Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management -journal article and write one paragraph that explains what it is about and what evidence is used to support the argument.

Presentation Script

Instructions

This assessment is designed to get you researching and thinking critically about contemporary global issues in tourism, and prepare a script which will be the basis of a presentation (A2).

You will  choose three (3) contemporary issues influencing tourism globally. Next, you should research recent industry and academic sources (2015/2018) to locate evidence and examples of each issue to then provide discussion of the implications for tourism. 

Your assignment will be a 1000-word script (referenced in text). The script will form the basis of Assessment 2 – presentation – and be presented as follows:

1. Introduction (50 words) – provide an introduction to identify the three issues.

2. Body (900 words) – the body should introduce,describe and explain the three global issues using a sub-heading for each issue.

3. Conclusion (50 words) – a brief conclusion to summarise implications of the issues for global tourism into the future.

4. Reference List – a list of references – minimum 6 – (industry and academic).

Note: the word count excludes references and reference list.  

Marking Criteria

Global Tourism Issue No. 1	4 marks
Global Tourism Issue No. 2	4 marks
Global Tourism Issue No. 3	4 marks
Referencing	1 mark
Expression	2 marks

Assessment 2: Presentation

This assessment is for these students only: Gold Coast; Melbourne - Hotel School; Online; Sydney - Hotel School.

Assessment	Group/ individual	Learning outcomes	Grading indicator	Min Score	Weight	Length/ duration	Due	Professional accreditation
Presentation	Individual	3, 4	Graded	N/A	30%	15 minutes - minimum 12 slides - audio delivery	07 Jan 2019 11:00 PM	N/A

Audio Presentation

Instructions

This assessment requires you to formally present information which was scripted in Assessment 1, to the listener/ audience using audio recorded PowerPoint slides. The information in this presentation will be based on Assessment 1. 

The PowerPoint slides must be prepared and audio recorded as being delivered in a professional setting. They will show evidence of academic research, discussion of literature, links with three (3) contemporary global issues in tourism raised in Assessment 1.

You will provide a well prepared and presented set of slides. You will need to practise audio delivery to pace the presentation. It must be clear and concise so the audience can understand. Provide discussion of points raised including concluding statements evaluating content relevance to the future of tourism and/or hotels.

Prepare slides as if you are giving a formal presentation – DO NOT cut and paste information from Assignment 1.

Duration – 15 minutes.

Mininum – 12 slides – plus reference list.

 

Note: A guide to oral presentations can be found on the Blackboard site.  

Marking criteria

Quality of presentation materials – accuracy and content – uses rich visual images, keeping text to a minimum. – PowerPoint free of typos, errors. – In-text citation of sources, images.	10 marks
Presentation delivery – structure, pacing, audio, expression, duration. Major points from your report clearly identified and communicated. Well structured, organised research presentation. Keeps to time limit. Clear & audible delivery.	15 marks
Presenter gives synopsis of issues raised.	5 marks