1. Lab Notebook Setup

2. Title Page Fill out in permanent ink AP Biology Lab Notebook Name Period Mrs. Perry, Room 206 2013-2014

3. Table of Contents Do not write on the back of the previous page. Three columns: Date, Title of Investigation, page numbers (Note: if you are left-handed you may want to use the left side of the notebook) Skip the next page to leave room to continue the Table of Contents

4. Guidelines for Keeping a good notebook The lab notebook is meant to be an accurate account of everything you did in the lab. Someone should be able to read your notebook and replicate your steps exactly. Record EVERYTHING that happens even if it is “dropped the pipette on the ground” or “mistakenly added 30 mL instead of 3.0 mL” Write LEGIBLY in permanent ink on only one side of the paper.

5. All pages should be numbered and dated at the top

6. NEVER tear out any pages. If you make a mistake, cross it out neatly and write the correct information. Do not use white-out.

7. Do not leave blank spaces. If you must, neatly draw an X through the empty space.

8. Photos, diagrams, and graphs can be taped or glued into the notebook, but should be clearly labeled and dated.

9. In general each lab will include the following: o Title o Purpose o Materials o Hypothesis o Procedure o Data o Calculations o Analysis/Conclusion

10. Back Pages Tape or glue the AP Bio Formula Sheet on the last two pages of your notebook Tape or glue the Safety Contract to the previous two pages