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Graphs and charts are frequently used during laboratory work to determine validity of the data
and to detect immediately anomalies, trends, and unexpected changes in the data; this may avoid
a need for repeating the experiment later. It is much more expensive in time and material to set
up the experiment a second time needlessly, rather than correcting the problem during the first
run. Photographs, charts, oscillograms, diagrams, and other loose sheets are sometimes desirable
in a notebook. These should be attached or affixed in the most suitable and permanent manner.
Any pertinent material, such as blueprints, which cannot be reduced sufficiently for inclusion in
the notebook, should be referenced and filed so as to be available as long as the notebook is to be
kept.
Instruments or other apparatus affecting the work should be listed in the notebook. The name,
manufacturer, equipment type, model, rating, and serial number of the item should be recorded,
as appropriate.
The instructor may or may not require a formal lab notebook in this course. If required, carbon
paper will be provided.
References
1. J. N. Ulman, Jr. and J. R. Gould, Technical Reporting. Third Edition, Holt, Rinehart, and
Winston, Inc., New York, 1972.
2. B. D. Wedlock and J. K. Roberge, Electrical Components and Measurements. Prentice-Hall,
Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1969.
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