Logbook
A logbook or scientific notebook, is an indispensable part of your science project, and 6th to 12th grade students are required to display it at GPHSF. Choose an ordinary composition notebook, and use it for nothing else. Everything concerning your project should be written down in your logbook, including:
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Your name
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Preliminary Research notes
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Bibliography of all books, journals, websites used
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information obtained via phone, email, or post
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Expenses incurred
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Hypothesis
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Materials and procedure
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All data collected, rudimentary graphs
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Notes about unusual occurrences
Include a dated entry for each day you work on your project, even if no data are collected. Try to record on a daily basis. It is better to have too much data than not enough! Make sure you date each entry.
It may be helpful to divide your logbook into sections so that items may be found easily.
