Research I Here are a few guidelines on how to write a data log book.

Quarter 2 – Module 4: Data Log Book & ISEF Forms
MELC:
 To be familiar with the ways on how to demonstrate proper data log
book and distinguish research ISEF forms.
Choose from the word bank to identify the word/s described in each item.
_______________1. It summarizes the major elements of the research paper.
_______________2. This part of the research paper describes the
experimental design.
_______________3. It puts your results in context of previous research and
shows the relationships among facts.
_______________4. This part listed all the scientific papers, books, websites
you cited.
_______________5. It presents the data, what you have found, calculated,
and observed.
_______________6. It summarizes your principal findings.
_______________7. It highlights your notes for improving your project, for
further study, and applications.
_______________8. This part gives credit to those who helped you with your
study.
_______________9. It provides rationale for the study.
_______________10. It describes concisely the core contents of the paper.
 Use a hard-bound notebook or composition book and never tear a page
out of your log book.
 All entries should be properly dated. Use a blue or black ink pen only
and not pencil. Make sure your log book has numbered pages.
 Do not erase, whiteout, or re-do. If a mistake is made, cross out with one
line and write the correct entry.
 Write everything down (problems encountered, reflections, suggestions
etc.) even if it seems insignificant at the time; the information may be
useful later on.
 Make sure that you describe things in enough detail so that any-one else
reading your logbook in the future will be able to understand your
thoughts and repeat the entire experiment exactly like you did it in the
first place.
 You should take pictures throughout the experimentation phase of your
project for your log book. Do not include faces on your pictures.
 Be sure to use SI units for all measurements as well as proper headings
for all columns in your charts.
 Log every time you do research, even if it is a good/bad day.
 Treat your log book as your “Scientific Diary”.

DATA LOG BOOK

 (also called as project or research notebook) is an important part of any

research project.
 It is a detailed account of every phase of your project, from the initial
brainstorming to the final research report.
 The data log book is proof that certain activities occurred at specific
times and will serve as your primary source of documentation of what
you actually did in the lab as well as your thought process during the
analysis of the data and planning the experiment.

ISEF FORMS
Every student who participates starting from the Division Level up
to
the International competition must submit ALL applicable ISEF Forms that
may are required for their chosen field of research and project ISEF stands
for International Science & Engineering Fair. It is an annual science fair in
the United States which is owned and administered by the Society for
Science & the Public, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C
The International rules and guidelines include the forms needed to
document adherence to the rules. These forms comprise written verification
and documentation that has already occurred, in a research project. They
are designed to provide the information that is needed to review the project
and to ensure compliance with the ISEF rules and with laws and
regulations that apply to the project.
Let us try to familiarize and distinguish the different ISEF Forms
that
are commonly used in every Science research project. Listed below are the
complete project ISEF Forms.
Form 1: Checklist for Adult Sponsor
Form 1A: Student Checklist / Must be accompanied by Research Plan
Form 1B: Approval Form
Form 1C: Registered Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form
Form 2: Qualified Scientist Form
Form 3: Risk Assessment Form
Form 4: Human Subjects and Informed Consent Form
Form 5A and 5B: Vertebrate Animal Form
Form 6A: Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Form
Form 6B: Human and Non-Human Vertebrate Animal Tissue Form
Form 7: Continuation Projects Form
Here are some general guidelines in accomplishing the ISEF Forms.
 Every project requires an Abstract, Forms 1, 1A, 1B, and a Research
Plan
 The forms should be filled out and signed before any research takes
place.
 Only Forms 1C, 5B, 7, and the abstract are done after the research.
 The dates of the signatures reflect when the approval or consent is given.
Use MM/DD/YY format for all dates.
 Read and understand carefully the handbook of the ISEF Forms.
 Familiarize yourself with the different terminologies associated in
accomplishing the forms.
 It is always free and can be easily downloaded. Make sure to update and
look out for the latest version to see if there are changes in the forms.
 Follow the guidelines and instructions provided by your Adult Sponsor.
 Determine which forms may be required prior to starting your project.
 If you do not know which forms are required for your project, use the
ISEF Forms Wizard to help you choose the correct forms.
 If your experiment requires Scientific Review Committee (SRC) approval
or Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval (for example, if you will be
working with biological agents, vertebrate animals, controlled
substances, hazardous substances or hazardous devices or if you
considering ANY type of research project that involves human subjects)
your adult sponsor must request and receive approval from your
Regional Director BEFORE you start your project.