It might include a street address, latitude and longitude or UTM co-ordinates, elevation, aspect, which side of stream, how far and in what direction from a landmark, etc. 2. Some of this data may be re-entered elsewhere in your notebook, as I mention later. Consider drawing and labeling a sketch, diagram, map, or cross-section. Remember, a sketch can be much better than, or can reduce the length of, an outline or narrative. You never will be if you don t try, and your sketches will improve with practice.
Some sketches stand alone without labels.
Notes about photographs taken. Review your field notes. Summarize the day s observations, hypotheses, conclusions, etc. If there is field work the next day, plan for it.