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Assessment Matrix

Current Issues with Globalization and Tourism/Hospitality Management (Individual)

Value 30% of the course grade. Intention sheet 2% & Final paper 28% 

This course focuses on a range of interrelationships between globalization and tourism/hospitality. This assignment provides you with an opportunity to explore a specific topic or issue related to the context of this course. You are encouraged to choose a topic of personal interest. The paper is an analysis, not a summary, of a particular issue or topic, and therefore an introductory question is central to guiding this paper. Your question and preliminary direction will be proposed to the instructor in the form of an  Intention Sheet  no later than the end of Unit 6 (Wednesday, October 16) for approval. Suggest you begin your literature search by mid-September and hand in your intention sheet prior to the latest due date.  Each paragraph should be based on findings in the literature. Recommend you use 10 - 12 relevant references (with a minimum of six academic articles for inclusion in your paper. 

You will:

1. Choose a current global issue with implications beyond simply a region or even a single country.

2. You will introduce this issue in the first paragraph including a brief description of the issue, what you will write about, and why this is an important topic for the tourism & hospitality industry. Do not include discussion or findings in the introduction.Save the findings for the main body of the paper. 

3. Provide background to the issue including why it occurred (is occurring), whether this is the first time for the issue or is this a recurring event, sudden issue or building over time, size and scope, main players involved, etc. Use evidence that you find in the literature (current and/or relevant references). Provide controversy or opposing viewpoints if relevant. 

4. Suggest you develop your topic using three or four key themes and clearly define connections to tourism/hospitality.  Use bold headings to separate the topics/themes. Weave your references into your themes.  

5. Discuss global implications such as who is impacted, what sorts of impacts (economic, environmental, socio-cultural, positive and negative), duration of impacts, strategies underway that mitigate negative impacts or accelerate positive impacts etc. Use bold headings to separate the topics.

6. Explain lessons to be learned, or best practices or recommendation arising from this issue for the travel and hospitality industry. Although this requires some thought on your part, the response must still be in third person, and based on your findings. These recommendations come from the research you did.

7. End your paper with a one paragraph conclusion that summarizes the main findings from your research on the topic. Do not introduce new material in the conclusion.

More details will be provided in class

Topics to think about.

Topics could include, but are not limited to, sustainable practices (be specific), the role of technology (be specific), e-commerce, the quest for authenticity, tourism as a force for peace, tourism as a force for poverty alleviation, food security, foreign ownership of tourism assets, cultural practices, indigenous tourism, emerging markets, emerging trends, political climate and unrest, disaster impacts and implications for management, over-tourism, the effects of terrorism in a region, best practices in cruise tourism (regional perspective suggested), managing heritage sites, the role of interpretation, enclavism, ...

Length: approximately 1800 words (minimum 1600/maximum 2400 words) minimum 6 academic references. Be sure to clearly source all of your information with proper APA referencing

Helpful suggestions.

· Begin early

· Begin by outlining an issue, question, or topic that is of interest to you related to business and globalization.

· Attend the Research session Tuesday Oct. 8 (9 - noon).

· Present your initial question or topic along with preliminary background to the instructor using the assignment 1 intention sheet for approval no later than the end of Unit 6 (Wednesday Oct. 16)

· Research your topic through a variety of sources including academic journals, news services, magazines and other publications, online sources (reputable), and other available references.  While non-academic sources can be used, there must be at least 6 academic sources that are relevant and current.

· Find articles that support the argument made in your paper, and if possible others that might contrast to the views 

· Discuss the potential implications for global tourism/hospitality businesses including opportunities, threats, and positive and negative impacts. Be specific – who are the possible winners and losers (if any)? Why is this an important issue? Why should anyone care? 

· Remember, this is not just a summary of the issue. You must provide some analysis and support or evidence for your analysis.  

· Take advantage of the opportunity to present a polished draft to your instructor no later than 10 days prior to due date (Sun. Oct. 20) for feedback. 

· Offer some suggestions or recommendations on what you feel global tourism/hospitality businesses should or could do regarding your topic. Can they take mitigate any negative effects or take advantage of any positive spin offs arising from the issue? Do they need to prepare so that they can prevent problems from occurring?

· Have a strong conclusion with the key findings and ideas.