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    Analyzing and Comparing Mineral Identification Methods and their Applications
    (2024-12-18) Nooney, Bridget; Department of Geography; GEOG482 and GEOG 483
    Mineral identification is a fundamental aspect of mineralogy. Traditional identification methods involved analyzing physical and observable properties, but more advanced methods, such as petrographic microscopy and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, can be used to measure optical and geochemical characteristics. Thirteen hand samples from Ward’s Laboratory Rock and Mineral Set were observed for physical characteristics (hardness, streak, crystal habit, luster, color, cleavage, and fracture) and scanned in an XRF spectrometer to generate graphs of their elemental composition. Seven thin sections were observed with a petrographic microscope and photographed using a digital camera. The results for each method were combined into a comprehensive dataset of each mineral. Each method provided a distinctive analysis of mineral characteristics and should be used to supplement each other for a more well-rounded dataset. Implementing a combination of these methods into educational settings, such as undergraduate laboratory exercises, would allow students to gain more understanding and experience with optical mineralogy and geochemistry.
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    Mexico-US Migration challenges
    (2024-05-24) Ford, Shannah; Geography; Geog 114 - Honors: Human Geography
    My work is an outline in Chicago style that shows I could write a full research paper with the information I have gathered. The project is on the migration challenges Mexican's face when migrating from Mexico to the US. The outline contains an introduction, four main points, and a conclusion, along with an annotated bibliography of ten sources used in the outline.
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    Book Analysis of “The Autobiography” by Charles Darwin
    (2023-04-23) Teats, Miranda; Department of Geography; GEOG480 - The Geographic Perspective
    Charles Darwin has been a controversial figure in the scientific and religious communities since his book, "The Origin of Species." This review of his autobiography reports on his own thoughts, opinions, and beliefs about the events of his life in order to examine the reality behind his motives for his work. "The Autobiography" by Charles Darwin is an essential read for all who endeavor to understand the figure who has been the focus of so many philosophical disputes.