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+### 1. **Hierarchical Structure (Tree Format)**
+- **Best for:** Categorized knowledge, textbooks, formal systems.
+- **Example:**  
+  ```
+  Science  
+  ├── Physics  
+  │   ├── Mechanics  
+  │   └── Thermodynamics  
+  └── Biology  
+      ├── Cell Biology  
+      └── Genetics  
+  ```
+- **Tools:** Folders, Notion databases, mind maps.
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+### 2. **Network/Graph Structure (Zettelkasten Style)**
+- **Best for:** Ideas, concepts, and connections between them.
+- **Key Feature:** Notes link to other notes; everything is connected.
+- **Tools:** Obsidian, Roam Research, Logseq.
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+### 3. **Matrix/Grid Structure**
+- **Best for:** Comparing things across dimensions.
+- **Example:**  
+  | Theory | Advantages | Weaknesses | Use Cases |
+  |--------|------------|------------|-----------|
+  | A      | Fast       | Inaccurate | X         |
+  | B      | Precise    | Slow       | Y         |
+
+- **Tools:** Spreadsheets (Excel, Notion, Airtable)
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+### 4. **Chronological (Timeline) Structure**
+- **Best for:** Histories, case studies, project logs.
+- **Example:**  
+  ```
+  2022 - Started learning Python  
+  2023 - Built first project  
+  2024 - Created personal website  
+  ```
+- **Tools:** Timelines in Notion, Trello, journals
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+### 5. **Problem → Solution → Insights Structure**
+- **Best for:** Technical learning, case studies, project-based notes.
+- **Template:**
+  - Problem
+  - Attempts
+  - Solution
+  - Insights / Lessons learned
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+### 6. **PARA Method (by Tiago Forte)**
+- **Best for:** Knowledge related to productivity or projects.
+- **Breaks down into:**
+  - **Projects** – active tasks
+  - **Areas** – ongoing responsibilities
+  - **Resources** – reference material
+  - **Archives** – inactive items
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