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(This assignment is currently being posted here in lieu of having a working team forum and will be posted there as soon as possible)

Dear team members,

The objective of this assignment is to define what an “End-Member Phase” is on a binary phase diagram and show how it relates to the subject of geology. I will be writing these definitions directed at an audience of board members or investors who may not have a lot of background geologic knowledge. The situation I have put myself in is that of writing a report about mineral formation and mineral properties, specifically to relate it to conditions of rock formation. In this report, these definitions and examples would be used to thoroughly explain “End-Member Phases”.

Thank you for taking the time to read and review my first work on definitions,

Kai Corley-Jory

Parenthetical Definition:

Forsterite and Fayalite are the two end-member phases (most pure extremes) of olivine.

Sentence Definition:

End-Member Phases are mineral formulas that showcase the most extreme versions of a mineral that has many possible configurations.

Extended Definition:

End Members of a Mineral Phase Diagram

Sentence Definition: End Member phases are mineral formulas that showcase the most extreme versions of a mineral that has many possible configurations. Etymology: The term “End-Member” is derived from the words “end”, which in reference to mineral phases means “The initial or the terminal point.”, and “member”, which means “A part of a whole.”

Description & Analysis: Many minerals do not have a static formula, and thus require complex phase diagrams to explain their constituents under different conditions of formation. End-Member phases showcase the extreme possibilities of mineral configuration. A binary phase diagram for the mineral Olivine (Fe, Mg)₂SiO₄ and its two end-members, Forsterite Mg₂SiO₄ and Fayalite Fe₂SiO₄ are shown in Figure 1.

FIGURE 1: Binary Phase Diagram for Olivine

History: Phase Diagrams are commonly used by scientists for the prediction of composition and state phase of substances (minerals) over a range of different conditions, commonly temperature and pressure. Figure 1 depicts a phase diagram for olivine with the variable conditions being temperature, in degrees Celsius, and the Magnesium to Iron content represented by the End Members, of a produced mineral at a constant pressure.

How it is used: End-Member phases are used in conjunction with phase diagrams to calculate possible percentages of mineral constituents that form in any one system. This principle is a useful tool for geologists and can be used in to back out the conditions of formation of rocks with a certain composition of minerals.

Bibliography:

“Endmember.” Ship Ahoy – Wiktionary, en.wiktionary.org/wiki/endmember.

“End.” Ship Ahoy – Wiktionary, en.wiktionary.org/wiki/end#English.

“Member.” Ship Ahoy – Wiktionary, en.wiktionary.org/wiki/member#English.

“Binary Phase Diagrams.” Examples, 10 Nov. 2016, serc.carleton.edu/research_education/equilibria/binary_diagrams.html.

To: Shakti Ramkumar

Hello Shakti,

My name is Kai Corley-Jory, and I really relate to the educational path you’ve taken during your five years of study. I too switched from a more engineering focused degree to one more important to me personally. And I also like the fact that you have previous experience with technical writing.

I’m not sure if you’ve read my Letter of Application yet, if not I have attached it and would like for you to skim through it and consider me for a position on your writing team.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Kai Corley-Jory

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To: Fiona Ho

Hello Fiona,

My name is Kai Corley-Jory, and from your Letter of Application, I can tell you have the skill-set and real-world experience I would be looking for in a writing teammate.

If you haven’t already, I would like for you to review my application, which I have attached and let me know if you would like to work together in the future.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Kai Corley-Jory

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To: Lansi Chu

Hello Lansi,

My name is Kai Corley-Jory, and you have a very impressive Letter of Application. I particularly would be interested in learning from your co-op and professional communication experience. I believe our writing philosophies are fairly similar, and I would like to make a team of writers where each person has something to offer and perhaps teach the rest.

If you haven’t already, I would like for you to read my application, which I have attached, and see if I would be the type of teammate you would like to work with.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Kai Corley-Jory

MEMORANDUM

To: Erika Paterson

From: Kai Corley-Jory, <kai.corleyjory@gmail.com>

Date: September 20, 2018

Subject: Letter of Application

Hello Erika, I am writing this memo to inform you that I have posted my letter of application.

Here I will briefly describe my letter of application.

• Introduction, including skills related to my degree. e.g. resourcefulness & creativity
• Description of previous technical writing experience at Langara College, from writing a scientific paper
• Explanation and expectation of what I would offer to a writing team and what I would expect from my team-mates

I hope this quick memo sufficiently covers the basics of my letter of application. If you need any additional information or have a follow-up question do not hesitate to contact me by email.

Thank you for taking the time to read this memo, and I look forward to working with you in the future.

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To whom it may concern,

My name is Kai Corley-Jory, and I am a fourth-year geology student. Being a geology student has given me countless opportunities to interact with the outdoors, and pursue my interests. I have always been a resourceful, and efficient person in everything I do. During my degree, I have had to become even more resourceful and creative because when you’re out in the field the only resources you have are what you have in your bag. Partially because of this I am always able to come up with a lot of plausible ideas for solutions to problems whether they are physical or on paper. Being able to think on my feet, and react quickly to situations are just some of what geology has helped me to focus on, but they aren’t my only skills.

Before I transferred to U.B.C. I attended Langara College, and it was here that I earned experience writing technical papers. The project that I am most proud of is one that that two friends and I worked on in a course designed around programming microcontrollers (small circuit board that allows for several input and output signals). We worked on a project using lasers and light sensors to communicate through a computer interface. We ended up being able to send text messages and emojis using lasers at speeds comparable to dial-up internet. For this project we were required to write a technical paper to describe how it functioned, and our paper ended up being published in a digital library online so people could re-create our project. Here is a link to the publication http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7746087/.

Additionally, I am able to work with anyone, but I would prefer to work with those who would like to get to know me as much as I would like to get to know them. I’m from a small town and I like knowing the people I work with. Although I don’t like to be in charge of anything, I do find that when I’m placed in a situation where I have to lead I can dictate very effectively. This being said I am always up for a good debate and have no problems changing my view on a subject, given that there is sufficient evidence for me too. I look forward to reading your application letters and hope mine was informative.

Sincerely,

Kai Corley-Jory

Fourth-year Geology Student, U.B.C.

Email: kai.corleyjory@gmail.com

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