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Obsidian Linking Workflow (Simple, Non-Messy)

Goals

• Keep notes readable
• Make every claim traceable
• Avoid broken or circular links

Core Rule: One Claim = One Link Cluster

When you make a claim, add ONE small cluster under it:

• [S:####] for source
• [D:####] for dataset
• [M:####] for method (if derived)

Example: “Trust in government dropped after 1974.” [S:0214][D:0041] (source: MASTER_DATASHEET)

Folder Roles (Do Not Mix)

• Writing: 08_Decade_Analysis/, 09_Decade_Reports/, 10_Case_Studies/
• Sources: 14_Data_Core/01_Evidence_Bundles/Source_Log.md
• Datasets: 14_Data_Core/01_Evidence_Bundles/Dataset_Log.md
• Methods: 14_Data_Core/01_Evidence_Bundles/Method_Log.md

Link Types (Obsidian)

• Use plain file name only for narrative cross-links.
• Never link raw data files inside the narrative text.
• Put raw data links in the logs only.

File Naming

• No renames after linking.
• If a rename is needed, update links immediately.

Claim Placement

• Claims live in narrative docs.
• Evidence lives in logs.
• Data lives in 07_Raw_Statistics/ or 00_Downloads_Staging/.

Suggested Minimal Frontmatter (Optional)

Ring 2 — Canonical Grounding

• Small World Networks
• Born Rule
• electric field lines can begin or end inside a region of space only when there is charge in that region

Ring 3 — Framework Connections

• Ten Laws — Canonical Equations
• Master Equation Index

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source_ids: [S:####, S:####] dataset_ids: [D:####] method_ids: [M:####]

Quality Pass (Weekly)

• Search for [U] and resolve.
• Spot-check 5 claims for link integrity.
• Confirm logs include URLs and access dates.

Physics/Math Special Case

• Every formula needs one source + one method note.
• If formula is adapted, note the exact change in Method_Log.

Keep It Clean

• No inline bibliographies.
• No MLA/APA.
• The logs are the citations.

Canonical Hub: CANONICAL_INDEX