\nOrder Description<\/p>\n
\nDetails of the assignment task
\nWrite a 3000 word essay in response to one of the following four options (only select
\none):
\n1) Critically discuss the relationship between museums, heritage, and culture in
\n21st century Europe
\n2) Critically discuss the relationship between a museum or heritage attraction and
\ntheir audience(s)
\n3) Critically analyse the (social, political, economic) role of heritage for national
\ngovernments
\n4) Critically examine the benefits and disadvantages facing European sites which
\nachieve inscription on the World Heritage list
\nThese options have been deliberately left open so that students can go in various
\ndirections with their essays. The key is critical discussion and analysis.
\nIt is important that you define key concepts relevant to the chosen question (for
\nexample heritage, museums, culture, cultural tourism, and the relationship between
\nthese), and that you discuss the role of (for example) representation, ideology, and
\npower in relation to these key concepts.
\n3. Assignment instructions
\nStructure
\nThis assignment must be presented in essay format. You must include a title page, an
\nabstract, an introduction, a conclusion and a reference list. For further advice on the
\nstructure, see the assessment criteria below.
\nPresentation
\nYour work should be word processed in accordance with the following:
\n The title page should contain a suitable title for your essay, the module code
\nand name, your student number and the submission deadline. (If you are
\nsubmitting late please also note if you have applied for or will be applying for
\nextenuation.)<\/p>\n
Museums, Heritage and Cultural Tourism Individual Essay
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\n The abstract should be a condensed version of your report, and should not
\nexceed 250 words.
\n Include your reference list (at the end).
\n Use appropriate headings
\n Font style: Any normal style (such as Times New Roman, Arial or Calibri);
\nfont size: 11 or 12
\n Line spacing: 1.5.
\n The page orientation should be portrait
\n Pages should be numbered.
\n Your student number should be included on every page.
\n Your name must not appear on the script.
\n4. Assessment criteria
\nSpecific marking criteria for this assignment
\nAbstract Has the essay been summarised in a clear and concise
\nmanner (including the key findings)
\n5 marks
\nIntroduction Have you outlined the aim of the essay and introduced
\nthe topic to the reader
\n15 marks
\nEvidence of critical analysis in the discussion Has the topic been
\ncontextualised, have you consulted relevant literature, and have relevant
\nexamples been provided to highlight key issues
\n40 marks
\nConclusion Have you tied together your argument, and (if
\napplicable) included any recommendations
\n25 marks
\nPresentation and referencing Is your work logically structured, well
\nwritten and correctly referenced
\n15 marks
\nTOTAL 100 marks<\/p>\n
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\nGeneral undergraduate grading criteria used to assess work
\nIn addition to the specific marking criteria for this assignment, general guidelines
\napply for the expected standard at different levels of study. The following grading
\nstandards generally apply to our undergraduate programmes:
\nGrade Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 First (70% or above)
\nThorough understanding
\nof relevant ideas. Clear
\nand well referenced
\nargument. Coherent
\nstructure.
\nIdeas critically analysed.
\nArgument is clear, succinct
\nand well supported.
\nEvidence of a wide range of
\nreading and some
\nindependent thought.
\nCritical work evidencing
\nexcellent synthesis and
\napplication of ideas.
\nWork is exceptionally
\nwell constructed and
\npresented.
\nUpper Second
\n(60-69%)
\nSound understanding.
\nWell written and
\nrelevant argument.
\nAppropriately
\nreferenced.
\nCritical consideration of
\nrelevant ideas. Arguments
\nare precisely defined and
\nappropriately referenced.
\nThe work is structurally
\nsound and well written.
\nIdeas are critically applied
\nand coherently presented.
\nEvidence of wide reading
\nand some originality.
\nWell referenced
\nLower Second
\n(50-59%)
\nEvidence of
\nunderstanding and
\nindependent reading.
\nAdequate referencing,
\nbut some
\nunsubstantiated
\nmaterial. Weaknesses in
\nspelling, structure &
\ngrammar.
\nReasonable understanding
\nof the relevant concepts,
\nbut some inconsistencies in
\napplication. Arguments are
\nreferenced, but disjointed.
\nPoor structure, spelling or
\ngrammar.
\nClear grasp of concepts
\nand some critical
\napplication.
\nAppropriately referenced
\nand relevant argument.
\nReasonable structure and
\nsyntax. Well presented
\nThird
\n(40-49%)
\nIndication of some
\nunderstanding, but poor
\napplication of ideas.
\nMinimal referencing.
\nGenerally weak
\nstructure.
\nGenerally descriptive work
\nwith limited evidence of a
\ncritical consideration of
\nideas. Inadequate
\nreferencing. Weaknesses in
\nstructure, spelling and
\ngrammar.
\nEvidence of good
\nunderstanding of issues,
\nbut crudely applied.
\nWork indicates some
\ncritical thinking, but tends
\ntowards description.
\nArgument may be
\nunbalanced. Poor
\nstructure and presentation
\nFail
\n(below 40%)
\nIrrelevant or poorly
\nanalysed material.
\nIndication of weak grasp
\nof concepts. Inadequate
\nstructure. Poor
\ngrammar and spelling.
\nUncritical. Poorly
\nreferenced. Argument
\nindicates little use of
\nrelevant literature. Chaotic
\nstructure and generally
\nbadly written.
\nPoorly referenced and
\nsuggests inadequate
\nexploration of relevant
\nliterature. Chaotic
\nstructure and generally
\nbadly written.<\/p>\n
Museums, Heritage and Cultural Tourism Individual Essay
\n5
\n5. Skills advice
\nGeneral advice
\nRefer to your material provided in your skills modules to make sure that you have
\nconformed to academic conventions. You may also find our skills sites useful:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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