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Assessment Information Subject Code: HAT203 Subject Name: Hospitality and Tourism Management Assessment Title: Group report and presentation (Group of 3/4 students) Weighting: 20% report 10% presentation Total Marks: 30 Due Date: 5/6/2017 3.55pm AEST online submission Assessment Description Assessment 3: Group report and presentation (Group of 3/4 students) Weighting: 20% +10% Length: 2000 words approximately Due: Week 12 Description: For this assessment, students are to select two hotels /accommodation in your local city. Go to their website and identify, evaluate and compare following components. Prepare a report based on your evaluation and areas that may need improvement. This analysis is based on any information available publicly. You are not required to visit any site. You are required to:  conduct an in-depth investigation on  product(room types, conference/meeting facility, restaurant/bar, additional facilities such as pool, wifi etc. )  price(differences based on booking time/season, cancellation policies)  place(GDS, Internet, phone booking, Intermediary i.e. agents)  promotions(free breakie, airport transfer etc. ).  You are to use the report format and include title page, executive summary, introduction, description of your business, analysis of above mentioned factors and recommendations  Students are to work within groups of three to four students.  Use figures and tables to present your findings Your lecturer will provide more details during the tutorials to assist with this assessment. Tips for Working in groups: Group assessments are a great tool for learning and are used in top universities around the world. Some of the major benefits of group assessments are as follows:  Promotes communication skills.  Promotes and rewards teamwork and collaboration.  Promotes project management skills and interdependence. Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B.  Emphasises the need for accountability.  Becoming work ready.  For a number of reasons group work may not work well. If this happen within your group, you should raise this issue with your Lecturer as early as possible so that steps may be taken to resolve the issue or issues. Please note students may not pass a group assessment if there is insufficient contribution. The Presentation: to be done in class during week-12 Present your findings from the group service audit report in class during lecture and tutorial time with the use of Power point and other appropriate audio/visual support.  No more than 20 minutes with a 10-15 minute presentation and 5-10 min Q & A .  Visual content of slides & multimedia content is expected  All group members must present and be involved  Suggested number of slides max 10-12 to be handed in at time of presentation COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment Report Marking Rubrics Criteria HD (High Distinction) 85%-100% DN (Distinction) 75%-84% CR (Credit) 65%-74% P (Pass) 50%-64% NN (Fail) 0%-49% Comments Introduction o Comprehensive statement of aims and scope. o Sufficiently detailed statement of aims and scope o Solid outline of aims and scope o Brief outline of aims or scope o Does not state aims or scope Research and Analytical Skills o Critically analyses and interprets business specific information to an excellent level of understanding. o Analysis clearly identifies, defines and applies relevant theories and concepts. o Extensive research is evident; quality selection and range of scholarly sources employed. o Analyses and interprets business specific information to a high level of understanding. o Analysis convincingly identifies, defines and applies relevant theories and concepts. o High degree of research effort evident; quality selection and range of scholarly sources employed. o Analyses business specific information to a good working knowledge. o Good working knowledge of relevant theories and concepts. o Research is focused, drawn from an appropriate range of scholarly sources, however could be more extensive in nature. o Analyses business specific information to a limited degree. o Analysis identifies, defines and applies limited relevant theories and concepts. o Research effort limited however evident; both in-text referencing and reference list employed. o Analysis lacks depth, and interpretation lacking or irrelevant. o Analysis does not identify, define or apply relevant theories and concepts. o Research is either absent or lacks focus due to unsuitable choice of sources. Conclusion o Draws together the key findings of the analysis comprehensively and convincingly. o Excellent evaluations with succinct & highly developed recommendations. o Draws together the key findings of the analysis comprehensively. o Very good conclusions with a number of credible recommendations. o Draws together the key findings of the analysis in a well-written manner. o Good conclusions with several reasonable recommendations. o Draws together the findings of the analysis in an acceptable manner. o Acceptable conclusions with limited recommendations. o Does not draw together the key findings of the analysis. o No real conclusion apparent. Report Structure and Presentation o Writing is consistently cohesive and of excellent academic and professional standard. o Grammar and spelling are flawless (or close enough) throughout the report. o Seamless flow between discussion points and sections. o Report is professionally presented to required formatting standards. o In-text referencing and reference list are correct. o Writing is cohesive and of high academic and professional standard. o Grammar and spelling are of excellent quality throughout the report. o Logical and rational flow between discussion points and sections. o Formatting is well presented with only minor errors. o In-text referencing and reference list are mostly correct. o Writing is easily readable but not always cohesive. o Grammar and spelling are very good. o Ideas/themes developed, but connections not always obvious. o Flow and readability have opportunity for improvement. o Format chosen is mostly appropriate. o In-text referencing and reference list are very good but there are some errors. o Writing is understandable but infrequently cohesive. o Grammar and spelling contain some errors. o Critical thinking shows limitations. o Format chosen is good enough but requires improvement. o In-text referencing and reference list are acceptable but errors are obvious throughout. o Writing mostly disjointed, demonstrating little or no structure. o Spelling and/or grammar impact on flow and readability. o No evidence of critical thinking. o Format chosen lacks structure and cohesion. o In-text referencing and/or referencing list missing and/or incorrect. Comments: Assignment Mark/Grade: COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment Marking Rubrics – Presentation Presentation and Slides Submission Criterion (10%) HD >85% D >75% CR > 65% Pass > 50% Fail < 50% Power point slides submission Submitted power point slides are of high professional quality and have logical flow & sequence (15 marks) o Grammar and spelling are flawless. o Seamless flow between discussion points and sections. o Grammar and spelling are of high quality. o Logical and rational flow between discussion points and sections. o Writing is easily readable but not always cohesive. o Grammar and spelling are good. Ideas/themes developed, but connections not always obvious. Flow & readability have opportunity for improvement. o Writing is understandable but infrequently cohesive. o Grammar and spelling contain regular errors. o Format chosen is good enough but requires improvement. o Writing mostly disjointed, demonstrating little or no structure. o Spelling and/or grammar impact on flow and readability. o Format chosen lacks structure and cohesion. Introduction and background Presenters establish rapport with the audience and demonstrate confidence in the topic and stimulate class discussion (10 marks) o Group introduction is meticulously prepared, succinct and engaging. o High rapport with audience in the first few seconds. o Group introduction is well prepared and engaging. o Good rapport with audience in the first few minutes. o Group introduction is quite well prepared, succinct to some extent and engaging to some degree. o Some rapport with audience in the first few minutes. o Group introduction satisfactory with some degree of audience engagement. o Group introduction is not satisfactory, with limited audience engagement. Content & Knowledge of Topics The presentation demonstrates research and analysis of the questions via careful reading of the article and extra research (15 Marks) o Critically analyses and interprets business specific information. o Extensive research is evident; meticulous selection of credible and respected academic resources. o Analyses and interprets business specific information to a high level of understanding. o High degree of research effort evident; quality selection of sources. o Good working knowledge of relevant theories and concepts. o Research is focused, drawn from an appropriate range of sources, however could be more extensive in nature. o Analyses business specific information to a limited degree. o Research effort limited however evident. o Analysis lacks depth, and interpretation lacking or irrelevant. o Research is either absent or lacks focus due to unsuitable choice of sources. Application of Concepts and Perspectives The presentation presents a cohesive argument on decision making issues (20 Marks) o Analysis and convincingly identifies, defines and applies relevant theories and concepts. o Analysis clearly identifies, defines and applies relevant theories and concepts. o Analyses business specific information to a good working knowledge. o Analysis identifies, defines and applies limited relevant theories and concepts. o Analysis does not identify, define or apply relevant theories and concepts. Presentation The presentation demonstrates a well- rehearsed delivery (20 Marks) o Highly time managed and organized. Very well-rehearsed presentation. o Well time managed and organized. Well-rehearsed. o Quite well time managed and organized. Presentation is quite well rehearsed. o Not entirely well organized or time managed but overall satisfactory. o Disorganised and presentation not well performed overall. Stimulation of Class Discussion The presentation stimulated pertinent discussion and questions from the class (20 marks) o The presentation incited interesting questions and discussion from a large number of classmates o The presentation incited interesting questions and discussion from a substantial number of classmates o The presentation incited interesting questions and discussion from some classmates o The presentation incited interesting questions and discussion from a limited number of classmates o The presentation incited no questions and discussion from classmates Total: 10 % of your final grade = 10 marks COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B.