Common Methods of Documentation

Description

  1. Physical writing system. Pencil and paper. Writing things down on paper. Bound notebook.

  2. General Computer Apps. Computer tools like word processors, spread sheets, text editors, and so on.

  3. Specialized Computer Apps. Specialized tools like Obsidian, Evernote, Scrivener

  4. Databases. Relational databases. Document databases. Graph databases

  5. Recording Devices. Tape recorders. Cameras. …

  6. Physical Filing systems: Filing cabinets, three-ring binders, spiral notebooks, file folders, noteboxes

  7. Specialized Computer Systems: There are many computer systems created for specialized groups. Examples: Doctors and hospitals use systems customized to their needs. Accountants might use a specialized system for capturing financial information.