STUDENT NAME: STUDENT NUMBER:
STUDENT NAME: STUDENT NUMBER:
Criteria High Distinction 80% - 100% Distinction (70% - 79%) Credit (60% - 69%) Pass (50% - 59%) Fail (0% - 49%) Score Weight
(Marks)
Argument and context: Generate focused, sustained, and discernible arguments that answer the question one and are contextualised in this research task. Generates sophisticated arguments within a coherent response to the task, that are focused, sustained, discernible and fully contextualised in academic and professional practice. Generates sound arguments within a coherent response to the task, that are focused, sustained, discernible and fully contextualised in academic and professional practice. Demonstrates a sustained, focused and coherent response to the task, with fair attempt to contextualise in academic and professional practice. Presents partially focused, and discernible arguments, and some contextualisation in academic and professional practice. Fails to provide focused, sustained, and discernible arguments that are sufficiently contextualised in academic and professional practice. 10
Demonstrated ability to explain major organisational contextual factors and how they have affected tourism and hospitality using secondary resources. Present their motivation for the research Demonstrated superior ability to explain major organisational contextual factors and how they have affected hotel business. Excellent identification of the issue/problem being faced by the industry and their motivation. Demonstrated excellent ability to explain major organisational contextual factors and how they have affected hotel business. Appropriate identification of the issue/problem being faced by the industry and their motivation. Demonstrated good ability to explain major organisational contextual factors and how they have affected hotel business. Above average identification of the issue/problem being faced by the industry and their motivation. Demonstrated reasonable ability to explain major organisational contextual factors and how they have affected hotel business. Reasonable identification of the issue/problem being faced by the industry and their motivation. Demonstrated inadequate ability to explain major organisational contextual factors and how they have affected hotel business. Unable to identify the issue/problem being faced by the industry and their motivation. 10
Presented a critically analysed and well researched Background information gap analysis and develop hypothesis to this issue Superior ability to critically analyse and discuss all aspects of the issue in the literature review. Well researched using a varied range of credible resources. Very Good ability to critically analyse and discuss all aspects of the issue in the literature review. Well researched using a range of credible resource Good ability to analyse and discuss almost all aspects of the issue in the literature review. Well researched using a small range of credible resources Reasonable ability to analyse and discuss most of the aspects of the issue in the literature review. Reasonably researched using a small range resource. Poor ability to analyse and discuss the issue in the literature review. Poorly researched using few resources 5
Reflective synthesis: Extracts conclusions and meaningful recommendations Sophisticated discussion of implications of the issues and excellent recommendations Sustained discussion of implications of the issues and well thought recommendations A fair discussion of implications for of the issues and Good set of recommendations Limited discussion of implications of the issues and reasonable discussion on recommendations No discussion of implications of the issues and Poor/no discussion on recommendations 5
Quality of Document including quality research, grammar, clear language, structure, citation technique referencing, (APA style) Correct use of APA referencing system Presents information concisely
and coherently in a structured
and readable report that
adheres to the given format is excellently written and shows no referencing or citation
errors Broad systematic research from credible resources. Faultless use of the APA referencing system Presents information concisely
and coherently in a structured
and readable report that adheres to the given format, is very well written and shows very few referencing or citation errors. Controlled systematic research from mostly credible resources.
Demonstrates very good use of good quality, relevant content Presents information coherently in a
structured and readable report that
adheres to the given format, is well written and shows a good grasp of referencing and citation technique.
Evidence of good research skills in attempt to use largely relevant and credible resources.
Demonstrates good use of relevant content
Competent use of the APA referencing system Presents information in a structured and
readable report that mostly adheres to
the required format, is reasonably well written and shows reasonable grasp of referencing and citation technique.
Evidence of research skills in attempt to research for data, Credible resources
have not been used.
Attempt to use relevant content Satisfactory use of the APA referencing
system Presents information in an unstructured way. Difficult to
read and follow.
No evidence of research skills. Credible resources have not been used.
Content is not relevant.
No or very poor use of the APA referencing system 5
Presentation and Delivery
Clarity in speaking, pronunciation, speed, expression, appropriateness.
Quality of accompanying. slides/presentation aids, logical structure and flow of topics, timing of the presentation. Fully follow the class guideline and understanding Follow the class guideline and understanding Partial follow and Partial ignore Did not follow the class guideline and understanding Did not fully follow the class guideline and understanding 5
Late penalty Marks awarded 40
Areas of Future Improvement
ASSESSMENT TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW DATA MINING TO RESEARCH PROPOSAL DESIGN RESEARCH INSTRUMENT PRESENTATION)
Task Length: Mini Report (750 words) - Research Proposal)
Presentation Not more than 15 Slides
(Templates Provided for both the mini report and presentation)
Duration of the Video Presentation - Not more than 10 minutes
Task Type Individual
A due week and the submission deadline Week 6 - SUNDAY 28 August 2022 23:59
Value Mini-report and Video Presentation - 40% (Explain as per the template)
Part A of the Presentation Not more than 5 Slides LITERATURE REVIEW
Lecturers approval needs to be sought before the commencement of the assignment.
This part introduces the concept of data mining and analysis of secondary literature for theory testing and application in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector.
The exploration of the contemporary issues of the hospitality and tourism sector.
The type, quality and various sources of data available in the Tourism and Hospitality - sector will be critically explored as part of the response.
The is an individual assessment where the students will undertake a literature review element of the primary research on a chosen contemporary issue/ trend from the Tourism and hospitality industry.
Part B of the Presentation Not more than 5 Slides DATA MINING TO RESEARCH PROPOSAL
On the basis of the data mining and analysis of secondary literature for theory in the assessment part A, in this part, you will develop the Research proposal, conceptual and methodological approach relevant to your topic in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector. This is an application-based assessment and will test the understanding and effectiveness of the application of the research concepts learned in the unit.
You will answer the following question in the slide -
Background to the Problem
Gap Analysis
Research question
Objectives of the study
Develop their hypothesis.
Part C of the Presentation Not more than 5 Slides DESIGN RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
As per the assessment Part A and B, you will be introduced to the various methods ofdata collectionand to the concept of designing and development the quantitative mode ofdata collection, namely the Questionnaire. This will help them to considered and explore the link between theoretical frameworks and research project design. As part of this assessment, you will design adata collectiontool (questionnaire) for your chosen research topic and pertinent to their conceptual framework. This tool will then be used to collect primary data.
You will answer the following question in the slide -
Research Design
Sampling
Data Collection-Tools
Fieldwork
Data Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Timeline
Assessment Criteria used to grade this task:Students should demonstrate the ability to:
a.Summarise the background of the contemporary chosen issue from the tourism and hospitality industry.
b.Meaningfully identify the gap in the literature and pitch their own research.
c.Identify the research question and the objectives for the research proposal
d.Develop their hypothesis.
e.Discuss all the parameters of the methodological framework and provide justifications for their choices.
f.Use relevant concepts and theories to support your discussion.
g.Discuss the ethical issues and limitations of the research.
h.Identify the timeframe and propose the budget for the research
i.Prepare actual Research Proposal in light of the tourism and hospitality projects/issues.
j.Design the questionnaire.
My topic
Exploring the new health and safety innovative business practice to restore consumer confidence in the COVID-19 pandemic in the hospitality industry
My topic
Exploring the new health and safety innovative business practice to restore consumer confidence in the COVID-19 pandemic in the hospitality industry
Task Length: Report 2000 words (+-10%)
Task Type Individual
Due week and submission deadline Week 11 - SUNDAY 02/10/2022 - 23:59
Value 40%
PART A:
On the basis of the presentation feedback, please amend and finalize your Questionnaire for collecting primary data. (This task is an extension of assignment 2).Part Three assessments 3a and 3b are related to the primary research undertaken by the student.
Task Requirements:
Design the primarydata collectionTool Questionnaire
Do not use predesigned questionnaire formats from any web sources or platforms.
Design the questionnaire using different question format.
Align the questions with the objectives identified in the research proposal (assignment 2)
PART B:
This part will help the students to build their understanding regarding the various descriptive and statistical analysis tools and concepts needed to interpret their primary data. Microsoft Excels statistical analysis tool pack will be used for this purpose.
The student will sort, code and tabulate the primary data collected by means of the questionnaire (designed) and show the workings of the data analysis carried out on their primary data.
Various statistical and data analysis techniques learned during the course will be applied to arrive at the findings of the research. These findings will then be interpreted and discussed, and recommendations will need to be given.
A comprehensive report addressing all the components of the research will need to be presented.
Assessment Criteria used to grade this task:Students should demonstrate the ability to:
a.Analyse a contemporary problem being faced in the hotel industry.
b.Present the background to the issue/trend
c.Identify the aim and your motivation for the chosen topic.
d.Find and analyse the previous researches/information from secondary resources relevant to the problem in the industry.
e.Find and critically analyse the information from secondary resources (relevant to the problem) understanding the background to the problem and discuss the various facets of the issue in the Literature review.
f.Identify the gap in the present literature and approach for your research.
g.Develop their hypothesis.
h.Discuss the ethical issues and limitations of the research.
i.Identify the timeframe and propose the budget for the research
j.Design the questionnaire.
k.Identify the research question and the objectives
l.Use various question types learned.
m.Design the cover letter
n.Format the questionnaire into a professional format.
o.Based on the information, evaluate the solutions/ recommendations suggested in the secondary sources and past researches.
