Assessment Information
Subject Code: HAT201
Subject Name: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Assessment Title: Essay
Weighting: 20%
Total Marks: 20
Due Date: 08/05/16 - Online submission
Assessment Description
Assessment 1: Essay Individual
Weighting: 20%
Length: 1000 words
Due: Week 7
Description:
Students are to select one of the following topics and write a 1000 word essay.
A) The Australian Hospitality Industry – Importance and challenges.
B) The Australian Tourism Industry – Importance and challenges.
Feedback: Comments and a mark will be returned to you within two weeks of submission.
Below is the feedback and marking guide which will be used to provide you with your grade and summary feedback.
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Assessment Information
Assessment Marking Rubric: Assessment 1 HAT201
Student Name & ID: …………………………………………………………
Criteria HD (High
Distinction)
85%-100% DN
(Distinction)
75%-84% CR
(Credit)
74%-65% P
(Pass)
50% 64% NN
(Fail)
0%-49% Score
CONTENT (8 marks) The students have: Demonstrated exceptionally Demonstrated
very well Demonstrated
clearly Demonstrated in some areas Not demonstrated /8
• Interpreted the instructions/question appropriately
• Clearly addressed the topic with appropriate elaboration of relevant sub-topics, appropriately weighted and within the prescribed word count.
• Demonstrated an understanding of the necessary concepts/perspective/theories.
• Used sufficient and appropriate material from relevant and credible sources to effectively support the key points.
• Demonstrated the ability to critically reflect upon key ideas/issues/findings.
STRUCTURE/ORGANISATION (4 marks) Demonstrated exceptionally Demonstrated very well Demonstrated
clearly Demonstrated in some areas Not demonstrated /4
• The introduction is appropriate to the type and format of response and clearly outlines the focus.
• The body of the response is well structured, with coherent and logical development of key ideas in appropriate sections/paragraphs.
• Each section/paragraph has a clear focus and line of thought.
•The conclusion is appropriate to type and format of the response, successfully summarising the key ideas/issues/findings.
WRITTEN EXPRESSION (3 marks) Demonstrated exceptionally Demonstrated very well Demonstrated
clearly Demonstrated in some areas Not demonstrated /3
• The writing style is appropriate to the task.
• The writing is fluent, exhibiting grammatically correct sentences that are appropriately punctuated.
• There are no spelling or typing errors and due regard is given to rules of capitalisation and abbreviation, etc.
•Key ideas from the literature are effectively paraphrased and cited, and direct quotes are appropriately incorporated.
PRESENTATION (2 marks) Demonstrated exceptionally Demonstrated very well Demonstrated
clearly Demonstrated in some areas Not demonstrated /2
• The response conforms to the appropriate style guide advice and the requirements of the specified format (font, margins etc)
• Includes a word count on the front cover
REFERENCING (3 marks) Demonstrated exceptionally Demonstrated very well Demonstrated
clearly Demonstrated in some areas Not demonstrated /3
• In-text citations and direct quotes follow referencing guide rules.
•Reference list and/or bibliography appropriately compiled.
Comments:
Assignment Mark/Grade: Total score
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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 Information