Homework: Introduction to Tourism
Tourists seek out various types of adventures based on their personal areas of interest. There are dozens of different forms of tourism. This research homework allows you to take a deep dive into one specific form of tourism and then to present what you've discovered to your classmates.
Details:
1) This is an individual homework.
2) You will choose a type of tourism from the list provided. This is on a first-come, first-served basis, the Google Doc will be updated to show who has chosen what. Note: If there is a form of tourism that you want to explore, but that is not on the list, please ask your instructor before proceeding. Tourism is always evolving, and with it, the types of tourism.
There are two parts to this project .
Part I:
Written Report
The report must include the following:
1) Provide a definition of your chosen tourism type. This should be a direct quote from a credible source (Wikipedia is not an acceptable source). This means the definition should be citied, with an APA citation following the definition
According to (citation) the definition of ________ tourism is as follows "" In other words.
2) What does this form of tourism include and entail? Is it a new trend or has it existed for a long time? In other words, what is it all about? (approx. 250 words)
3) Who is generally attracted to this type of tourism and why do they do it?
4) Where is it most commonly practiced? Certain countries or regions, types of locations? Is there an area in particular that specialize in this type of tourism?
5) Find a tour operator that offers this type of tourism. Then provide: Name of tour operator, the name of the tour, HTML link to the tour description:
6) Explain, in your own words, what are some of the positive and negative aspects, potential positive and/or negative impacts, or criticisms of this type of tourism? (approx. 175 words)
7) Use DROPBOX to deposit your homework.
Part II: The Presentation
3) Using the Audio Visual method of your choice (recorded PowerPoint is recommended), record a 3 slide (plus intro and references slide, 5 slides total) presentation.
4) You must educate your classmates on your form of tourism. It is up to you to select the content and the appropriate visuals to transmit the information.
5) You will have a maximum of 5 minutes to present.
6) Deposit your presentation in the Discussion forum. Remember to compress images to minimize the file size.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.