1. Identity the subject
   1. Write down everything you know about the topic
   2. Add new sources of information to the note
2. Teach it to a child
   1. Start with a blank note
   2. Write the subject/topic
   3. Write everything you know about it
   4. Plainly and simply
3. Pinpoint knowledge gaps
   1. What are you missing?
   2. What don’t you know?
   3. Highlight knowledge gaps
   4. Hit the books
4. Tell your story
   1. Piece together your notes
   2. Use analogies and simple sentences
   3. Avoid clunky, verbose language