Assessment Task 3: Special Interest Tourism Infographic (Individual)
Assessment Task 3: Special Interest Tourism Infographic (Individual)
Aim An infographic is a textual and graphic way of presenting information in a concise and persuasive way, which helps develop students communication and digital literacy skills.
Students should complete a Special Interest Tourism Infographic that outlines the fundamental aspects of particular Special Interest Tourism experience and explores the role and relationships between key stakeholders. You should also explore the impact of this form of tourism development, considering social, economic and environmental factors.
Students will need to conduct some research to answer key questions about the SIT chosen segment.
The poster should, at a minimum, address the following criteria:
Present a succinct overview of chosen SIT segment.
Provide examples of destinations that offer this type of SIT experience
Explore the economic, environmental and social impacts of this type of experience
Identify the key stakeholders and outline their priorities? (e.g. What does each stakeholder want from this particular tourism experience?)
Are there any tensions that may exist between stakeholders?
Key recommendations for the sustainable development of this particular SIT segment?
Watch this short video (Infographic of Infographics by Entropii Limited) on the power of Infographics for business.
(ULOs 1,2,3,4)
Weighting -35%
Due Date Week 12
Format Written/Visual task
Length 500 -750 words
Assessment 3 - Special Interest Tourism Infographic Rubric
Criteria High Distinction
80%- Distinction
70%- 79% Credit
60-69% Pass
50-59% Fail
0-49%
Presentation/Style
10%
Structure, style, grammar, fluency and effective communication of issues, findings and conclusion. The language, data, images and fonts used make all the information presented easy to comprehend. The language, data, images and fonts used make most of the information presented easy to comprehend. The language, data, images and fonts used make some of the information presented easy to comprehend.
The language, data, images and fonts used are satisfactory, but could be better presented to make the information easier to comprehend. Work did not meet this assessment criterion.
Understanding
15%
Demonstrated understanding of concepts and issues relevant to the discussion topic. Compelling and coherent argument developed in a scholarly fashion and supported by relevant evidence. Coherent argument developed in a scholarly fashion and supported by relevant evidence.
Largely coherent argument developed in a scholarly fashion, usually supported by relevant evidence.
Reasonable argument developed, however, further supporting evidence and or clarity of reasoning is required Work did not meet this assessment criterion.
Scholarship
10%
Evidence of ability to research, analyze and critique issues relevant to the discussion topic. Answers all parts of the topic question.
Excellent demonstration of critical analysis of stakeholders using relevant theories and resources.
Answers all parts of the topic question.
Considerable demonstration of critical analysis of stakeholders using relevant theories and resources.
Answers all parts of the topic question.
Some demonstration of critical analysis of stakeholders using relevant theories and resources.
Answers most parts of the topic question.
Reasonable demonstration of critical analysis of stakeholders using relevant theories and resources.
Work did not meet this assessment criterion.
