Overview
Research Question + Presentation
What are the environmental and socio-economic effects of chromite mining in Oman and what measures can be implemented in a bid for mitigating these impacts whereas still promoting sustainable economic development?
Overview: A 10–12-page paper (figures and tables do not count in the page count).
Paper sections: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
Style Guide: Assignments should use 12-point font, be left-justified, 1-inch margins and double-spaced. Titles, headings, citations and references should use the journal formatting as discussed in class. I chose to use Geological Society of America Journal Style (VERY IMPORTANT) https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Publications/Info_S...
A bstract
Brief summary: Purpose, Methods, Important, Results, Implications ~400 words No references
10 pts
Introduction
Explain why this study is important through providing background research. Identify a gap in the literature Define any relevant terms or ideas that are specific to your study Concludes with research questions
10 pts
Methods
Describes procedures of the study. Defends choice of procedures through logic and/or references [literature search includes –keywords, dates, synthesis procedures]
10 pts
Results
Figures and/or tables referenced and explained in text, All results of methods reported in previous section, null results (if applicable). Use “significant” only about statistical significance.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussionAnswer research question Interpretation of results and implications Comparison of findings in other literature. Identify future work
10 pts
Conclusion
Overview of main takeaways. Summarizes main purpose of the paper. Relatively short Citable by other researchers
10 pts
Style12-point font, left-justified, 1-inch margins, double-spaced
10 pts
Grammar
Proper grammar, Use of paragraphs, Paper flow
10 pts
APA, Sources
A 10–12-page paper (figures and tables do not count in the page count). In-text citations of 10 peer-reviewed articles, reference lists.
10 pts
Response to Reviewers
Addresses concerns identified by reviewers and describes these changes
10 pts