https://writingresources.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/9e96c3ab8dbfcfb7553ae8027962abfb.pdf f04ec891f764caec5c54acc33bd00d9a PDF Text Text 1070 WA&WB 2010 1 Lakehead University, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism OUTD 1070 WA/WB Outdoor Recreation and Society Instructor: Dr. Rhonda Koster Office: SN2005D Tel: 343-8554 Email: rhonda.koster@lakeheadu.ca Class: WA M&W 1:00 to 2:30 AT 2015 WB W&F 8:30 to 10:00 AT 2015 Office Hours: TBA or by appointment Course Description: An examination of the principles, concepts and theories governing people's recreational use of natural settings; the environmental issues in outdoor recreation related to leadership, protected areas, and tourism; and, the approaches used to manage outdoor recreation in Canada Required Text: Plummer, R. (2009). Outdoor Recreation: An Introduction. New York: Routledge. Course Evaluation & Assignments: Description Due Date Value Term Paper January 29th 25% Mid Term Test Feb 10 (WA) & 12 (WB) 25% Group Project March 29th 25% Final Exam TBA 25% IMPORTANT NOTICES: #1. Term Paper must be Peer Reviewed • Your paper must be peer reviewed (proof read) by someone and you must make changes to your paper before you hand it in. • The paper that is reviewed must be signed and handed in with your final copy IN ORDER FOR YOUR PAPER TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE. NON-PROOF READ PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. #2. Web Sources are not acceptable • You can use journal articles (electronic acceptable), government documents or websites, or books, but no web sources. �1070 WA&WB 2010 2 * DUE DATE POLICY * Assignments (term paper & group) are due on the date stated within the syllabus, stamped by the security office, AT 4:30PM IN MY MAILBOX IN THE REC HALL. ANY ASSIGNMENTS ARRIVING AFTER 4:30PM OR NOT STAMPED WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE AND WILL RECEIVE A 10% MARK REDUCTION. A late assignment will be deducted 10% per day there after. Students may contact the professor ONE WEEK prior to the due date (or earlier) if there appears to be difficulties in meeting the deadlines as posted, and consideration MAY be given. If there are serious medical or emergency circumstances that arise, you must provide appropriate documentation. Students are expected to write all exams on the date indicated, during your scheduled class time. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. * ACADEMIC DISHONESTY, PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING * All assignments (except where noted) and exams must be completed independently. Please review the university policy on plagiarism and academic dishonesty. Students are encouraged to speak to the instructor if you are unsure as to what these regulations mean. Please be aware that the minimum penalty for a student guilty of plagiarism and/or cheating is a mark of zero for the work concerned. Tentative Schedule: Date Jan 4-8 Jan 11-22 Jan 25-Feb 8 Feb 10 & 12 February 15-19 Feb 22 – Mar 5 Mar 8-19 Mar 22 – Apr 1 Tentative Topic Introduction, Course Outline, Objectives Assignments Leisure, Recreation and Tourism History and Evolution of Outdoor Recreation Philosophies of Environmental Thought Mid Term Exam Study Week Social Psychological Dimensions of Outdoor Recreation Social and Environmental Impacts of Tourism and Recreation Planning, Managing and Monitoring the Social and Environmental Impacts of Recreation Text Readings CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 (pg.153-8) CH6 CH6 Tests & Exams The Mid Term test is on February 10 (WA) and 12 (WB) and will cover course lectures and readings up to that date. • Mid Term exams are generally made up of a variety of short answer, definition, & multiple choice questions. • You will be given a choice of questions to answer. The Final Exam, date determined by the Registrar, will cover all course lectures and readings taken after the Mid term until the last class. • The Final Exam will be structured in a similar fashion to the mid term, but will also include an essay question that will be comprehensive in nature. • As with the mid term, there will be a choice of questions to answer. �1070 WA&WB 2010 3 ASSIGNMENTS Term Paper Due Date: January 29th, 2010 The purpose of this assignment is to complete a social sciences research paper, where the student chooses a preferred recreation/tourism activity and undertakes the following analyses: 1. An examination of the historical evolution of the chosen activity 2. An examination of the social-psychological dimensions (why people participate) of the chosen activity; AND 3. An examination of the social and environmental impacts of the chosen activity Assignment Description: - Students are required to write a 8-10 page paper that includes the following social science conventions for research papers: o Introduction  General Statements regarding topic area  Purpose of the paper (“The purpose of this paper is…)  How the paper is organized (‘The paper begins by …) o Body  Headings for each major topic area (see 1 to 3 above) and use of subheadings if appropriate, to structure the body o Conclusion  Restate purpose  Summary statement from each section - You are required to use APA format in completing your assignment - A MINIMUM of 6 refereed (journal articles, books, government publications) publications are required (no random websites will be accepted). Evaluation: The following rubric indicates how the assignment will be evaluated Element Writing Mechanics ( /20) Research/ Referencing ( /20) Content ( /40) 85-100 75-84 - conforms to APA standards - conforms to APA standards (headings, manuscript (headings, manuscript header, margins, page header, margins, page numbers, referencing style) numbers) - good spelling and grammar - limited spelling or - very good sentence grammatical errors structure - good sentence structure - paragraphs are well planned and paragraph flow and have excellent flow - excellent referencing within - good referencing within the the text text - large number of journal - more than 5 journal articles articles - variety of sources (different journals) - wide variety of sources (different journals, books and other information sources) - all aspects of the - all aspects of the assignment are completed assignment are completed - information is accurate, up - information is accurate and 60-74 - some mistakes in APA format - some spelling and grammatical mistakes - sentences are somewhat difficult to understand - paragraphs have too many ideas < 60 - mistakes in APA format - mistakes in spelling and grammar take away from understanding - sentences are poorly structured - paragraphs are confusing - missing some referencing in the text - only 5 journal articles - limited variety of sources (multiple use of same journal or edited volume) - very limited referencing within the text - less than 5 journal sources (or includes web sources) - no variety of sources - missing some required elements of the assignment - some information is - several missing elements - information is often inaccurate �1070 WA&WB 2010 4 to date and goes beyond what is required - information is synthesized and connected to course material, as well as connections being made between literature sources - argument is well constructed and connects strongly to conclusion Group Project up to date - good synthesis of information and connection between literature sources - well constructed argument and connects to conclusion inaccurate or out of date - the information is summarized but not well connected to literature - argument is difficult to follow to the conclusion - there is limited connection between literature or purpose of paper - limited development of argument; no real conclusions Due Date: March 29th, 2010 As the course description illustrates, management, its implications and applications within an outdoor recreation context, is a core element of OUTD 1070. Although management will form part of the lectures, the main focus of your weekly seminars will be on this topic. • Over the course of the semester, during your scheduled seminar times, you will be required to complete a variety of assignments that will relate to your final group project. • During your first seminar (beginning January 11-15) you will be asked to form groups of 3 to 4 people that will be a partnership for the remainder of the semester (please choose your group wisely). • Each group will create a fictitious organization that relates to one of outdoor recreation, parks or tourism during this first seminar. • All remaining seminars will provide you with detailed descriptions of what is required for your final project. • At the end of the semester, each group will be required to submit a final report about their organization. • Although each report will be unique, it must contain the following elements (using an APA format where noted): o Title page (not APA) o Table of Contents o Introduction o Body (contents of which will be explained in the seminar) o Discussion o Conclusion o References (APA) o Appendices (if appropriate) o The use of tables, figures and graphics is strongly encouraged • Although you will be given some seminar time to work on your project, students are advised to work outside of class time to complete the project. • The course syllabus you receive for 1930 will provide more detailed information on this assignment. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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