Chromite Mining in Oman

Research Question + PresentationWhat 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, ConclusionStyle 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) A bstractBrief summary: Purpose, Methods, Important, Results, Implications ~400 words No references10 pts IntroductionExplain 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 questions10 pts MethodsDescribes procedures of the study. Defends choice of procedures through logic and/or references [literature search includes ?keywords, dates, synthesis procedures]10 pts ResultsFigures 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 work10 pts ConclusionOverview of main takeaways. Summarizes main purpose of the paper. Relatively short Citable by other researchers10 pts Style12-point font, left-justified, 1-inch margins, double-spaced10 pts GrammarProper grammar, Use of paragraphs, Paper flow10 pts APA, SourcesA 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 ReviewersAddresses concerns identified by reviewers and describes these changes10 pts