This document demonstrates all standard Markdown features along with proper sidenote usage. This resource is the central reference for all content creators building a Digital Garden or implementing the Zettelkasten Method. Basic Typography Effective typography forms the foundation of digital writing. As explained by 11., consistent formatting improves readability. Recent studies 22. show that proper formatting significantly impacts user engagement. As demonstrated in previous research 2, this approach has been validated multiple times.

Digital Garden Guide Digital gardens represent a new approach to personal websites—less blog, more evolving collection of notes and ideas. For guidance on formatting your digital garden entries, refer to our comprehensive Markdown Boilerplate. What is a Digital Garden? A digital garden is a collection of notes, essays, and ideas that aren’t necessarily finished or polished. Unlike blogs organized chronologically, digital gardens organize content by topic and connections. aa.The term “digital garden” was popularized by Mike Caulfield in his essay “The Garden and the Stream.

Academic Writing with Markdown Academic writing requires precision, clarity, and proper citations. This guide demonstrates how Markdown can streamline the academic writing process while maintaining scholarly standards. For comprehensive syntax examples, refer to our Markdown Boilerplate. Why Use Markdown for Academic Writing? Traditional academic writing relies on complex word processors or LaTeX. Markdown offers a middle ground: Simplicity - Focus on content, not formatting Portability - Plain text files work everywhere Version Control - Track changes with Git Conversion - Export to PDF, DOCX, or LaTeX These principles align with effective Content Organization and can integrate with a Personal Knowledge Base workflow.