Introducing the Intermediate Dissertation Vault for Obsidian, meticulously crafted to leverage the Zettelkasten principles described in Scott Scheper's book. This vault is specifically designed to support the unique note-taking and knowledge management needs of academic researchers, from Master's thesis writers to Ph.D. candidates, by following the multi-modal analog process in a digital platform.

The Intermediate Dissertation Vault includes everything in the Basic Dissertation Vault plus:

  • An interactive training guide with additional examples on references and sources.
  • A quad-matrix to help determine research value.
  • A quad-matrix to help determine appropriate card type (Bibliography, Terms, or Research).
  • Additional images and illustrations.
  • Instructions on setting up a Work-in-Progress project file dedicated to dissertation research.


To enhance your experience, the vault includes a Welcome folder, offering a detailed, step-by-step guide to help you navigate and utilize the vault effectively from day one and the interactive training guide.

Customize, adapt, and make this Intermediate Dissertation Vault truly yours as you embark on your academic research journey.