User:RockySurfaces/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title
 * Ore


 * Article Evaluation
 * 'Extraction' section of ore deposits from ground is missing sources. Could add some into the paragraph, and other relevant information related to mine extraction stages.
 * Sources
 * Sources

Option 2

 * Article title
 * Celadonite


 * Article Evaluation
 * There are only a few paragraphs about this phyllosilicate clay mineral detailing the formation and discovery. With the help of outside sources and further research into the mineral, there could be more information added to a lesser known mineral. Using the sources below, and supplied information from past research there is plenty of information available to add some paragraphs to help define and distinguish this mineral.
 * The main body of this article does not have intext citations, as most are in the mineral properties table to the side. Adding a section about recognizing this mineral specifically with references would build on this stub article.
 * There are no active discussions on the talk page for such an obscure mineral, as of yet.
 * Sources
 * Some descriptions of related minerals could be useful to better distinguish this one from others, such as glauconite.
 * An older article gives information about synthesis of and resulting stability of this mineral.
 * https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/msa/ammin/article/49/7-8/1031/539937/Celadonite-synthesis-thermal-stability-and?casa_token=s8kul9_SaOUAAAAA:e49AoAgDQu_5FjRjNWE6SdOOpjaDwrVbC8M5XS0DobhlKUXl6284yu26tm6CKsuH1PFKcSk7
 * For a way to differentiate celadonites from other minerals, see this reference, or this one that uses x-ray diffraction and chemical analysis methods to distinguish minerals , or this which suggests minerals of such fine scale may be overprinted by other minerals during growth.
 * For a way to differentiate celadonites from other minerals, see this reference, or this one that uses x-ray diffraction and chemical analysis methods to distinguish minerals , or this which suggests minerals of such fine scale may be overprinted by other minerals during growth.

Option 3

 * Article title
 * Oak Ridges Moraine


 * Article Evaluation
 * Has some sources sprinkled throughout, could use some more in-text citations via these sources already present, some are in scientific format. Though there is a separate page for both the geology and hydrogeology of the moraine (that are linked), it would be more beneficial to have some supplementary information on the main page as subcategories of the respective headings.
 * This article details what the moraine structure looks like and location of it with respect to better known geological features. Information available in the article is relevant to the topic of the moraine as-a-whole, while remaining fairly unbiased in the political heading stating pressures of development and conservation.
 * An article referencing many different lithological units within the moraine system is here, from a GSC report. this will provide a basis for a geology section.
 * http://www.sfu.ca/geog/paleoglaciology/pubs_files/_Sharpeetal_99_Regional_Mapping_GSC-CR.pdf
 * or for further bedrock geology of the Oak Ridges Moraine area (article also includes the Finger Lakes in upper New York).
 * With some of the western portion geographically in a densely populated area, there is contention for land rights and water withdraw from aquifers below ground. Too high population will deplete groundwater supply faster. Considering the moraine overlies many different watersheds, it would be an idea to add some information about those such as population supplying and reliant or are covered by the rivers.
 * For the Duffins Creek area could be used to give information about watershed conditions near Uxbridge and Oshawa and northeast of Toronto.
 * A 1996 study of water draw and modeling of groundwater are presented in a report about viable locations for water extraction.
 * http://www.sfu.ca/geog/paleoglaciology/pubs_files/_Sharpeetal_96_GroundwaterProspects_GSC-CR.pdf


 * Sources

Option 4

 * Article title
 * Ring of Fire (Northern Ontario)


 * Article Evaluation
 * Sources included in this article point to news pieces about people interested in the development of the area and their thoughts on how good this will be by comparing it to the oilsands in Alberta. Many personal anecdotes are presented in each section, leading to a partial bias to their opinions rather than remaining neutral to get both sides of the issue, if there is information from those opposed to the project, it should be mentioned somewhere.
 * A blanket statement about 9 First Nation communities is present without specifying which ones (easily found in a reference already provided but not named) are in the vicinity of this new proposed mine site (though mentioned later under meeting with former Premier Bob Rae as representor of First Nations).
 * Most information presented is relevant to describe how the Ring of Fire will/has proceed(ed) in the future and past 15 years, but does not consider a section of geology. Thus, the article could use a new section detailing the minerals and ores that could be found in this location, rather than being placed under the owners and acquisitions over the years. Other geological information may be added as a side project for this possible addition, as requested by a user, to reduce being regarded as biased towards specific companies operating in the area.
 * Most claims have a source attached to them, and appear to be from reliable sources, but could benefit from some added scientific journals or articles about the area.

Sources

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-ring-fire

An already provided link with map of associated First Nation communities in vicinity of Ring of Fire, and map showing proposed road extensions to a couple crucial communities (Marten Falls, Webequie).

From a sampling of river sediments in the McFaulds Lake area, chromite grains are found indicating presence of chromitite as one potential mineral during search for kimberlites. This till report, by the OGS, has information regarding geochemistry of minerals from geochemical analyses which can be included in this article page to detail what has been found and what is there for mining potential.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301219332_Results_of_regional_till_and_modern_alluvium_sampling_in_the_McFaulds_Lake_Ring_of_Fire_area_Northern_Ontario#fullTextFileContent

Another article from an airborne magnetic survey perspective outlines each major claim and its associated minerals for the whole Ring of Fire system, adding comparison to the previous and double-checking the mineral constituents.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/269162893_Application_of_airborne_magnetics_EM_and_gravity_to_the_Ring_of_Fire_intrusive_complex_Ontario

An earlier OGS survey report about finding cobalt in river till from samples.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235743995_Results_of_regional_till_sampling_in_the_Cobalt-New_Liskeard-Englehart_areas_northern_Ontario_Ontario_Geological_Survey_Open_File_Report_6259_87p

A potential source that has restricted access about a survey of Ni-Cu in the area (2010 book publishing).

A more recent publishing about an intrusive complex that could yield vital information to mine planners about the ore body shapes. Also provides information regarding mineral layers under the surface via formations.

An entry into Canadian Geographic yields a small perspective of a leader of the First Nation communities, stating they must first prepare to be ready for a changed life.

https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/whats-at-stake-in-ontarios-ring-of-fire/

Option 5

 * Article title
 * Mineralization (geology)


 * Article Evaluation
 * A small article about some history of mineralization regarding first research and some incorporated elements in the ocean. With further research about types of mineralization, this article could be expanded a bit.


 * Sources
 * One quick source of types is found at the following link. This includes biomineralization by replacement of calcitic shells with minerals, biomediated mineralization in a oxygen poor environment such as the ocean floor, or geological mineralization that directly precipitates into an existing material.
 * https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-94-017-8801-4_301#:~:text=Geologists%20also%20view%20mineralization%20as,from%20water%20is%20an%20example.
 * Biomineralization may include carbonates, phosphates or silicates in both vert and invert species. This may have had large influence on the early earth atmosphere.
 * Biomediated mineralization often in reducing environments at seafloor, through successive sediment burials or outbursts of minerals from hydrothermal vents. This process often forms sulfides (pyrite and associated minerals). Conditions usually are starved of oxygen.
 * Precipitation of minerals in the geologic sense includes calcite, gypsum, silica and ferric bearing minerals. Minerals may cement in sediments on the seafloor of shallow environments, most notably estuaries. May also be from erupted lavas onto the surface of solidified magma in the ground. (unsourced)