This rather unique book sponsored by the American Chemical Society sets out to cover the important issues surrounding the proper way to write and use a laboratory notebook (i.e., the principles of proper scientific note-keeping). The book delivers an effective and flexible means for scientists or other researchers to keep records that will serve them well in a wide variety of research applications. Includes approaches for both written and electronic notebooks. Perfect for serious science students and professionals to improve their record-keeping skills, presented clearly and with an economy of words.