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raqel3Final Project: Foreign Destination Research Project:
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Content and Development 155 Points |
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Paper must include: Choose a foreign destination you hope to visit or with which you have a personal connection. ( Must be outside the USA) Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word research project in APA format detailing this foreign destination. Your research should provide insight into all aspects of the hospitality industry—food service, lodging, and travel and tourism—in relation to this destination. Include the following in your research: An introduction explaining your destination choice. The following demographic information from The World Fact Book at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ · Background · Geographic location · Climate · Population · Median age Travel warnings, public announcements, and any other items of special interest for your destination, available at http://travel.state.gov A description of one dining establishment from each of the following categories, as well as three services provided by each establishment: · Casual dining · Fine dining · Specialty restaurant · Ethnic restaurant A description of one lodging facility from each of the following categories, as well as three services provided by each facility: · Budget · Commercial · Resort · Bed and breakfast A description of three modes of travel that can be used to reach your destination, with the travel time and cost of each. A description of four tourist attractions you would like to visit and an explanation of why you want to visit them Four sources A conclusion summarizing the main topics in the paper |
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Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. |
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The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. |
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The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. |
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Readability and Style 10 Points |
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Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. |
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The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. |
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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. |
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Sentences are well-constructed, strong, and varied. |
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Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. |
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Mechanics 15 Points |
Points Earned /15 |
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The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables and appendixes—follows APA standards. |
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Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA standards. |
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The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. |
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Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. |
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Spelling correct |
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Total 180 Points |
Points Earned /180 |
Overall Comments: see comments above. |