Start with the source, not just the settings.
A list of numbers loses meaning when you cannot tell where it came from. For your study notes, record the source, its version or date, the scanner context, and the learning question you are trying to answer.
The worksheet is a blank learning aid. It does not validate a protocol, tell you how to scan a patient, or replace an institution’s approved documentation.
Give every note a job.
| Field | What to record |
|---|---|
| Source / version | The approved reference or learning material you consulted. |
| Scanner context | The scanner or vendor context stated in that reference. |
| Sequence details | Names and values exactly as documented, with units. |
| Questions | What you do not yet understand or need to verify. |
| Changes | What changed in your notes and which source supports it. |
Separate a copied value from an understood concept.
Use two columns in your thinking: “What does the source say?” and “What can I explain in my own words?” A copied setting is a note; it becomes useful study material when you can describe its context and limits.
Keep the boundaries visible.
Do not copy patient identifiers into a study worksheet. Do not treat similar vendor names as proof that acquisitions or settings are interchangeable. If a detail is unclear, label it as a question and return to the source.
Reference context
OHSU’s MRI protocol collection is an example of institution-specific protocol documentation. This guide does not reproduce or endorse those protocols for use at other facilities.