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7. LABORATORY NOTEBOOK GUIDELINES
• Each section has a clear, descriptive heading of the experiments which were
performed and detailed writing of the experimental observations, thoughts, and
results.
• Each entry is dated.
• Each entry is legible.
• Each entry is in English.
• Each entry is written immediately after the work was performed.
• Multiple lab notebooks should be labeled numerically in the order of which
they were written.
• Experimental data, originals or copies (e.g. micrographs), should pasted or
taped into lab notebooks. If copies are made, originals should be organized in a
separate binder on which the lab notebook number and page are denoted.
• On collaborations, clearly indicate who did what work and who was present
for which experiments.
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At the end of a research project, all lab notebooks will be returned and
archived in the group for use by as reference for future students.