Notebook

Students will be required to get a three ring binder for the laboratory portion of this class. This notebook will hold all the lab reports throughout the semester.

The front of the binder needs to the the class name, class section, and the students name. The begining and end of each lab needs to be demarcated with tabs or an insert. Notebooks can be typed or done by hand. With the exception of the notes section. Notes must be done by hand.

**Notebook Example**

Lab Reports

Each lab report is worth 30 points and must contain the following sections:

1. Title Page

Give the lab name and the student's name

2. Pre Lab

Summarizes the readings done before the lab and answers the pre-lab questions.

3. Notes

Notes taken while performing the lab. Include notes on, equipment, software, configurations, and observations. Pictures of equipment, IP addresses, and routes can be very helpful. Make sure to date notes when you add them.

4. Summary

Summarize what was accomplished in the lab. This should be a high level overview of what was done during the lab and the results. The focus should be on writing a general summary that would allow someone else to understand the lab. You do not need to include fine details (IP addresses, routing tables, etc.) unless they are a critial part of the lab.

5. Conclusion

A summary of the major ideas/concepts learned from the lab. Make sure to explain any new commands.

6. Post Lab

Answer the post lab questions and how/if you could improve the lab.

Note: please be neat and careful about all entries in your lab notebook.