Reflective journal - 1000 words

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ASSESSMENT 3 BRIEF

Subject Code and Title EVN301 Events Policy and Strategy

Assessment Reflective Journal

Individual/Group Individual

Length 1,000 words (+/- 10%)

Learning Outcomes d) Reflect upon the impact of policy, strategic events management, and asset management upon strategic event planning

Submission Due By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 6 (week 12)

Weighting 20%

Total Marks 100 marks

Context:

This exercise is designed for students to demonstrate their critical thinking skills as they

relate to the content covered in this subject. Students should reflect on their own learning

experiences outside of the theoretical space and demonstrate their understanding of event

policies, strategy and the use of events to drive either corporate or community objectives.

Instructions:

You are to choose an event that you have attended and write a reflective journal demonstrating

your understanding of content covered in the course. You will be assessed on your critical thinking

skills, your understanding of key policy and strategy principles and how they relate to the event

industry.

The best way to accomplish this task is to consider the following questions in relation to a specific

event that you have attended or have knowledge of:

1. Did the event drive social or economic development for the event host or key supporters?

2. Who benefited from the event?

3. Was there a return on investment? How was this measured?

4. Why did the Government or Corporate support this event?

5. Were there negative impacts? How were these mitigated?

6. Is there an example of a competing event (public or private) that performed better on the

delivery of community/corporate objectives?

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Your reflective journal should not be a simple recitation of the material that has been

covered. You should use your post to demonstrate your understanding of the subject matter

and any broader implications of what you have learnt, including how you see your learning

experiences extending beyond the classroom.

Referencing:

Cite your sources using correct APA 6th ed. style of referencing. In addition to academic references,

you are encouraged to include diagrams, pictures, screen shots, links to websites, YouTube video or

similar, providing they are relevant to the topic and/or illustrative of your example.

Similarly, you can reference from your personal experience either working on events or attending

events. The citation in the text would be of the form (Pers. Exp. 01). In the reference list this would

be:

 Pers. Exp. 01 <Date of the event>, <name of the event>, <Place where it was held>

For example:

 Pers. Exp. 01. 24 Oct 2017, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi Beach NSW.

Referencing must be included in-text, with a reference list provided at the end of the post.

Submission Instructions:

Submit your final Reflective Journal word document into Assessment 3 submission link in the

Assessment section found in the main navigation menu of the subject Blackboard site. Your

Reflective Journal will be formally graded via the Grade Centre by your learning facilitator.

Submit your Reflective Journal in an academic style, including both in-text citation and a full

reference list using the APA 6th edition style of referencing. Please see the Academic Skills page on

Blackboard for information on referencing in APA 6th ed.: https://laureate-

au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id

=_2498849_1

As a student, you have responsibility with regard to your academic conduct whilst studying. This

conduct is clearly outlined in the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure document. Please review

this document before submission.

The learning facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the Blackboard portal. Feedback

can be viewed in My Grades.

The Learning Rubric below is your guide to how you will be marked in this assessment. Please be

sure to check this rubric very carefully before your submission.

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Learning Rubric: EVN301 Assessment 3

Assessment Attributes

Fail (Unacceptable) 0-49%

Pass (Functional)

50-64%

Credit (Proficient)

65-74%

Distinction (Advanced)

75 -84%

High Distinction (Exceptional)

85-100%

Overall understanding of the topics and progression

40 %

Limited use and understanding of required concepts and knowledge.

Adequate use of definitions demonstrating knowledge and the development over the course Shows the ability to interpret relevant information and apply it to the real-life industry

Thorough knowledge of the terminology. Demonstrates a capacity to explain relevant development of knowledge. Well-developed analysis and with application of recommendations and evident critical thinking skills.

Highly developed understanding of the topics and its application to events. Shows a deep understanding of their learning process. Thoroughly developed and creative analysis and application of subject knowledge. High-level critical thinking skills in relation to subject materials as they apply to industry.

A sophisticated understanding of the topic. Shows the topic limitations and areas of improvement Highly sophisticated and creative analysis and application of subject knowledge. Sophisticated critical thinking skills in relation to subject materials as they apply to industry. Good evidence of additional thought and research beyond that contained within the subject.

Use of examples to illustrate the topics

30 %

Provides no example. Adequate examples to illustrate the topic.

Relevant examples are used to illustrate the topic. Limited analysis

Varied examples are used to both illustrate and discuss the limitations of the topic.

Cogent and contrasting examples are used to emphasise the topic.

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Professional and well written 20 %

Writing, composition of ideas, and sentence structure are unprofessional. Difficult to understand for readers, no logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, lacks supporting evidence. Readers cannot follow basic concepts. Minimal information and interaction.

Composition of ideas and sentence structure are adequate. Information, arguments and/or evidence are written in a way that is not always clear and logical. Line of reasoning is often difficult to follow.

Reflective journal lacks insight, depth or is superficial

Composition of ideas and sentence structure are good. Information, arguments and evidence are well written, mostly clear flow of ideas and arguments. Line of reasoning is easy to follow.

Reflective journal shows some insight, depth & is connected with events, topic or activity.

Composition of ideas and sentence structure are very clear and in organised manner. Information, arguments and evidence are very well written; the information is logical, clear and well supported by evidence. Reflective Journal shows insight & depth. Personal opinion is expressed in an appropriate style & shows a good depth of understanding.

Composition of ideas and sentence structure are exceptionally clear and in organised manner. Expertly written; the post is logical, persuasive, and well supported by evidence, demonstrating a clear flow of ideas, opinions and arguments. Reflective journal shows extensive insight & depth. Personal opinion is expressed in an appropriate style & shows a very high level of depth of understanding.

Correct citation of key

resources and

evidence

10%

Demonstrates

inconsistent use of

good quality, credible

and relevant resources

to support and develop

ideas.

Does not use sufficient

sources.

Demonstrates use of

credible and relevant

resources to support and

develop ideas, however,

these are not always

explicit or well-

developed.

Demonstrates use of

credible and relevant

resources to support and

develop ideas. Shows good

evidence of attempts to

source information.

Uses a sufficient number

of sources.

Demonstrates use of

good quality, credible

and relevant resources to

support and develop

arguments and

statements.

Demonstrates use of

high quality, credible and

relevant resources to

support and develop

arguments and position

statements.

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Does not include

correct references or in-

text citations; does not

use APA 6th style.

Uses sufficient sources,

however can be greatly

improved.

Attempt made to include

references or in-text

citations, however these

are sometimes

insufficient for research

purposes, or incorrect;

uses APA 6th style,

however may contain

some citation or

referencing errors.

Incorporates in-text and

citations references from

suitable sources; uses APA

6th style, however may

contain minor citation or

referencing errors.

Shows evidence of wide

scope for sourcing

evidence.

Incorporates in-text and

citations references from

suitable sources; uses

APA 6th style, containing

minimal and or no errors.

Shows evidence of wide

scope for sourcing

evidence.

Incorporates in-text and citations references from suitable sources; uses APA 6th style, containing no errors.