Sample Log Book PDF

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sample of logbook
it is very important to learn how to write the logbook...

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Sample Logbook

Oops! No names of group members

Start each experiment on a new page with title, date and names

Sample Logbook The following is a sample of a good (but not perfect!) logbook record of an experiment. It is not just a few tables of numbers and a graph. It also features written notes to record exactly what was done and why and discusses the results.

Diagram to help explain the notes

Oops! No sketch of apparatus. Also needs a few words on what is being attempted – an “Aim”

Detailed observations during the experiment; decisions on procedures to use in taking data; notes on what was actually done

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Notes on each measurement

Table of Data

Cross out bad data – but leave it legible (in case it was right after all)

Explanation of graph

Calculation of the relevant slopes – show details of the calculation for later checking

Significant results should be underlined to stand out – include units

PHYS1001 REG Sample Logbook

I.2

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Neatly remove incorrectly plotted points

Plot of data using Excel – it would have been better to set the grey background to white

Table of data in Excel – with explanatory notes

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I.3

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Calculation of an important final result – showing details for later checking

Estimate uncertainty

Quote final result – with uncertainty and units

An intelligent discussion (or “Conclusion”) is the most important (but most difficult) part of the logbook write up

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