A practical checklist

  1. Confirm the field, work date, and quantity unit with the operator or source note.
  2. Write who supplied the information in notes when relevant.
  3. Keep uncertain details explicit rather than improving the story from memory.
Illustrative recordA worked example

Harvest notes: “Entered October 2 from Alex’s September 30 notebook; 10 t confirmed from slip 811. Delivery time not supplied.” The activity date stays September 30 and the source of the information is visible.

What to avoid

Do not assume the entry’s author identity identifies who physically performed the work. Add that context in notes if your operation needs it.

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