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HAT304_T3_2019_Assessment_01_v2 Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment 1 Information Subject Code: HAT304 Subject Name: Emerging Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Assessment Title: Individual Investigation Assessment Type: Length: Written Analysis 1000 words (+/- 10% allowable range) Weighting: 30% Total Marks: Submission: 100 Online via Turnitin Due Date: Week 6 . Your task You are required to choose one of the tourism topics that were covered in weeks 2 to 5, and conduct extensive research of the most recent scholarly and peer-reviewed literature. Assessment Description In this individual assignment, you will be given an opportunity to explore contemporary issues affecting the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Australia by conducting an extensive review of the current and scholarly literature. This will enable you to pursue self-directed learning and practise useful communication skills by writing an informed and well-versed report. Assessment Instructions Before making a choice, please conduct preliminary research first to determine the availability of information. If you find that the number of credible sources about your chosen topic is limited, please consult your workshop facilitator to discuss an alternative. Please note that the date range of the literature must not exceed five years. In reviewing found literature about your chosen type of tourism, you are required to: • Map and draw the potential traveller’s touchpoints within the selected tourism type by creating a chart or diagram (1 page, no more). • Identify and analyse the central issues in each of the traveller’s touchpoints (400 words); • Critically examine and evaluate various solutions that hospitality and tourism businesses adopt to rectify issues you have identified (600 words). In writing your analysis, you will need to use at least 8 sources of information that are referenced in accordance with Kaplan Harvard Referencing Guide. These may include corporate websites, government publications, industry reports, census data, journal articles, and newspaper articles. Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). 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You are also encouraged to submit your work well in advance of the deadline to avoid any possible delay with the Turnitin similarity report or any other technical difficulties that may occur. Late assignment submission penalties Penalties will be imposed on late assignment submissions in accordance with Kaplan Business School “late assignment submission penalties” policy. Number of days Penalty 1* - 9 days 5% per day for each calendar day late deducted from the total marks available 10 - 14 days 50% deducted from the total marks available. After 14 days Assignments that are submitted more than 14 calendar days after the due date will not be accepted, and the student will receive a mark of zero for the assignment(s). 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Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. HAT304 Assessment 1 Marking Rubric – Individual Investigation Analysis 30% Marking Criteria F (Fail) 0-49% P (Pass) 50-64% C (Credit) 65-74% D (Distinction) 75-84% HD (High Distinction) 85-100% Touchpoints‘ Map __/10 marks The potential traveller’s map that you have drawn is incomplete and/or irrelevant to the assessment task. You have drawn a somewhat detailed map of the potential traveller’s touchpoints. You have drawn a mostly detailed map of the potential traveller’s touchpoints. You have drawn a detailed map of the potential traveller’s touchpoints. You have drawn an extensive and well-detailed map of the potential traveller’s touchpoints. Identified Issues __/20 marks Your analysis does not satisfactorily identify and/or examines issues. Your analysis identifies and/or examines issues in some of the touchpoints. Your analysis identifies and/or examines issues in most of the touchpoints. Your analysis identifies and examines issues in each of the touchpoints. Your analysis identifies and thoroughly examines central issues in each of the touchpoints. Critical Evaluation __/20 marks You examine and evaluate unsuitable solutions and/or your interpretation of the task is irrelevant. You examine and evaluate somewhat relevant solutions. You examine and evaluate mostly relevant solutions. You examine and evaluate relevant solutions. You critically examine and evaluate various and relevant solutions. Use of sources/supportive evidence __/20 marks Your research lacks focus because of an unsuitable choice of sources. You have selected some appropriate sources. Better use of quality sources would help focus your research. Your research is focused, drawn from an appropriate range of sources. It is obvious that your research is focused, complemented by a quality selection and range of sources. It is clearly obvious that your research is extensive and focused, complemented by a quality selection and range of sources. Grammar/Spelling __/10 marks Spelling and/or grammar is consistently incorrect, impacting on the flow and readability of your analysis. Mostly correct grammar and spelling used throughout, with consistent minor and/or major errors. Mostly correct grammar and spelling used throughout, with occasional minor and/or major error(s). Correct grammar and spelling throughout the analysis, with the occasional minor error. Correct grammar and spelling throughout the analysis with no errors. Format __/10 marks The format chosen for your analysis lacks thought and consideration for the intended audience The format chosen for your analysis is appropriate, but major improvements would enhance its presentation. The format chosen for your analysis is appropriate, but some improvements would enhance its presentation Your analysis is professionally presented and have been submitted in an appropriate format