Biochemist how-to
How to Document a Research Experiment So Others Can Repeat It
Notebooks protect science.
Quick answer
Notebooks protect science. In short: date; write; record, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Date every entry.
Write the goal.
Record methods.
Record raw data.
Note problems.
Sign.
Safety reminders for biochemists
- Follow biosafety rules
- Handle chemicals safely
- Wear PPE
- Dispose of waste properly
Key terms
Hypothesis · Peer review · Grant · Protocol · Replication · Protein: see the full biochemist glossary.