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Chapter 1

Introduction

Introduction 750 words

1.1 Importance of the topic

This project is based on a proposal for my Capstone project on the effects of Ecotourism underwater sculpture in Grenada. The aim of my research topic is to analysis and investigate the positive and negative effects surrounding ecotourism and the Underwater Sculpture Park in Grenada. Furthermore, my research will also look at the implications issues that may arise surrounding the Underwater Sculpture Park situated in Marine Park. for example, examine the history and facts, as well as conducting interview with Grenada Tourist Board, Prime Minister of Grenada and fellow tourist who has visit the site whilst on vacation as well as getting feedback of their opinion. Also investigating the increasing popularity of ecotourism.

Link the ecotourism and the underwater sculpture Park

1.1 Background Information

The tiny Caribbean island of Grenada is one of the smallest independent countries in the western hemisphere.

Known as the Spice Island, it is the world’s second-largest producer of nutmeg after Indonesia and a significant producer of mace, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Grenada also boasts beautiful scenery with fertile valleys, rainforests and mountain lakes and its tropical climate and excellent beaches are a big draw for tourists.

Grenada made international headlines in 1983 when a spilt in the governing left-wing party led to the overthrow and execution of the country charismatic leader Maurice Bishop and provided the pretext for a US invasion of the island.

Grenada population is of African or mixed African and European descent.

1.2 Rationale Rational of the research problems - The effects I have identified from the literature review on ecotourism (500)

1.3 Project Aims and Objectives - research objectives (3 to 5)

· To analysis literature relating to the management of Ecotourism attractions

· To access the management aspect regarding Ecotourism for the Underwater Sculpture Park

· To examine the impact of Ecotourism

· Environmental impact of Ecotourism and the Underwater Sculpture Park - one research question (students could include more than one research question; preferably not more than 3 research questions)

· Examine Ecotourism effects of the Underwater Sculpture Park

1.4 Project objectives

1.6 Future implication of studies

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1.7 - hypothesis/hypotheses (depending on the research topic, this might not be necessary) – identify your hypothesis – prediction of what may happen for example during my research I will conduct a questionnaire survey for potential customer and conduct interviews

This chapter should include the review of previous research regarding your topic. It is suggested that this chapter includes several subheadings under which different subtopics related to the research topic are critically analysed.

In this chapter, you should include different authors and sources, prioritising peer-reviewed journals when possible.

Each topic included in the literature review should include justification of its inclusion in the chapter, according to research question and objectives.

The suggested format regarding chapter 3 (methodology) will be disclosed in another announcement,

Please regularly bring your drafts so that your tutor in class can provide you with valuable feedback. 

Chapter 2

Literature review (1000 words)

2.1 Different prospective of ecotourism

2.2 Ecotourism and the country why are they important

2.3 Ecotourism the country and Underwater Sculpture Park

This chapter should include the review of previous research regarding your topic. It is suggested that this chapter includes several subheadings under which different subtopics related to the research topic are critically analysed.

In this chapter, you should include different authors and sources, prioritising peer-reviewed journals when possible.

Each topic included in the literature review should include justification of its inclusion in the chapter, according to research question and objectives.

The suggested format regarding chapter 3 (methodology) will be disclosed in another announcement,

Please regularly bring your drafts so that your tutor in class can provide you with valuable feedback. 

Chapter 3

Methodology

Example 400 words

3.1 Introduction

As it is indicated in the title, this chapter includes the research methodology of the research project in more details, which include the author outlines, research strategy, research method, research approach, methods of data collection, selection of the sample, research process, type of data analysis, ethical considerations and the research limitations of the project.

3.2 Data collection method and tools

For the purposes of this research I have chosen primary as my method pathway. The reason I have chosen this method is because this will enable me to compile a survey questionnaire for my potential customers as well as conducting interviews with the Grenada Tourist Board, High Commission of Grenada whilst also collecting data to help me with my project.

As far as data collection tools were concerned, the conduction of the research involved the use of semi-structured questionnaire, which was used as an interview guide for the researcher, some certain questions were prepared, so as for the researcher to guide the interview towards the satisfaction of research objectives, but additional questions were made encountered during the interviews.

Some sample questions that will be included in the semi-structured questionnaires which follow:

Question 1: What do you think about Ecotourism and being the first country in the world to have the Underwater Sculpture Park in Grenada?

Question 2: What affects have you noticed regarding Ecotourism environmental issues?

Question 3: Do you think the underwater sculpture has become more popular amongst tourists visiting Grenada since it opened in 2006, and the reason why?

3.3 Data analysis

Content analysis will be used to analyse the data once survey questionnaires and interviews are completed, will enable me to measure using quantitative techniques to produce a data analysis chart from my research findings.

I will compile the information to collect data with the information I have collected will enable me to complete a data analysis chart on my findings

3.4 Limitation

As it is for every study, this research project will have following limitations:

· The size of the survey questionnaire

· Interview participation

· Setting up interviews from varies organisations

· Time limit, preparing questionnaire

Because time was quite limited, I was only able to compile and hand out 50 survey questionnaires to my potential customers.

3.5 Ethic

The current study was subject to certain ethic issues. As it was mentioned earlier, all participates reported their written acceptance regarding their participation in the research, through a signed Consent and Briefing Letter. The aim of both letters was to reassure participants that their participation in the research is voluntary and that they were free to withdraw from it any point and for any reason.

Furthermore, participants will be fully informed regarding the objectives of the study, while being reassured that their answers are treated as confidential and used only for academic purposes and only for the purposes of this research.

Participants will not be harmed or abused, both physically and psychologically, during the conduction of the research. Furthermore, as the researcher, I will create and maintain a climate of comfort throughout the research process.

whilst undertaking my research project, I will be taking in ethics consideration when conducting my questionnaire.

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