Tourism Policy & Strategy/Aviation Policy Final Assessment Academic Year 2016-2017 Task Assessment two will take the form of a closed book examination. The university will give you a place and time to undertake this exercise. This could be anytime between 1st -20thMay inclusive. PLEASE DO NOT ARRANGE TO GO AWAY ON HOLIDAY DURING THESE DATES. THE UNIVERSITY WILL NOT PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE DATE FOR YOU TO SIT THE EXAMINATION. On the day concerned you will be asked to answer one of three questions. Here the choice of what question you answer is entirely up to you. These questions will reflect each of the three main parts of this module namely: • The study of mega-policy (Part 3) Because this is a closed book exercise you will not be allowed to take you notes into the room with you. The assessment will be expected to take place in examination conditions i.e. in a quiet and respectful work environment. You will have two hours to complete this exercise. The assessment will generate 60% of the total marks allocated to this module. If you have any questions regarding this element of the module assessment please speak to the module tutor as soon as possible. Assessment Questions Answer any one of the following questions: 1. Various attempts to produce mega-policy have invariably led to a series of strategies that have failed to increase the attractiveness or competitiveness of companies organisations or destinations at the pan-European level. Discuss In answering these questions include examples from your respective industry (i.e. aviation). Assessment Criteria: You will be assessed according to the following marking criteria: Mark awarded Marking criteria 70% + Excellent to Outstanding NB: A mark above 80% indicates an exceptional piece of work that excels in respect of these criteria Presentation • Clearly and legibly written • Within agreed word limit Skills • Well-structured, coherent argument(s) • Very good use of relevant evidence (primary and secondary sources and materials) to support and illustrate the argument(s) made • Where appropriate, evidence of independent research • Comprehensive examination of the subject of the assignment • Exclusion of irrelevant material • Correct and comprehensive citation of all sources in a recognised format Knowledge • Clear and strong evidence of current knowledge and debates relevant to the assignment • Clear and strong evidence of current knowledge of core / central concepts relevant to the assignment • Clear and strong evidence of critical appreciation of sources used Understanding • Demonstrates ability to think independently, originally and critically 60-69% Very Good Presentation • Clearly and legibly written • Within agreed word limit Skills • Well-structured, clear argument(s) • Good use of relevant material to support the argument(s) made • Comprehensive examination of the subject of the assignment • Correct and comprehensive citation of all sources in a recognised format Knowledge • Clear and strong evidence of current knowledge and debates relevant to the assignment Understanding • Evidence of ability to reflect critically on the subject of the assignment 50-59% Satisfactory to Good Presentation • Clearly and legibly written • Within agreed word limit Skills • Evidence of attempt to construct argument(s), which may have gaps or lack clarity • Evidence of reading and awareness of relevant issues / debates • Appropriate sources adequately cited Knowledge • Evidence of knowledge relevant to the assignment Understanding • Some evidence of engagement with, and analysis of, material covered in the module 40-49% Bare Pass to Adequate Presentation • Legibly written • Within agreed word limit • Generally weak and / or careless Skills • Some evidence of attempt to address the question • Evidence of some reading relevant to the topic • Barely adequate use / referencing of sources Knowledge • Limited knowledge of subject area • Over-reliance of material covered in class Understanding • Limited understanding of concepts and ideas relevant to the assignment 30-39% FAIL Presentation • Poorly presented and / or illegible • Beyond or substantially below agreed word limit Skills • Little of no evidence of attempt to address the question • Overly repetitious and / or descriptive • Inclusion of irrelevant material • Little or no evidence of reading relevant to the topic • Sources adequately cited or not cited Knowledge • Very little or no evidence of knowledge of, or reading in, subject area • Opinions expressed without any supporting evidence Understanding • Little of no evidence of understanding of the concepts / ideas relevant to the assignment and / or misunderstanding of these 0-29% FAIL Presentation • Very poorly presented and / or illegible • Beyond or substantially below agreed word limit Skills • No evidence of attempt to answer the question • No evidence of planning answer • Overly repetitious and / or descriptive • Substantial inclusion of irrelevant material • No attempt to cite material adequately or to provide references Knowledge • No evidence of knowledge of, or reading in, subject area • Opinions expressed without supporting evidence Understanding • No evidence of understanding of the concepts / ideas relevant to the assignment and / or complete misunderstandings of these . Guidelines: You are advised to spend some time thinking about your answer. Previous experience suggests the earlier you start thinking about this task the more successful you will be in tackling your question. Here a clear plan and elements of an argument are essential. Perhaps it might be a good idea to produce a model answer and try and replicate this on the day. Scripts should be written in essay format. There is, however, no need to include a bibliography. You simply will not have time. The examination assistant will collect completed scripts at the end of the session. Remember you have two hours to undertake this exercise. Plan your answer around this time frame and what you can realistically write in two hours. If you have any questions please come and see me as soon as possible. Remember staff tend to be very busy during the examination/final assessment period.