A paper-first reading field guide
Separate Data, Results, and Author Interpretation
Use three linked fields: observed data, reported result, and interpretation. Keep each field brief and attach the page or chapter landmark that supports it.
Keep observed measurements apart from calculated results and the conclusion drawn from them. A compact three-anchor trail keeps the note useful when you return later or discuss it with someone using another edition.
Step 1
Anchor the location
Record the page or chapter before interpreting the moment. Add the current reading boundary when later knowledge could change the note.
Step 2
Observed data
Record what was directly measured.
Step 3
Reported result
Write the stated result without adding a cause.
Step 4
Interpretation
Save the author’s explanation on a separate line.