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Lab Notebook Policy Professor Richard Davis ChE 3211 Lab I
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Summary Number all pagesDate all entries Use ink for all entriesZ-out any large areas left blank Maintain a continuous and contiguous record Record all pertinent information, data, and observations Identify all important experimental equipment Record all general data for every experiment Record at least a sample of detailed data Permanently paste exhibits (graphs, computer lists, etc.)
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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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