Climbing Controversy

By: Michael Dembinski

» Some climbing gear can harm the rock just by using it.

» Dean potter delicate arch controversy» Infuriated the public» It also upset climbers, because areas are now closed

to climbers

» Some climbers care too» Access Fund» Adopt a crag

» There is gear that is removable and can be more environmentally friendly

» More dangerous, requires more experience, more expensive

Why the Bans?

» Certain areas still closed to climbing» Preserve visual integrity of the rock» Lack of experience in the climbing community

Mediation

» Push the sale of environmentally friendly gear» Standardized set of classes implemented» Classes teach all major aspects of climbing» Strong focus on being environmentally friendly» Begin to lift bans in areas except major national

parks» Hopefullly they see a change in the climbing

community

Excellent Good Fair Needs Work

Context Purpose: perceptive definition of central question, visual & verbal; scope is narrow, question consistent throughout

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Substance

Development: sufficient summary & insight; slides focused & yet fully developed; mix of verbal & visual information

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Sources: appropriate for topic, pertinent in placement, and accurately cited; quotations & data introduced correctly

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Organization Thesis: a thesis, early or late, that clearly states both sides of question & its mediation

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Introduction and Conclusion: overview of organization given at the beginning; conclusion sums up key points

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Relationship: relationship of ideas clear; coherent; visual cues guide us through presentation

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Style

Style: clear & to-the-point text on-screen; same for data on-screen; the verbal component fits the visual

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Verbal performance: engaging presence, name given, neither too colloquial nor too formal; no mumbling

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Conventions & Correctness free from data errors free from word errors (SP, etc.)

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Response Team

Response: Questions in class & written responses demonstrate understanding; response helps enhance presentation (rated “Excellent,” “Good,” or “Fair.”

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» ____X_Overall Comments: This presentation was one of those that got our sequence off on the right foot. You combined visuals (such as the pictures of climbing tools), text, and numbers in informative ways, and worked in the Dean Potter controversy from ’06 effectively. The structure of the presentation carried us logically to your thorough six-point Mediation. Thoughtful handling of the questions from the Response Team, as well, in particular the question on the usefulness of an exam and certification. A or 95