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Logbook Manual

1. A logbook is a detailed account of all aspects of a research project from initial planning through the final report. 2. The logbook should be a durable bound notebook that is used to record all brainstorming, research, experiments, calculations, notes from meetings and more in pen in a brief yet complete manner with dates on each entry. 3. Loose papers should be glued or taped into the logbook, and the logbook should be organized with sections, tables of contents and indexes to document the entire research process.

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Logbook Manual

1. A logbook is a detailed account of all aspects of a research project from initial planning through the final report. 2. The logbook should be a durable bound notebook that is used to record all brainstorming, research, experiments, calculations, notes from meetings and more in pen in a brief yet complete manner with dates on each entry. 3. Loose papers should be glued or taped into the logbook, and the logbook should be organized with sections, tables of contents and indexes to document the entire research process.

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Logbook

Manual


A logbook is a crucial part of any research project. It is a detailed account of
every phase of your project, from the initial brainstorming to the final research
report. The logbook is proof that certain activities occurred at specific times.

1. Find a durable hardbound notebook or black and white composition book,


typically a lined journal works great. Do not attempt to use a spiral bound
notebook. They won't hold up over the course of your experiment. Papers are too
easily removed or torn from them, and before you realize it, important items are
missing. Loose papers are a disaster waiting to happen.
2. Label your logbook with your name, phone number, email address, and
teacher's name in a prominent location. Make logbook entries in pen not in
pencil. This is a permanent record of all of your activities associated with your
project.
3. Number the pages in your logbook before using it, unless already numbered
for you.
4. Always date every entry. Entries should be brief and concise. Full sentences
are not required.
5. Don't worry about neatness. It's a personal record of your work. Do not re-do
your logbook because it does mot look good.
6. It should be used during all phases of your project, jotting down ideas or
thoughts for a project, phone numbers, contacts, sources, book references,
diagrams, graphs, figures, charts, sketches, or calculations. Log entries should
include your brainstorming, calculations, library/internet searches, phone calls,
interviews, meetings with mentors or advisors, notes from tours of laboratories,
research facilities and other related activities.
7. Use it regularly and write down everything, even if it seems insignificant, it
could later be extremely useful. Make sure that you describe things completely;
so that when you read your notes weeks or months later you will be able to
accurately reconstruct your thoughts and your work.
8. Glue, staple or tape any loose papers, photocopies of important items. Loose
papers or other unsecured items are prohibited, as they tend to fall out and can

end up missing.
9. Organize your logbook. Make a table of contents, index, and create tabs for
different sections within your logbook. This helps keep you organized for different
activities.
10. Include a reflections section in your logbook. For example, what, if anything
would I do differently next time? What part of the experiment could be changed to
improve the experimental procedure?
11. Always include any changes made to procedures, mishaps, failures, or
mistakes. As human beings, all of us make mistakes!
12. Include any and all observations made during your experiment. In other
words, record ALL data directly in your logbook. If that is not possible, then staple
photocopies of data in the logbook.

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