Safety and Security Management in Tourism (44-706859)
ASSESSMENT BRIEF 2022/23
Task 1
| Module Title | Safety and Security Management in Tourism |
| Assessment Title | Individual Report (3500 words) |
| Weighting | 100% |
| In Module Retrieval | Not available |
| Submission Deadline | 30 March 2023 15:00 |
Task Details:
You are working as a tourism consultant and writing a report on safety and security management for a specific sector of the tourism and travel industries (e.g. airlines, airports, tour operators, resorts, tourism destinations, etc.). In your report, you will
- Identify current and future key safety and/or security issues and critically analyse them.
- Provide recommendations on how to respond to the specified issues and threats.
You need to draw on a wide range of current and relevant industry data and academic literature.
Assessment criteria
Your work is assessed against the following assessment criteria and weighting:
- Knowledge and understanding 30%
- Analysis and evaluation 30%
- Reading and research 20%
- Presentation, communication and referencing 20%
| Criteria | Weighting (%) | Advice |
| Knowledge and understanding | 30 | Show your knowledge and understanding of the relevant safety and/or security issues and management approaches for the chosen industry sector. |
| Analysis and evaluation | 30 | Apply the relevant theoretical and practical concepts and approaches to critically evaluate the selected safety and security issues and to recommend actions. Any information and data used should be accurately evaluated and interpreted and support your ideas. Justify your ideas, particularly your recommendations. |
| Reading and research | 20 | Use both academic (textbooks and journal articles) and market data (market databases, current industry initiatives and research, company information and latest industry news) to support your ideas in a meaningful way. Use reliable sources. |
| Presentation, communication and referencing | 20 | This task is a formal report. Follow the structure
Cover page Table of contents List of figures/tables (if any used) Executive summary (150 words) Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference list Appendices (if used)
You will have several sections for the main body. Use headings (and sub-headings) for different sections. Include page numbers.
Explain your ideas clearly and coherently. Signpost appropriately. The assignment must use correct paragraphing, formal grammar, tenses and spelling. Proof-read before submission.
All information sources cited should be referenced in text (in the body of the report) and the reference list using the APA referencing system. |
An assessment grid is provided that indicates the standard of work against the above four assessment criteria in different grade bands (50-59%, 70-79% etc.).
You need to achieve a minimum of 50% to pass this Module.
Word count: 3500 words (+/- 10%)
Markers will stop reading after the + 10% point (3850 words) and the grade will be based on what the marker has read up to this point. Tables and Appendices (not required) should be used to provide data and information as reference points, not as space to write ‘mini essays’.
| Included in the word count | Excluded from the word count |
| Executive Summary
All sections of the report including · section/sub-section headings · citations within the body of the report · any qualitative/narrative content within tables |
Cover page
Contents page Lists of tables (if used) Quantitative/numerical contents within tables Reference List Appendices (if used) |
Include the word count on the cover page of your report.
Instructions to students for submission of coursework
The submission deadline is 25 March 2021. You must submit your work via BOTH the Assignment Submission Point and Turnitin on the Blackboard site.
In the Assessment folder, you will find
- Online submission: The submission point will be available for you to upload your work.
- Turnitin submission: You can upload your work as many times as necessary to Turnitin to check your referencing before you upload the final version by the submission deadline.
Coursework submitted within one working day (i.e. up to 24 hours) after the deadline date and time without an authorised extension will receive a mark capped at the minimum pass mark. Coursework submitted over one working day late without an authorised extension, will be considered a non-submission.
Assessment feedback & feed-forward arrangements
The module has several designated assessment support sessions (please check the Schedule of Study). There will be an early briefing on your assessment at the beginning of the module and this will be revisited throughout the module. You will have opportunity to discuss your assignment with the tutor before submission of your work.
After submission you will receive individual written feedback on your performance, with a clear illustration of how your work was marked against the marking criteria. You will be provided with an indication of what you should continue to do in future assessments and what you should consider doing to improve.
You will be also offered the opportunity to meet with your tutor after you receive feedback if you wish to discuss the feedback in more detail.
If students do not achieve the minimum pass mark for the module, a referral opportunity will be given during the reassessment period. Note: The reassessment task will be different from the original task.
Level 7 Marking Grid
| Criteria | 1-29% Fail
(Highly Insufficient) |
30-49% Fail
(Insufficient) |
50-59% Pass
(Satisfactory) |
60-69% Merit
(Good) |
70-92% Distinction
(Excellent) |
93%-100% Distinction
(Exceptional) |
| Knowledge & Understanding
(30%) |
Highly insufficient knowledge and understanding
Unable to evidence any meaningful understanding of the taught concepts or methods |
Insufficient knowledge and understanding
Typically only able to deal with terminology, basic facts and concepts
|
Satisfactory knowledge and understanding but not evidently critical and lacking depth
Mostly confined to concepts that are not at the forefront of the discipline |
Good knowledge, understanding and application of theory and issues
Typically able to independently relate taught facts/concepts together, some of which are at the forefront of the discipline |
Excellent knowledge, understanding and application of relevant theories and issues
Evidence of some clear independent insight and critical awareness of relevant concepts some of which are at the forefront of the discipline |
Exceptional breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding
Evidenced of own independent insight and critical awareness of relevant literature and concepts at the forefront of the discipline |
| Analysis & Evaluation
(30%) |
Unable to address the assignment brief, make judgements or draw conclusions
Lack of understanding of the boundaries of the discipline and does not question received wisdom
Interpretation of assignment brief is seriously flawed |
Little analysis and the conclusions drawn are tenuous in light of the evidence presented
Inability to adequately define problems and make reasoned judgements
Fails to add meaningful detail or make sufficient links between concepts and facts to adequately solve problems posed by the assessment |
Satisfactory level of analysis and judgement based on evidence, although balanced towards the descriptive rather than critical
Arguments and explanations are limited in range and depth although some are adequately supported by the literature
|
Evidence of some competent independent inquiry operating with core concepts, methods and techniques to solve familiar problems
Arguments and explanations are typically supported by the literature and in some cases may challenge some received wisdoms
Evidence of ability to critically evaluate evidence and synthesise appropriate generalisations from it |
Evidence of appropriate independent inquiry operating with core concepts, methods and techniques to solve complex problems in mostly familiar contexts
Sustained arguments on the basis of appropriate evidence, well-supported by the literature
Strong evidence of ability to critically evaluate evidence and synthesise appropriate generalisations from it |
Evidence of extensive and appropriate independent inquiry operating with advanced concepts, methods and techniques to solve problems in unfamiliar contexts
Strong evidence of exceptionally critical evaluation of a wide range of evidence
Evidence of going beyond accepted positions when evidence allows for it |
| Reading & Research
(20%) |
Very limited evidence of reading and research to advance work | Limited ability to independently select and evaluate reading/research with a strong reliance on set sources
Over-reliance on few sources, without analysis, criticism or interpretation |
Evidence of some independent reading and research to advance work and inform arguments and approaches
Relies on set sources to advance work/direct arguments
General competence shown within the prescribed range but lacking academic rigour in places |
Evidence of independent reading and research demonstrating autonomy in learning
Relies on set sources and some quality sources beyond the prescribed range, to advance work/direct arguments
Evidence of academic rigour in some aspects |
Strong evidence of independent research
Evidence of highly appropriate selection of material from an excellent range of sources
Reading used critically and deployed effectively in supporting arguments
Sustained academic rigour in most aspects |
Evidence of highly appropriate selection of material from an excellent range of sources
Extends the boundaries of the discipline, beyond expectation of the level
Outstanding deployment of reading in supporting arguments
Sustained academic rigour in all aspects |
| Presentation, communication & referencing
(20%) |
Inability to communicate coherently
Poor presentation and incoherent structure
Little or no attempt at referencing |
Competent communication and presentation in places but fails to demonstrate clarity and focus
Incoherent structure
Lack of or gaps in referencing |
Competent and appropriate presentation and communication
Correct English usage with few imprecise statements
Generally shows clarity but structure may not always be coherent
Adequate referencing |
Competent and effective presentation
Clear and coherent communication with very few imprecise statements.
Good referencing |
Effective presentation and communication suited to both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent use of English with sustained clarity and coherence
Excellent referencing |
Effective presentation and communication suited to both technical and non-technical audiences
Sophisticated level of the English language in an eloquent and professional manner
Excellent referencing
May achieve or be very close to publishable or commercial standard |