Learn how to use Memos in NVivo for MAC:
Summary
The video tutorial demonstrates how to create and link a memo in NVivo, specifically attaching it to an interview. It covers the process of creating a new memo, naming it, and linking it to an interview, along with details on memo storage, subfolders, and editing features. Additionally, it explains how to use keyboard shortcuts for timestamping entries.
Highlights
- 📝 Creating a New Memo: Right-click on the interview, select “link to new memo,” and name it (e.g., “Barbara’s notes”) to start adding notes.
- 📁 Memo Storage: Memos are stored in the “notesarea” under the “memos” folder, and users can create subfolders for organization.
- 🔗 Linking Memos: Memos can be linked to files or codes, but each memo can only be linked to one item at a time. Standalone memos are also possible.
- 💾 Automatic Saving: Memos are automatically saved upon closing, and to edit them later, users must click the Edit icon.
- ⏰ Timestamping: The keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + T can be used to insert date and time stamps, useful for research journals.
Key Moments
- Creating and Linking Memos00:04
- Demonstration of creating and linking a memo in NVivo using Barbara’s interview as an example.
- Right-clicking on the interview allows for linking to a new memo or an existing one.
- The new memo is named “Barbara’s notes” for field notes entry.
- Managing Memos01:03
- Memos are stored in the “memos” folder with the option to add subfolders for organization.
- Memos can link to files or codes but cannot be linked to multiple items.
- Standalone memos are also possible and are automatically saved upon closure.
- Editing Memos01:03
- Reopening memos requires clicking the Edit icon to add new entries.
- Keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + T creates date and time stamps, useful for research journals.
