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Participation Class participation is judged by regular attendance in class and contributing to class discussions and group work.
Midterm and Final Exam Exams will cover reading, lecture and discussion material. For the most part, they will be short answer discussion questions. The midterm and final exams will be take home exams
Term Paper The purpose of the term project is to critically examine a wildland recreation opportunity, or amenity setting. The term paper will provide a description, analysis and evaluation of a wildland recreation setting to include the primary activities that occur in the setting, who administers the setting, and the environmental factors that contribute to the definition of the setting, and recommendations for improving on perceived deficiencies. Interviews with users should be a part of the project. Papers will be presented orally at the end of the quarter. PowerPoint presentation is required. This may be a team project (maximum three persons per team). After completing this project, you should have a better understanding of what is a recreation opportunity, how they are created, factors that contribute to the successful or unsuccessful provision of an opportunity and how it could be more effectively produced.
You may pick any opportunity or setting you wish. It can be anywhere along the urban to wildland gradient and administered by any organization. It can be a specific site, area or corridor, and should be one you can easily visit for study purposes. This is an opportunity to find out more about an organization or activity that is of particular interest to you.
The following are some of the kinds of questions to be addressed in your study.
· Recreation Opportunity/Amenity · What are the opportunities/activities/amenities that are of interest · What is the primary activity? Are there secondary activities? · Are the activities compatible? If not, what appear to be the problems or conflicts?
· The Setting · Describe the setting · What features make up the setting? (access, paths, seating, formal, natural, open) · How do the features detract from, or enhance the site from an amenity as well as use perspective? · How do the activities occur in the setting? · Using graphics (photos, sketches, maps) provide an illustration of the total area and highlight important features. · The Visitors · Who are the primary users of site/area? · What are the characteristics of the users (individuals, groups, couples, young, old, male, female etc.)? · How do they use the site? (short-term, long-term, day, night, summer, winter) · Are there parts of the site that are favored over others? Why is this so? · The Organization · Who administers the site? · How does their legal mandate or organizational philosophy influence the site and it's use? (rules, values, history, finances) · Assessment · Overall, how does the site work in providing recreation opportunities? · What are the most significant factors contributing to its success or failure? · How could it be made to work better? · What has this assignment taught you about providing recreation opportunities and amenities?
Paper Length: 10 pages excluding bibliography, appendices and tables of contents. Format: Typed. Font - Times, 12 point Due: March 13th 2008 Work may be done individually or in groups of two or three Work will be presented orally to the class the last two weeks of the quarter 20 minute presentations – Power Point required
Example Paper and Presentation Here is an example paper and presentation from the 2007 class.
Academic Integrity Plagiarism, cheating, and other misconduct are serious violations of your contract as a student. We expect that you will know and follow the University's policies on cheating and plagiarism. Any suspected cases of academic misconduct will be handled according to University regulations. More information, including definitions and examples, can be found at: http://depts.washington.edu/grading/issue1/honesty.htm
Disability Accommodations To request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact Disabled Student Services, 448 Schmitz, (206)543-8924 (V/TTY). If you have a letter from Disabled Student Services indicating that you have a disability which requires academic accommodations, please present the letter to the instructor so we can discuss the accommodations you might need for this class.
Field Trip Insurance Field Trip insurance is strongly recommended for all students registered in any CFR course which includes field trips. Students who do not have the regular University health insurance or adequate personal coverage should consider obtaining a special short-term policy at $0.85 per day for the course of the field trips. Information and applications are available on pages 27-29 at: http://www.washington.edu/admin/risk/documents/Field_Trip_Guidelines.pdf The completed application and payment (made out to the University of Washington) must be made to the Cashier's Office, 129 Schmitz Hall before the trip.
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