Assessment Information 2
Subject Code: HAT201
Subject Name: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Assessment Title: Length: Group Presentation: The impact of Commonwealth Games 2018 7 minutes (no more)
Weighting: 30%
Total Marks:
Submission: 100
Online via Moodle
Due Date: Week 9
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Assessment Description
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The purpose of this group presentation is to develop students’ skills in applying relevant Hospitality and Tourism analysis tools. This will enable students to apply learned Hospitality and Tourism theories and concepts to a ‘real world’ scenario within a safe learning environment. More importantly, this is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop essential group work skills that are such a necessity in today’s Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
Students are to form groups of three to four members (no more), and your task is to record a 7 -minute video presentation, in which all group members must discuss the required key areas for this assessment. Once you have created a group, you then need to get aquatinted with the rest of the members and select your team leader. In this assessment, your group will concentrate on the Commonwealth Games 2018. More specifically, your group must investigate and analyse the social, economic, cultural, political, and environmental impacts on both state and national Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
For those students who have limited experience in video making techniques, it is recommended to read video FAQs document that is available to you under the assessments tab in MyKBS.
Your video presentation must address the following points:
1. A brief summary about Commonwealth Games 2018
2. Analysis of both national and state impacts on Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Australia:
Economic Political Social Cultural Environmental
3. Reference List (You must use Harvard Referencing Style)
In creating your presentation, you will need to include images and any other visual aid that validates your research. You are required 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, newspaper articles, and textbook material.
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Assignment Submission
Students are encouraged to submit their work well in advance of the deadline to avoid any possible technical difficulties. Please refer to the video FAQs document for further guidance.
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).
Note Notwithstanding the above penalty rules, assignments will also be given a mark of zero if they are submitted after assignments have been returned to students
*Assignments submitted at any stage within the first 24 hours after the deadline will be considered to be one day late and therefore subject to the associated penalty
For more information, please read the full policy via:
https://www.kbs.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/KBS_FORM_AssessmentPolicy_MAR2018_FA.pdf
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Important Study Information
Academic Integrity Policy
KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.
For details on academic integrity policies and penalties, the reassessment process, and the appeals process, please refer to http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/.
Word Limits for Written Assessments
Submissions that exceed the word count by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at which that limit is exceeded.
Study Assistance
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My Services Academic Success Centre Study Support Resources
HAT201 Assessment 2 Marking Rubric – Group Presentation 30%
Marking Criteria NN (Fail) 0 – 49% P (Pass) 50 – 64% CR (Credit) 65 – 74% DN (Distinction) 75 – 84% HD (High Distinction) 85 – 100%
Analysis
/40 marks
Your analysis lacks depth, and your interpretation is not relevant to the assessment criteria.
You have analysed some Hospitality and Tourism specific information,
although your interpretation is not
always relevant to the assessment criteria.
You have analysed most of the
Hospitality and Tourism specific information required by this assessment.
You have analysed and interpreted accurate Hospitality and Tourism information.
You have analysed and interpreted accurate and specific Hospitality and Tourism information.
Research
/30 marks
Your research lacks focus because of an unsuitable choice of sources.
You have selected some appropriate scholarly sources. Better use of
quality sources would help focus your research.
Your research is focused, drawn from an appropriate range of scholarly sources.
It is obvious that your research is focused, complemented by a quality selection and range of scholarly sources.
It is clearly obvious that your research is extensive and
focused, complemented by a
quality selection and range of scholarly sources.
Presentation
Format
/30 marks
Total Marks
/100
A better selection of illustrative devices would enhance your presentation.
Your presentation lacks life and vitality, resulting in audience disengagement.
Your presentation is dull and irrelevant.
In-text referencing and/or reference list is mostly incorrect or non-existent.
Your presentation includes some illustrative devices.
Your presentation style initially captures the audience’s attention, fluctuating throughout
Your presentation is adequately presented.
In-text referencing and the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan
Harvard Referencing Style, with major errors.
Your presentation includes mostly useful illustrative devices.
Your presentation style is interesting.
Your presentation is delivered well.
In-text referencing and the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style, with minor errors throughout and the occasional major error.
Your presentation includes an appropriate selection of useful illustrative devices.
Your presentation style is expressive and interesting.
Your presentation is professional.
In-text referencing and the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style, with only the occasional minor error.
Your presentation includes a comprehensive selection of
useful illustrative devices.
Your presentation style is very engaging.
Your presentation is one of high-level professionalism.
In-text referencing and the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with no errors.
Feedback and Grades will be released via Turnitin
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