Be sure to take consistent notes
What do a star, a thumbs-up emoji, and the number 5 have in common? They can all be used to rate things. But what happens if you use them all to rate the same thing? You’d have to perform a whole new study to understand what a star means in relation to a thumbs-up emoji! Total chaos.
When logging research data, make sure you use a consistent form of note-taking to avoid such confusion. You can ensure consistency by using a uniform rating scale, unit of measurement, formatting style, color codes, etc.
Your notes will likely be read by other team members and even by yourself in the future, so make them easy to access and understand.[1]
Pro Tip: Draft a quick note-taking guide to orient new team members or to remind yourself of the guidelines to stay consistent.
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