Assessment Information 1
Subject Code: HAT301
Subject Name: Attraction and Event Management
Assessment Title: Length: Event Brief
800 words (+/- 10% allowable range)
Weighting: 30%
Total Marks:
Submission: 100
Online via Turnitin
Due Date: Week 5
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Assessment Description
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The purpose of this individual assignment is to develop student skills in understanding the role of events and attractions within the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. This will enable you to learn the building blocks of the events management.
Individually, you are required to analyse an event of your choice and create a brief 800 words event overview of its core elements. In your event brief you must consider the following aspects:
I. Title Page
II. Event Brief Analysis:
a. Identify the type, dimension and associated attractions of the chosen event.
b. Provide a brief analysis of the categorisation indicators such as
? Form or content (e.g. Sports event, cultural event, business event, etc.)
? Location and Size
? Budget considerations
? Number of participants
c. Identify Event Stakeholders and discuss their involvement in the chosen event. III. Reference List
You must incorporate theories and concepts related to events management discussed in the topics from weeks 1 to 4. In preparing your event brief, you will need to use at least 12 sources of information that are referenced in accordance with Kaplan Harvard Referencing Guide. These may include corporate websites, government publications, industry reports, census data, journal articles, and newspaper articles.
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Assignment Submission
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You are also encouraged to submit your work well in advance of the deadline to avoid any possible delay with the Turnitin similarity report or any other technical difficulties that may occur
Late assignment submission penalties
Penalties will be imposed on late assignment submissions in accordance with Kaplan Business School “late assignment submission penalties” policy.
Number of days Penalty
1* - 9 days 5% per day for each calendar day late deducted from the total marks available
10 - 14 days 50% deducted from the total marks available.
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*Assignments submitted at any stage within the first 24 hours after deadline will be considered to be one day late and therefore subject to the associated penalty
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HAT301 Assessment 1 Marking Rubric – Event Brief 30%
Marking Criteria NN (Fail) 0 – 49% P (Pass) 50 – 64% CR (Credit) 65 – 74% DN (Distinction) 75 – 84% HD (High Distinction) 85 – 100%
Event Review and Analysis
/40 marks
Your analysis lacks depth, and your interpretation is not
relevant to the assessment criteria.
You have analysed some event specific information, although your
interpretation is not always relevant to the assessment criteria.
You have analysed most of the event specific information required by this assessment.
You have analysed and interpreted accurate event information.
You have analysed and interpreted accurate and specific event information.
Research
/30 marks
Your research lacks focus because of an unsuitable choice of sources.
You have selected some appropriate scholarly sources.
Better use of quality sources would help focus your research.
Your research is focused,
drawn from an appropriate range of scholarly sources.
It is obvious that your research is focused, complemented by a quality selection and range of scholarly sources.
It is clearly obvious that your research is extensive and
focused, complemented by a
quality selection and range of scholarly sources.
Event Brief
Format
/30 marks
Total Marks
/100
Spelling and/or grammar is consistently incorrect,
impacting on the flow and readability of your review.
The format chosen for your event brief lacks thought and
consideration for the intended audience.
In-text referencing and/or reference list is mostly incorrect or non-existent.
Even though grammar and spelling are an issue, they do not detract
very much from the readability of your review.
The format chosen for your event brief is appropriate, but major
improvements would enhance its presentation.
In-text referencing and the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan
Harvard Referencing Style, with major errors.
Mostly correct grammar and spelling are very good but with occasional errors.
The format chosen for your event brief is appropriate, but some improvements would
enhance its presentation.
In-text referencing and the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style,with minor errors throughout and the occasional major error.
Errors in grammar and spelling are rare.
Your event brief is professionally presented and has been submitted in the appropriate format.
In-text referencing and the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style, with only the occasional minor error.
Correct grammar and spelling throughout the review with no obvious errors.
Your event brief is professionally presented and exceeds
expectations in what is evidently suitable for a high-grade commercial environment.
In-text referencing and the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with no errors.
Feedback and Grades will be released via Turnitin
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