In my lab journal, should I repeat my start-up and closing procedures every time?

Question

For my research project, I keep a lab journal keeping track of the procedures that I followed. Should I repeat the procedures that i followed for Starup and Closing procedures every time I do an experiment, or should I just list them all in the beginning, to avoid repetitions?

Answer 1

If they're standard and you always do them the same way, there's not much sense documenting it each time.

You should notate only the exceptions.

Answer 2

Unless you want to waste your time, there is no point in repeating the same thing in your journal. Reference the description if you have to; don't repeat it.