Order Description
2,400 words maximum. This assignment is a traditional academic essay and should adopt an appropriate format. It is vital that you underpin clear arguments and conclusions with reference to appropriate theory. You may use a variety or examples to help clarify your argument(s) but you should not adopt a case study approach or focus solely on one type of tourism. This assignment brief assumes a Western perspective unless you specifically state otherwise.
Guidance for module –
? Your answer should be a critical evaluation and not purely descriptive nature.
? You should provide a clear and relevant argument.
? Your work should include an introduction and conclusion.
? The work should be clear and produced / presented to a high standard.
? The use of the ideas of others without acknowledgement (plagiarism) will be reported.
? Provide a bibliography using the Harvard system & cite sources as appropriate.
? Good students will incorporate relevant and current academic theory as appropriate.
? Good/excellent students should demonstrate a high level of independent study/ thought.
? Excellent students will consistently link examples of touristic practice to theory.
? Excellent students will also critically consider relevant viewpoints whilst presenting a lucid argument, culminating in a clear conclusion.
Assignment criteria for 70%+
Knowledge and criteria – Demonstrates outstanding knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles associated with the sociological, anthropological and psychological and study of tourists.
Argument/Evaulation and Application – Insightful application of underlying concepts and principles (beyond the context in which they were first studied)
Research/Evidence and Interpretation – Authoritative use of a range of data/ techniques in order to undertake critical analysis
Presentation/Structure and Referencing – Information professionally presented, structured and communicated (to specified audience?); references accurate, reliable and precise. Harvard style referencing
