What are some of the difficulties in balancing conservation and tourism? What strategies may be employed to achieve a better balance or lessen the negativities of an imbalance?
the difficulties in balancing conservation and tourism What are some of the difficulties in balancing conservation and tourism? What strategies may be employed to achieve a better balance or lessen the negativities of an imbalance? OPTION 1: What are some of the difficulties in balancing conservation and tourism? What strategies may be employed to achieve a better balance or lessen the negativities of an imbalance? In answering you should use a journal article or book chapter focussing on a case study of one of the following: 1. A National Park 2. A Zoo or Aquarium 3. A Nature-based Tour ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. NO APPENDIX all relevant material must be incorporated into the main body of the essay. 2. Must use comprehensive Harvard in-text referencing. 3. ALL in text references should include page numbers (eg Wood, 2006: 54 – clearly showing that the information was sourced from that page). This applies to all references, not just quotes. 4. You should only reference what you have read. If you read about an IOC report in Allen, reference Allen – that’s what you read. 5. Do not reference internet sites, magazines or newspapers. There are no exceptions. They can be used as background research, but are not to be referenced. 6. Base your essay on academic sources, eg journal articles, books, chapters in books. Only reference these sources. 7. There is a maximum of five sources per essay. Choose wisely what is worth including. Remember, no internet references, magazines or newspapers. 8. Many journals are now online and it’s okay to use these. Don’t give the URL, use the title, volume and issue no etc. 9. Communication skills are important. Proofread carefully. The standard of your expression will affect your mark. 10. A completed statement of authorship must appear as the first page of your assignment. 11. Essays are to be submitted in hard paper copy into the assignment box in the Donald Whitehead Building. 12. Essays are to be stapled. NO Plastic should be used. % SILOs Assessed 40 All Grading Criteria and Feedback N less than 50 D 50-59% C 60-69% B 70-79% A 80-100% Fulfilment of overall task intent Essay instructions not followed. Failed to answer question. Did not use sources as instructed. Poor execution of what was required. Broadly completed but some parts are superficially treated, misunderstood or incomplete. Not all essay instructions followed Sound conceptual development, problems encountered have been satisfactorily solved, resulting in well presented work Essay instructions followed adequately Material presented is strongly linked to task; comprehension of task is high. Essay instructions followed in an appropriate manner Excellent research and communication of sophisticated concepts. Essay instructions followed closely Use of sources Essay instructions on sources not followed. Poor or very limited use of sources. Lack of evidence of research. Inadequate referencing. Plagiarism. Generally accurate and appropriate; some incomplete, unsupported or inconsistent information. Requires greater effort at substantiation and wider research. Well researched with good use of material. Most information is appropriate, consistent and supportive of the conclusions drawn. Sources of information acknowledged in an appropriate way. Conclusions are fully supported by appropriate and well organised research. May be some minor omissions. Sources fully referenced. Evidence of critical or thoughtful sorting and selection. Comprehensive and accurate. Conclusions fully supported by research. Analysis of theories, concepts and cases Lack of analysis. Case selection does not fit subject or instructions. Analysis not logically organised and presented Generally very limited application; some misunderstanding or quite superficial treatment. Relevant concepts, etc. applied in a generally appropriate and thoughtful way. No major misunderstandings; logical connections between ideas; no serious omissions. Critical or evaluative thinking about how concepts/theories are applied; little inaccuracy or misunderstanding. Creative or reflective processing of theories; understanding of how and why they are used; critical and evaluative thinking Structure and organisation Disorganised and difficult to follow. Well enough structured to make sense; could be better organised and more tightly focused upon the topic. Instances of irrelevance or confusion. Sequence and structure are logical and easy to follow. Introductory and concluding sections used effectively. Ideas are sequenced in a logically satisfying way; connections between different themes or sections are well made. Structure and sequence are used effectively to help integrate ideas or support logical argument. Soundly structured throughout. Language use Poor in spelling, grammar, sentence construction and paragraphs. Difficult for the reader to follow and understand. Clear enough to be understood; some confused or unclear expression. Overuse of long and poorly constructed sentences. Poor use of paragraphs. Spelling, punctuation & grammar generally satisfactory but need more attention. Lack of adequate proofreading Language is generally sound and clear throughout. However, a range of isolated mistakes in spelling and grammar. Avoidable use of jargon. Language use demonstrates precision and expressiveness as well as clarity. Active, confident and precise use of language; mastery of style and tone; avoidance of use of business jargon
