I date the handwritten pages and keep them. I've been attacked more than once for copying, the notebook offers acceptable proof of provenance. It serves the sa

I date the handwritten pages and keep them. I've been attacked more than once for copying, the notebook offers acceptable proof of provenance. It serves the same purpose as the lab notebook does for a researcher. The notebook doesn't take up significant room. If you still have a space problem, run it through a scanner.