find what you need when you need it. Not three hours later after searching five different apps.
What Makes This Different
One-time payment. Lifetime access. Unlimited research articles and notes.
Compare to:
→ Hours spent hunting for that one article: Frustrating
→ Citation managers that don't integrate with your notes: Incomplete
→ Scattered PDFs across multiple folders: Chaotic
→ Peace of mind having everything searchable: Priceless
Your Investment: $25
Requirements
- Notion account (free accounts work perfectly)
- Basic Notion knowledge (if you can navigate a workspace, you're good)
- Desktop or mobile access (works on all devices)
New to Notion? It's free and takes 5 minutes to set up. This template includes video guidance on setup and customization.
Refund & Support Policy
This is a digital template with instant access, so it's non-refundable.
However, if you need help setting it up or have questions about customization, contact me and I'll help you get it working.
Created by Dr. Monica Rysavy
Ph.D. in Learning, Design & Technology (Penn State). Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. 32 peer-reviewed publications.
I know what academic research requires because I've lived it - managing hundreds of sources, writing dissertations, publishing papers, trying to find that one citation at 11 PM before the deadline.
This template is what I wish I'd had during my Ph.D. and Ed.D programs.
Build a searchable knowledge base that grows with your academic career.
Instant access. Includes setup videos. Start organizing your research immediately.
Questions? Contact me.
