Assignment 1 Description Marks out of Wtg(%) Due date Essay 50.00 50.00 14 April 2015 Length: 3000 words Based on: Modules 1 2 3 4 5 Aim The aim of this assignment is to help you integrate and understand the basic concepts and ideas that underlie ecotourism. It will involve careful reading about the issues contained in the course materials and other readings and providing an overview of the important literature. This essay will give you the opportunity to think about these issues and then present an argument on the topic. Course objectives for this assignment are listed in the schedule of assessment objectives under ‘Assessment scheme’. Topic Ecotourism is regarded as a sustainable form of tourism and is linked to the green paradigm (Weaver 2008). Explain how ecotourism is different to other forms of tourism and discuss whether the motivations of ecotourists differ substantially from other tourists. Assignment details An essay should present a number of points that discuss the different issues relating to the statement or questions in the topic. These points should combine to build an overall argument to support your viewpoint. Your argument should be based on the relevant literature and illustrated by examples case studies and research from your text selected readings and other sources. You should avoid using the study modules as a reference; instead you should find the original or another source. Please refer to the Communication skills handbook (Summers & Smith 3rd edn) for information about preparing and writing an essay. The following are minimum requirements for the assignment: ? The assignment should be presented as an essay with an introduction main body and conclusion. You should give your essay a title and include a title page. ? The essay must describe and discuss issues that relate the text and other readings to the topic. ? A range of references in addition to your text and selected readings including at least two journal articles should be included. Note that the journal articles must be original articles that you actually access not simply cited from another source. ? Assignments must be typed using 12 point font (preferably Times New Roman) and 1.5 line spacing. The essay must not exceed the stipulated word length ( /– 10%). ? All assignments are expected to have correct grammar punctuation spelling and referencing using the Harvard style of referencing. Please refer to the Communication skills handbook (Summers & Smith 3rd edn) for detailed advice. Please refer to the University website for extension guidelines if they are required. Marking criteria for assignment 1 Marking criteria Marks Content: Evidence of wide reading including academic texts and at least two journal articles Appropriate and indepth use of evidence and references relevant to the topic Use of relevant examples or case studies 15 Understanding and analysis: Ability to analyse the key issues and present your comments Demonstrated understanding of relevant concepts Clear and logical presentation of material Clear and persuasive argument to support your position 25 Presentation: Correct spelling punctuation grammar referencing essay format 10 Total 50
