Contemporary Trends

Coursework 2

50% of your final grade.

Your text will be based on the following headings:

1. Introduction and relevance to Hospitality 
2. Trend in general and its importance 
3. Case study number 1 with the reference of the article you have read (Harvard style). 
4. Case study number 2 [optional] 
5. Personal Reflection
6. Conclusion 

Your essay of (2500 words) on a single contemporary issue affecting the hospitality sector will be based on a range of sources including books, journals and articles.

The purpose of the essay is to enable students to select a contemporary issue in the industry and explore it in-depth while discussing both personal opinion and its relevance to the current work culture.

Select one topic discussed in class, or come to me for approval of another, for your essay.

The focus of this course is on professional as well as personal development. Hence students are encouraged to consistently summarise their thoughts on an issue in relationship to their own professional growth.

Demonstration of insight, synthesising thoughts and summarising main points are important. You may use lecture information as a starting point for your essay but should demonstrate a deep level of exploration.

This essay must be submitted using Turnitin by Friday of the last week of the block at 15:00. Only one electronic copy of the essay must be submitted to Turnitin through Moodle. If you have not submitted by the deadline a 'No submission' will be recorded (i.e. you will have to re-take the course).

Assessment Guidance

• Choose a contemporary issue presented in class
• Make a critical assessment of how this issue is personally relevant and how this may help you in your professional development and further career