Simple Research Hub

A lightweight research capture system linking an inbox of articles, videos, PDFs, quotes, and files to topics, with focused views for processing and reusing material.

By Pika
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About Simple Research Hub

A lightweight research capture system linking an inbox of articles, videos, PDFs, quotes, and files to topics, with focused views for processing and reusing material.

What’s included

  • Quick Capture Inbox
  • Connected Topic Hub
  • Dashboard views for reading and research organization

How to use it in practice

Create a topic tied to work you are actively doing, then save a few sources with a note about their relevance. Process the inbox into useful summaries rather than merely tagging everything. Before writing, review the topic collection and return to the original sources for claims that need accurate quotation or attribution.

Set it up in your workspace

  1. Open the original Notion Marketplace listing and add the template to your chosen workspace while signed in. Keep its example records until you understand how the pages connect.
  2. Create a topic tied to work you are actively doing, then save a few sources with a note about their relevance.
  3. Try one complete example before adding a large backlog. Check that its views and any calculations show what you expect, then replace the sample content with your own.

Who it suits and what to consider

Writers, students, and content creators organizing material around a current research topic. The creator positions this as lightweight knowledge management. Academic citations, critical appraisal, and systematic-review requirements need a separate appropriate process.

Questions about this template

Can one topic collect different kinds of material?+

Yes. The inbox supports articles, videos, PDFs, quotes, and files, and the connected Topic Hub groups saved sources around subjects or projects.

Is Simple Research Hub free?+

The linked creator page offered a free version when checked. A creator may also offer tips, paid upgrades, or bundles. Choose the version described here and check the current checkout terms before completing the download.

Can I change the template after adding it to Notion?+

You can edit your own copy: replace example content, rename pages, and adapt the layout. Keep a spare copy before changing linked databases, formulas, or buttons. Redistribution and resale depend on the creator’s license, even when the download is free.