Journal Article Review Due in 4 Hours 1000 Words

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Course name: Sport Tourism Course code: MSM 611

Journal Article Review 1

Instructor: Prof. K. Swart Date: 28 February 2018 For the journal article you select to review, please address the questions and prompts aligned with each article in brief discussion with the class and follow up with a formal, written submission (see grading rubric). Article 1 Swart, K., George, R., Cassar, J. & Sneyd, D. (2017). The 2014 FIFA World Cup: Tourists’ satisfaction levels and likelihood of repeat visitation to Rio de Janeiro. Journal of Destination Marketing and Management, [Online]. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdmm.2017.01.001

1. Provide a short overview of the article. 2. Evaluate the methodological approach adopted by the authors, including the limitations

of the methodology used. 3. Discuss the main findings and conclusions of the study. 4. In terms of the managerial implications of the findings, what recommendations would

you provide to other cities similar to Rio from a destination marketing perspective? Article 2 Towner, N. (2016). Community participation and emerging surfing tourism destinations: a case study of the Mentawai Islands. Journal of Sport and Tourism, 20(1), 1-19.

1. Provide a short overview of the article. 2. Evaluate the methodological approach adopted by the authors, including the limitations

of the methodology used. 3. Discuss the main findings and conclusions of the study. 4. In terms of developing a sustainable surf tourism industry, what recommendations

would you provide to other similar destinations from a community tourism based perspective?

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Article 3 Shipway, R., King, K., Lee, I.S. & Brown, G. (2016). Understanding cycle tourism experiences at the Tour Down Under. Journal of Sport and Tourism, 20(1), 21-39.

1. Provide a short overview of the article. 2. Evaluate the methodological approach adopted by the authors. 3. Discuss the main findings and conclusions of the study. 5. In terms of the managerial implications of the findings, what recommendations would

you provide to the Dubai Tour and Abu Dhabi Tour from a destination experience perspective?

MSM 611 Sport Tourism Journal Article Review Rubric

Outstanding Sufficient Insufficient Discussion Demonstrates

preparation and understanding of the topic. Communicated well to colleagues in an engaging manner. (18-20 points)

Adequately presents the information with some lapses in understanding. Discussion demonstrates basic understanding, but is somewhat unclear and difficult to follow. (15-17 points)

Insufficient understanding and organization of ideas. Discussion poorly communicated and difficult to follow. (0-14 points)

Content items (1-4) Item is completely, clearly, and concisely addressed. (14-15 points for each item)

Item is partially, but sufficiently, addressed and somewhat unclear. (12-13 points for each item)

Item is not clearly addressed. (0-11 points for each item)

Formatting Perfect APA formatting (title page, page headings and numberings, reference page- if necessary), clear writing with no more than minor spelling and grammar errors. (19-20 points)

Elements of APA formatting missing or improperly done. Writing has few, but noticeable, grammar and spelling errors. (14-18 points)

Poorly formatted or no evidence of formatting. Several, noticeable, grammar and spelling errors. (0-13 points)

Total Max. 100 points (15% weighting) Address the four prompts related to the journal article you selected in a brief, APA formatted paper (APA title page, page headings and numbers, reference page- if necessary…)

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