07036 - 8 pages Within 48 Hrs Geology

The final report should be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced and delivered electronically through Blackboard. It should be between 2000 and 3000 words, excluding the abstract, references and figure captions.

Abstract

An abstract is not a rewording of the conclusions, nor is it part of the introduction. Rather, it is a brief review of the most important points discussed in your paper. It must contain a statement of (1) background on the scientific problem/question(s) being studied; (2) the rationale/approach and main objective(s) of the research; (3) the methods used to accomplish the objective(s); (4) the main results of the research; and (5) conclusions about the implications of the research. Abstracts are placed first, but written last. Your abstract should be between 200 and 300 words.

Introduction

The Introduction must include: (1) Background information on the scientific problem; (2) the research questions being asked; (3) your hypotheses associated with the questions; and (4) a statement on the approach and objectives of your work/report. The introduction should be supported by significant research and therefore should include citations*.

Methods

The Methods section must include: (1) A brief description of field methods and associated measurement uncertainties; (2) A brief description of the other data including sources being used in the report and the methods by which these data were acquired.

Results

Here you should describe (no interpretation) the results of your field work. This should include field observations and a description of the measurements obtained. Field results of the entire class should also be described. All of this should be supported by relevant figures (see below). The results should also present the mineralogical (optional) and geochemical data on schist samples that we have worked on in class, with associated figures.

Discussion

Here you should discuss your results and the class results in the context of the initial research questions. Do the results help you test your hypotheses? It is in the Discussion that you can interpret your observations and results. The Discussion should be supported by significant research and therefore should include citations.

Conclusion

The Conclusion serves to summarize the main results and conclusions of the report.

References

This section must include all references cited in the text provided in APA format and listed in alphabetical order (by first author last name).

Figures with captions (within or at the end of text)

Your report must include several figures following the guidelines and standards discussed in class. You must refer to those figures in the text, and each figure must include a detailed, self-explanatory caption with relevant data sources if any. Expected figures include, but are not limited to:

-Overview and detailed maps

     -Annotated field sketch and photographs

   -Histograms of glacial striations and foliation trend

     -Scatter plots of schist composition

-Pie plots or histograms of modal mineralogy (optional, data provided)

*Throughout the text, you should provide in-text citations as appropriate and they should follow the APA style we discussed in class (Assignment 7 and Lecture 7).

References

Puffer, J. H., Benimoff, A. I., & Steiner, J.
(2010). Geochemical characterization of New York City schist formations. New York State Geological Association.

Taterka, B.D. (1987). Bedrock geology of Central Park, New York City (Unpublished M.S. thesis), University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts.

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