Updated January 2014 V1.0 SITTPPD503 Research and Analyse Tourism Data

C or NYC Intellectual Property of The Australian Institute of Professional Education (AIPE) STUDENT HANDOUT ASSESSMENT PART TWO CASE STUDY WRITTEN REPORT Unit of Competency: SITTPPD503 Research and Analyse Tourism Data SIT50112 Diploma of Travel and Tourism TT02 Tourism Data Research Intellectual Property of The Australian Institute of Professional Education Updated January 2014 V1.0 SITTPPD503 Research and Analyse Tourism Data ASSESSMENT PART TWO COVER SHEET Please ensure this form is fully completed (including signature) prior to submitting. This page should be on the front of your assessment and needs to be easily accessible. Student ID Number: Class Batch: Student Name: Unit code & Title Module: TT02: Tourism Data Research UOC: SITTPPD503 Research and Analyse Tourism Data Course: SITTPPD503 Research and Analyze Tourism Data Due Date: Module: TT02: Tourism Data Research Trainer’s name: Assessment Part Title: Case Study and Written Report Assessment Part No: Assessment Part Two (2) PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is the act of representing as one’s own original work the creative works of another, without appropriate acknowledgement of the author or source. To avoid plagiarism – it is required that you write your assessment answers in your own words, but, also reference any sources of information using the Harvard Referencing system (please ask your Trainer/Assessor if you require support with this). COLLUSION Collusion is the presentation by a student of an assessment as his or her own which is in fact the result in whole or in part of unauthorised collaboration with another person or persons. Collusion involves the cooperation of two or more students in plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct and as such both parties are subject to disciplinary action. Collusion or copying from other students is not permitted and will result in a “0” grade and NYC. Plagiarism and collusion constitute cheating. Disciplinary action will be taken against students who engage in plagiarism and collusion as outlined in the school’s policies. See ‘Student Discipline/Misconduct Policy’ and ‘Assessment Policy' Assessments must be typed using document software such as MS Word; no handwritten assessments will be accepted (unless, prior written confirmation is provided by the Trainer/Assessor to confirm) STUDENT DECLARATION I hereby certify that: 1. This assessment task is my own work based on my personal study/research and not the work of another student and/or source 2. I have acknowledged all material and sources used to prepare this assessment task. 3. I have not plagiarised or copied any part of this assessment task from the work of any other student or source either. 4. This assessment task has not previously been submitted. 5. I am aware of the requirements set by my trainer. 6. I have retained a copy of this assessment task for my own records in the event I have to reproduce my work. THIS ASSESSMENT IS WORTH 30 % OF THIS UNIT Student’s Signature: _________________________________ Date _______________________ ASSESSMENT TRACKING: - Refer to the Marking Guide for assessor’s comments. ? Draft Due Date:_______________________ Comments: ? Submission Due Date:______________________ Date submitted:__________________ Final Mark:________________ Result: ? Competent ? NYC* ? Re-submission Due Date:______________________ Date submitted:__________________ Final Mark:________________ Result: ? Competent (ungraded) ? NYC* * Please indicate a reason for Not Yet Competent (NYC): (please select) ? NYC – after Academic Penalty ? NYC – after resubmission ? NYC – not submitted Intellectual Property of The Australian Institute of Professional Education Updated January 2014 V1.0 SITTPPD503 Research and Analyse Tourism Data ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Your assessment will be required to be typed in Arial font size 12 only. You will provide your completed assessment for all of Part One in one document with cover page (included in this assessment tool on page 2). You are required to professionally format your document including spell-check and indicating each Task answer [e.g. Task 1 (a.) then the answer, Task 1 (b.) then the answer etc.] according to this Assessment Tool Task requirement. You may lose marks if you have not spell-checked your document (as this is a professional formatting requirement, a business skill). Whenever conducting a Presentation, you must always provide copies of MS PowerPoint slides as evidence for your Trainer/Assessor. Be sure to properly reference your sources of information using the Harvard referencing system. For more information go to:- 1. Student Handbook - latest version 2. AIPE Connect online resources; or 3. Ask your Trainer/Assessor to provide you with this information In order to determine if you are addressing this assessment adequately in terms of competency/comprehension (prior to due date) a draft copy of your assessment should be discussed during class time in consultation with your Trainer/Assessor. For this feedback/ support from your Trainer/Assessor, you will need to bring to class your “draft copy” with any evidence of the research you have conducted to produce the assessment. AIPE accommodates students with reasonable adjustments to training and assessment. This could include variations in course delivery or assessment methodology and it is the responsibility of Trainers/Assessors to coordinate this in consultation with the Academic/Compliance Coordinator or Trainer Coordinator. When making reasonable adjustments to assessments and assessment processes, assessors need to focus particularly upon validity and fairness. If, as a student you feel you have special needs that require your Trainer/Assessor to apply a reasonable adjustment – please discuss this with your Trainer/Assessor at the beginning of the subject studies. Intellectual Property of The Australian Institute of Professional Education Updated January 2014 V1.0 SITTPPD503 Research and Analyse Tourism Data Task One: Identifying Research Needs Element One: Identify Research Needs. You are to select a tourism or hospitality business of your choice. Select a business that you are interested in and ensure that you can find information on their business focus and needs. As a guide, they may be a group specialising in: ? Group or individual tours ? Cultural events ? Sporting events ? Accommodation ? Cruises ? Food, beverage or catering ? Business travel ? Exhibitions ? Entertainment ? Attractions Check with your trainer/assessor to ensure you have selected a suitable business. You are to seek information on the business through exploring the internet and/or other sources of information. You are to imagine you have been employed in the research department and the manager of the business has asked you to determine the future research of the business. Based on your analysis of the business, you should prepare a report (approximately 1-2 pages) that: ? Identifies specific research needs based on the current business focus and needs of the organisation. ? Develops objectives for the research. /20 MARKS Intellectual Property of The Australian Institute of Professional Education Updated January 2014 V1.0 SITTPPD503 Research and Analyse Tourism Data Task Two: Research and Present Data. Element Two: Interpret and Apply Research Results Based upon your written report (Task One), you are to carry research to find answers to your research needs. Check to see with your trainer/assessor if your approach to undertaking this research is appropriate. You should prepare your results in an academic report writing style and present to your trainer/assessor. Some of the key factors to consider when researching are: ? Discuss why you choose your selected research method ? Discuss why your research approach is based upon sound research methodologies ? Use appropriate information sources to assist with your research ? Identify any difficulties you had with your research and any adjustments you made or would make if you could conduct the research again ? Analyse your data and explain the ramifications of your results ? Discuss how your results will inform future planning activities of your chosen business. /30 marks Intellectual Property of The Australian Institute of Professional Education Updated January 2014 V1.0 SITTPPD503 Research and Analyse Tourism Data MARKING GUIDE Student Name : Student ID Number: Assessor Name: Unit of competency (Title & Code): UOC: SITTPPD002A Research Tourism Data Date of Assessment: The student has provided evidence that they have: Yes No Value Student Score TASK 1 – Identifying Research Needs (a) Identified specific research needs based on the current business focus and needs of the organisation. ? ? /10 (b) Develops objectives for the research. ? ? /10 Total Mark /20 /20 The student’s performance was: ? Satisfactory ? Not Satisfactory Feedback to Student: Student signature: Assessor signature: Task Two: Conduct Research (a) Justifies why they have chosen their selected research method ? ? /4 (b) Discusses why their research approach is based upon sound research methodologies ? ? /6 Intellectual Property of The Australian Institute of Professional Education Updated January 2014 V1.0 SITTPPD503 Research and Analyse Tourism Data (c) Uses appropriate information sources to assist with their research ? ? /5 (d) Identifies any difficulties they had with their research and any adjustments they made or would make if they could conduct the research again ? ? /5 (e) Analyses their data and explains the ramifications of their results ? ? /5 (f) Discusses how their results will inform future planning activities of their chosen business. ? ? /5 Total Mark /30 /30 The student’s performance was: ? Satisfactory ? Not Satisfactory Feedback to Student: Student signature: Assessor signature: Intellectual Property of The Australian Institute of Professional Education Updated January 2014 V1.0 SITTPPD503 Research and Analyse Tourism Data END OF ASSESSMENT PART TWO Task 1 - 2 Checklist Before you hand in this assessment task, use the checklist below to make sure you have completed all the tasks and have included all relevant information. Prepared a report (approximately 1-2 pages) that: ? Selected a business of your choice to study ? Identified specific research needs based on the current business focus and needs of the organisation. ? Developed objectives for the research. Prepared a presentation that ? Discusses why you choose your selected research method ? Discusses why your research approach is based upon sound research methodologies ? Uses appropriate information sources to assist with your research ? Identifies any difficulties you had with your research and any adjustments you made or would make if you could conduct the research again ? Analyses your data and explain the ramifications of your results ? Discusses how your results will inform future planning activities of your chosen business.