Topic: REPORT WRITING<\/p>\n
Task
Select a destination in the Pacific Asia region as defined in Topic 1. The scale of the destination could be at the nation level, e.g. Vietnam or Fiji or it could be a smaller destination such as a single island such as Bali or city such as Hong Kong. Research and critically analyse tourism development in this destination and report on the following:
\u00b7briefly describe the physical and human geography
\u00b7critically analyse the pattern of tourism flows to present day
\u00b7identify three to four (3\u20134) factors that have influenced tourism development on this destination \u2013 these could include issues such as available infrastructure; appealing natural attractions; political stability; health & safety; natural disasters, poverty, etc.
Finally, discuss two implications for the future of tourism at this destination \u2013 these could include challenges such as climate change and rising sea levels, continued political unrest, issue of peak oil and\/or positive factors such as sustainable tourism practices or opening of new tourism markets.<\/p>\n
General instructions
Given the short word length for this assignment, you will need to write clearly and concisely. You are encouraged to use figures, tables, maps and other visual devices to communicate your points and argument. These can provide a lot of useful information without using up your precious work limit. Note that the reference list will not be included in the total 1000-word limit, so feel free to reference heavily.<\/p>\n
Use a clear report format with the following structure:
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Findings \u2013 using clear headings and sub-headings where appropriate. For example, the headings could be:
2.1 Physical and human geography
2.2 Patterns of tourism
2.3 Factors that have influenced tourism
2.3.1 (factor 1)
2.3.2 (factor 2)
2.3.3 (factor 3)
2.4 Implications for the future of tourism
2.4.1 (implication 1)
2.4.2 (implication 2)
3. Conclusion
4. Reference List \u2013 typed in Arial\/Times New Roman, size 11\u201312 font with 1.5 cm spacing, 3 cm margins and pages numbered.<\/p>\n
Marking criteria
Your report will be graded according to the following criteria:
\u00b7overview of human and physical geography
\u00b7critical analysis of patterns of tourism flows, both past and present
\u00b7critical analysis of 3\u20134 factors that have influenced tourism development
\u00b7brief discussion of two (2) implications for the future of tourism
\u00b7evidence of engagement with a broad range of relevant academic literature
\u00b7clear, concise expression and logical development of ideas
\u00b7formal report structure with clear headings and sub-headings
\u00b7innovative use of visual devices (e.g. maps, figures, and tables)
\u00b7consistent in-text referencing (Harvard)
\u00b7reference list (Harvard) on a separate page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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