Assignment 1
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Description |
Marks out of |
Wtg(%) |
Due date |
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Essay |
50.00 |
50.00 |
14 April 2015 |
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Length: |
3000 words |
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Based on: |
Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Aim
The aim of this assignment is to help you integrate and understand the
basic concepts and ideas that underlie ecotourism. It will involve careful
reading about the issues contained in the course materials and other readings,
and providing an overview of the important literature. This essay will give you
the opportunity to think about these issues and then present an argument on the
topic.
Course objectives for this assignment are listed in the schedule of
assessment objectives under ‘Assessment scheme’.
Topic
Ecotourism is regarded as a sustainable form of tourism and is linked to
the green paradigm (Weaver 2008). Explain how ecotourism is different to other
forms of tourism and discuss whether the motivations of ecotourists differ
substantially from other tourists.
Assignment details
An essay should present a number of points that discuss the different
issues relating to the statement or questions in the topic. These points should
combine to build an overall argument to support your viewpoint. Your argument
should be based on the relevant literature and illustrated by examples, case
studies and research from your text, selected readings and other sources.
You should avoid using the study modules as a reference; instead you
should find the original or another source. Please refer to the Communication
skills handbook (Summers & Smith, 3rd edn) for information about
preparing and writing an essay.
The following are minimum requirements for the
assignment:
- ● The assignment
should be presented as an essay with an introduction, main body and
conclusion. You should give your essay a title and include a title page. - ● The essay must
describe and discuss issues that relate the text and other readings to the
topic. - ● A range of
references in addition to your text and selected readings, including at
least two journal articles, should be included. Note that the
journal articles must be original articles that you actually access, not
simply cited from another source. - ● Assignments must
be typed using 12 point font (preferably Times New Roman) and
1.5 line spacing. The essay must not exceed the stipulated word
length (+/– 10%). - ● All assignments
are expected to have correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and
referencing using the Harvard style of referencing. Please refer to the Communication
skills handbook (Summers & Smith, 3rd edn) for detailed
advice.
Please refer to the University website for extension guidelines if they
are required.
Marking criteria for assignment 1
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Marking criteria |
Marks |
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Content: Evidence of wide reading, including academic Appropriate and indepth use of evidence and Use of relevant examples or case studies |
15 |
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Understanding and analysis: Ability to analyse the key issues and present Demonstrated understanding of relevant concepts Clear and logical presentation of material Clear and persuasive argument to support your |
25 |
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Presentation: Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, |
10 |
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Total |
50 |
