Keeping a research journal that works for you

Think of a research journal and you may imagine a well-thumbed notebook replete with insightful entries, answers to research questions and a chronicle of the key moments that led to this point. However, as Nicole Brown (author of Making the Most of Your Research Journal) outlines, misconceptions about the perfect research journal often derail this project before it has even begun. Highlighting four common myths about ‘the’ research journal, she suggests finding an enjoyable and creative medium for recording a range of activities around your work is more important than striving to replicate an ideal model.