Assignment
HTM 425
Guidelines
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FORMAT OF THE PAPER
- 4 Double Spaced& Numbered pages (excluding title page, cover page and references)
- Min 3 references together with the copies of material used
- APA Style especially at citing and referencing
- Proper use of Grammar
- Table and Figure in APA style formatting
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From the syllabus
- Tourism Industry Trends Article Research Paper (4pages)
- Find a tourism trade industry or journal article that discusses a future trend we need to anticipate in the global tourism industry related to marketing, management, or finance of a popular destination. Discuss why you think it is important and whether you agree or disagree with the authors predictions. You can combine your findings from your presentation.
- A total of 5double spaced pages (excluding references and cover page) of written work that relates to tourism industry trends must be completed by the end of the semester. (Students will select their own topic under the guidance of the course instructor) Each student will prepare an individual report.
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Content of the Paper
- Find an article discussing a current trend in tourism for that destination. (It could be a possible trend for the future)
- Geographic Overview
- Brief History and Culture
- Sample Itinerary
- Stats about the popularity of the destination, etc…
- From the syllabus: Areas to Cover:
Sections of the paper will include but not limited to: Introduction, Geographic Overview of the Region/Country, Current / Future trends, Summary and the learning experience after studying that particular topic.
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Some Major things to Avoid
- Do not forget to divide your work into chapters (Eg: Introduction, Conclusion Etc)
- Do not copy the words directly from the source. Give an explanation with your own sentences
- If you have an Appendix, make sure it has a title and its at the end.
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APA LINK FROM COB International Business Department
Dr. Joel Nicholson
- Great tool
- Take a look at the examples.
- http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~jnichols/APA-Style.htm
- Thanks Dr.Nicholson
- PLEASE CHECK THE SAMPLE PAPER ON ILEARN
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How your Papers be Graded?
- HM 425 FINAL PAPER GRADING GUIDELINES:
- GENERAL FORMAT OF THE PAPER: 10 PTS
- Cover Page (2 pts)
- Table of Contents (2pts)
- Page Numbers (2pts)
- Reference page – Appendices (2pts)
- Using proper paragraphing (2pts)
- USE OF APA WITHIN THE PAPER: 10 PTS
- Proper citing of the sources used within the paper and reference page (5pts)
- Proper citing of tables and figures (5pts)
- Use of quotations or sentences paraphrased (5pts)
- GENERAL FLOW AND THE QUALITY OF THE PAPER: 10 PTS
- Use of language, grammar and punctuations (4pts)
- Flow of the paper in terms of sequential order (3pts)
- Length of sentences (3pts)
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PRESENTATION
- Trade Show Format
- Promoting and International Destination
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Questions that the participants could ask during the sessions
- HM 425 – LIST OF POSSIBLE QUESTIONS
- What are the main attractions in that area?
- Are there any Historical landmarks/Museum to visit?
- Are there Any “Must See” attractions which could fascinate travelers?
- What are the possible accommodations in that area? Classify..
- What are the good restaurants? Price Ranges??
- How safe is to travel alone and are there any place travelers should avoid going there?
- Is there any public transportation in that area? If so how it works?
- Are there any good quality shopping areas for travelers?
- Are there any factory stores, outlets to visit for travelers? Eg: winery, shoe factory…etc…
- How much is the roundtrip from SFO- to destination?
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Questions Continued
- Is there any rental places to rent a car or public transportation will work.
- How easy to transfer from airport to hotel
- Are there any suggestions on memorable items to buy for friends and family?
- What is the official language?
- Are there any hand gestures to avoid?
- Are there any cultural taboos?
- Are there any theatrical/shows/ festivals etc to see?
- What is the economic impact on tourism on that region?
- What are the exchange rates from U.S. Dollars to …..?
- Are there any dress codes when you go religious places?
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Criteria in grading your presentations
- HM 425 PRESENTATION GRADING SHEET
- Name of the Group Members:
- Date & Country to be presented:
- Layout of the Poster Board:
- Roles of the Individuals in Each Group:
- Knowledge about the topic covered:
- Additional Comments:
- Grade for Each Member:
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