summarising a journal article (1000 words)topic: Gotham, KF 2007, 'Destination New Orleans: commodification, rationalization, and the rise of urban tourism',...

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TOUR 1001 Understanding Travel and Tourism Assignment 2 – Summary of article

Length – 2xA4 pages using font 12 Times New Roman (Single line spacing). Due date – Assignment 2, Friday 3 rd

May by 11p.m.

Up to 5% of the marks will be deducted from final mark for incorrect spelling and/or grammar and for failure to follow guidelines for title page. Late

assignments will receive a 10% penalty per day late. Fail 2 Fail 1 Pass 2 Pass 1 Credit Distinction High Distinction

Understanding of

article content. (75%)

Minimal understanding

of content of the set

article, indicated in

incorrect statements

and excessive

quotation.

Major aspects of the

article completely

omitted.

Some

understanding of

content of the set

article.

No explanation of

theoretical

framework and

methodology used

in the article.

Failure to

discriminate

between

important and

peripheral aspects.

Too much

quotation.

Most major

aspects

distinguished

from peripheral

aspects.

Excessive use of

quotation, thus

avoiding

explanation.

Major aspects of

the article

identified and

explained.

Some unnecessary

use of quotation,

thus avoiding

explanation.

Major aspects of

the content of the

article identified.

Unnecessary

quotation avoided.

Clear demonstration of

understanding of

content and purpose of

the article, shown in the

links made between

examples and

theoretical framework.

Unnecessary quotation

avoided.

Thorough understanding

of key aspects of the

article, its content and

purpose, shown in the

links made between

examples and

theoretical framework.

Individuality shown in

organisation of the

content of the summary

while remaining true to

the intent of the

content.

Adherence to

summarising

guidelines outlined in

relevant Information

sheet. (25%)

Complete failure to

adhere to guidelines for

summarising an article.

Some adherence

to guidelines.

Errors in

formatting article

reference details.

Failure to provide

page numbers for

Some

adherence to

guidelines.

Formatting of

reference

details error

free.

Page numbers

Complete

adherence to

referencing

guidelines.

Ideas grouped

successfully in

most cases.

Improvement

Complete

adherence to

referencing

guidelines.

Ideas grouped

successfully in well-

constructed

paragraphs.

Complete adherence to

referencing guidelines.

Ideas appropriately

grouped in well-

constructed paragraphs.

Concise words and other

written expressions well

Complete adherence to

referencing guidelines.

Concise written

expression. Ideas

appropriately grouped

in well-constructed

paragraphs.

Demonstrated

2

quotations.

Failure to group

ideas in well-

constructed

paragraphs.

Some repetition of

points already

made.

correctly

provided for

quotations.

Failure to group

ideas in well-

constructed

paragraphs.

Some repetition

of points

already made.

needed in choice

of concise words

and other written

expressions.

Minor

improvements

needed in choosing

concise words and

other written

expressions.

chosen. understanding of the

difference between a

summary and a

paraphrase.

Summary comment & grade

The Graduate qualities being assessed by this assignment are indicated by an X:

x GQ1: operate effectively with and upon a body of

knowledge

GQ5: are committed to ethical action and social responsibility

GQ2: are prepared for lifelong learning

x GQ6: communicate effectively

GQ3: are effective problem solvers

GQ7: demonstrate an international perspective

GQ4:can work both autonomously and

collaboratively