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Lab Notebook Policy

Lab Notebook Policy. Professor Richard Davis ChE 3211 Lab I. Introduction. The Research/Project/Lab notebook is an important tool for organizing and preserving: Data Ideas Procedures and Observations Computer files are easily lost or altered Notebooks are tangible records

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Lab Notebook Policy

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  1. Lab Notebook Policy Professor Richard Davis ChE 3211 Lab I

  2. Introduction • The Research/Project/Lab notebook is an important tool for organizing and preserving: • Data • Ideas • Procedures and Observations • Computer files are easily lost or altered • Notebooks are tangible records • Priority in patent proceedings • Documentary evidence of good practice in cases of research integrity, product or professional liability, institutional memory • Required to use in every ChE 3211/4211 Chemical Engineering lab I & II sessions

  3. Notebook Media Requirement • Permanently bound (See example) • Do not tear pages out of the notebook. • Machine printed page numbers • Identify the notebook with your name and affiliation (e.g., Course Number) • Use permanent ink, not pencil • Line through errors. Do not obliterate entries. • Leave no large blank gaps (“Z-out” unused blocks) • Permanently paste exhibits (graphs, printouts, etc.). Initial over edge of exhibit.

  4. Daily Record of General Information • Each day in the lab • Date • Room T • Atmospheric P • Apparatus configuration • Settings • Instrumentation • Other observations and notes • Computer files, name, size, location and date

  5. Recording Specific Data • All data (small sets) • Include units of measurement • For large data sets, record sample data – reference file of complete data set (e.g., Excel file) • Permanently paste condensed version of large data sets or graphs into the notebook. • Initial and date each page • Signature of witness needed for patents

  6. Summary

  7. The End • The notebook is an important professional tool • Start today using your notebook • Take notes, develop your plan and design equations in your notebook – bring it with you to your pre-lab design review. • Develop good practice now! • It will save you time, headaches, and embarrassment in the future!

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