Assignment:
Gender Issues in the Hospitality Industry
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION and REQUIREMENTS
As is frequently stared, both in writing and orally in this class, updates and clarifications on assignments may be made prior to the due date. Be sure to take notes during class, and refer back to them before submitting your paper for The finished paper will be brought to class on the due date and a brief summary (key words + key findings+ recommendations to improve the industry). Appropriate use of professional terminology is a basic expectation for both written and oral presentation of your hard work!
Topic: Refine "Gender Issues in the Hospitality Industry to a Specific sector focus and related issue.
For example (you may not use this example for your paper)
1. Stonewall: Coming to blows over leisure time rights of the LGBTQIA+ Community
2. Context of your topic; social, political, economic, geographic...what was going on in the world and surrounding community? Why was this issue controversial?
3. How did this situation affect the tourism hospitality industry? Which sectors and how?
4. How did the industry respond? Policies, practices, places. Were there short or long-term changes industry-wide?
Junior Level Expectations
1. Paper is organized the same/similar to a peer-reviewed journal article (see sections)
2. Definition of terms and CLEAR statement of purpose
3. Significant number of peer-reviewed journal articles are cited
4. Data and media sources are incorporated to enhance the relevance of the topic to professional settings/practices
5. Industry publications/sources are cited
6. Comparison/contrast techniques are used
7. Quotes from industry professionals are incorporated (enhances relevance and application...may lead to "What is missing or remains to be done"?
8. Recommendations for industry improvements (How?) and further research
9. APA citation is used (in-body as well as Reference pages)
10. Paper conforms to at least the minimum length identified by the course instructor
11. Paper is turned jid in class on the date specified
12. Oral summary is articulate and uses industry jargon/terminology/vocabulary correctly and appropriately