Sr Research Project
Mr. Writer
04 Dec 2006
Mars Student Imaging Project
Lab Notebook Review for 12/08
Rubric and Required Materials
Lab Notebooks are considered professional documentation of all work done on a research project.
This includes detailed logging of communications with group members as well as professionals
and/or scientists with whom you correspond. Remember to time stamp (a date is sufficient)
every individual entry.
You will need to complete detailed notes and a summary analysis of the following:
1. MSIP Teacher Guide (special emphasis on Activities 8-15 and Appendix I)
2. MSIP Resource Manual (special emphasis on Chapters 3. 4, 5)
3. Both Surface Feature ID Chart Packets (summarize in your own words)
4. The entirety of the Question Mars Packet must be completed.
5. Review and briefly summarize Mapping the Surface of a Planet – Both Guides
6. Presentations I, II and III from Session I – Notes and Answer Questions
All notes must be pasted into your notebooks in the manner described in class. 78%
reduction of a written/typed 8.5 x 11 sheet is recommended. A time stamp, name and
signature must accompany each sheet.
You will need to have a few pages dedicated to summarizing the individuals in the group and
what specific responsibilities each have been assigned. You will need to indicate your
assessment for the work of each your colleagues.
Finally, you will have a summary discussion and analysis page which reflects your
perspective on the work done over the week.
The Lab Notebook review will be worth 75 points. 10 points each for #1-6; 15 points for the
summary discussion, analysis and reflections.
Important Note: Any groups or individuals caught sharing or using work with or from persons
outside of their assigned group will receive a grade of zero on this assignment. The policy
goes both ways.
AOS policy on late assignments will be enforced. I will not accept any excuses on the day
the assignment. You must contact me via email at least 24 hours before the assignment is
due if you are going to have a problem getting it in on time.
See also the attached General Lab Rubric for maintaining a technical journal/lab notebook.
Sr Research Project
Mr. Writer
04 Dec 2006
Maintaining a Journal/Technical Notebook:
ITEM
All pages should have a page number
- Upper corner, outside
Each entry should have a date; general subject
heading and be written in first person
For each lab a title is present, purpose of
investigation, hypothesis with justification,
materials and detailed procedure.
Write in blue or black ink, clearly and concisely
Corrections should have one line through mistake.
- Entries should not be changed at a later date
(Make a new entry, pointing out any change.)
Drawings and graphs are present where appropriate
- Graphs and tables constructed correctly
All letters, sketches, photos, charts or computer
printouts pertinent to the project should be
permanently put in the notebook with your initials
and date
Notes need to be in a logical order
Citations are present where appropriate
Unused areas have a line through them, labeled as
blank, and initialed
Present
Absent
N/A