Hurrying can result in missed information and incorrect data. It is good procedure to follow guidelines or rules in recording grave sites to make sure all recorders are following the same recording format. The main objective is to have clear, precise information that has been uniformly gathered and recorded. Ink runs, leaches, and fades over time and is hard to erase and correct. Always print information to be recorded.
Handwritten script is too difficult to read and styles change over time.
Use a basic standard form of printing when filling out inventory sheets. Do not use symbols, shorthand, abbreviations or code. Keep your English simple and use straightforward descriptions. Use metric measurements only. All Canadian and international records involving measurements in the heritage field are now in metric.