IMPROVING QUALITY OF EXPERIMENTATION PROCEDURE THROUGH ELECTRONIC NOTE BOOK (ELN): A QUALITATIVE STUDY

There is a need for digital recording of experimentation in the already highly computerized scientific laboratory work. This is especially true for molecular biology and chemical biology where ELNs are still infrequently being used to record, store, and share experimental data electronically. In this research paper we justify the need for development of an ELN by presenting issues and best practices in scientific data record keeping. We feel that in spite of this challenging undertaking in terms of technological, integration, cultural and scope challenges investments in time and money will be returned many times over. The objectives of meeting the goals set by the best practices in record keeping through the usage of an ELN are also discussed.