Skim supports a reading workflow in which highlights lead to useful notes. Keep a consistent annotation convention and export findings when moving into a writing project, rather than leaving every insight buried in the marked-up source.
Read with a small, consistent set of highlight colors and write a short note explaining why a passage matters. Export notes when moving findings into a writing workflow. Keep the source PDF and annotation data together, and check compatibility before exchanging marked-up files with another reader.
