The "Raw" Data Notebook (aka...Logbook/Journal)
Use a composition notebook (may be spiral or even a few sheets of paper properly bound in a report cover/folder) for recording all measurements and observations. This notebook is called the logbook or "raw" data notebook. Record all information about your science project each day you work on it. Consider the following:
· Number all pages and create a title page. (table of contents is optional)
· Make sure that you include accurate metric measurements in your data. Give masses in grams, volumes in milliliters, and linear measurements in centimeters or meters. (VERY IMPORTANT) Creating preliminary data tables (before the final one on your display board) is a good idea :).
· Keep lots of notes! It is better to have too much information than not enough.
· You *SHOULD use PEN! Do not erase! Do not tear out pages! If you make a mistake draw a single line over the mistake and make a correction next to it. (*if you've written your's in pencil already, it's okay)
· Write down the date and time when making observations. (VERY IMPORTANT)
· Keep track of materials used, their quantities and cost.
· You may take photographs and video during your project. These can be used as part of your display board. Write down who took the pictures and when/where so you can cite the source on the pictures you use in your display.
Use a composition notebook (may be spiral or even a few sheets of paper properly bound in a report cover/folder) for recording all measurements and observations. This notebook is called the logbook or "raw" data notebook. Record all information about your science project each day you work on it. Consider the following:
· Number all pages and create a title page. (table of contents is optional)
· Make sure that you include accurate metric measurements in your data. Give masses in grams, volumes in milliliters, and linear measurements in centimeters or meters. (VERY IMPORTANT) Creating preliminary data tables (before the final one on your display board) is a good idea :).
· Keep lots of notes! It is better to have too much information than not enough.
· You *SHOULD use PEN! Do not erase! Do not tear out pages! If you make a mistake draw a single line over the mistake and make a correction next to it. (*if you've written your's in pencil already, it's okay)
· Write down the date and time when making observations. (VERY IMPORTANT)
· Keep track of materials used, their quantities and cost.
· You may take photographs and video during your project. These can be used as part of your display board. Write down who took the pictures and when/where so you can cite the source on the pictures you use in your display.