MGMT1001 Global Destinations Word Count 3,000 Words Academic Year 2026 MGMT1001 Global Destinations Assessment  Learning Outcomes By the end of this module, successful students will be able to do the following:

Explain the geographic and socio-economic characteristics of different regions of the world. Discuss issues internationally concerning strategies for development and the planning and management of tourism. Analyse the assets and challenges evident in different regions of the world as well as the impacts of tourism. Individual Written Assignment Assessment Method: Individual Report 100 % assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and

MAXIMUM WORD COUNT: 3,000 words

Scenario

You need to answer the following questions about your country of choice (you are given an indicative word count for each section):

A. When and how did the country’s current tourism industry develop (800 words (+/- 10%))?

B. What core advantages and assets does the country have to attract tourists (800 words (+/- 10%))?

C. What core challenges does the country face in attracting tourists, and how are they addressing key issues internationally concerning strategies for the development and the planning and management of tourism in the country (800 words (+/- 10%))?

You must also provide an overall introduction and an overall conclusion of 300 words each (+/- 10%)

For each of the sections A, B and C, you have to use reputable and reliable sources to inform your work, such as textbooks, government documents, journal articles and articles from popular media publications with a strong editorial policy.

It’s critical to note that the writing of 800 words for each section must provide your own fundamental findings and critical analysis (structured around a few main ideas).

Other things to include in the assignment include literature sources

You should include a range of figures, such as images, tables, maps and diagrams, etc., to illustrate your work. Make sure that all figures are labelled and discussed in the text (list them as fig.1, fig.2, fig.3, etc., and make sure your label details briefly what they show).

To reiterate, you must use the Harvard referencing system to record where in the text you have used references and also to create a reference list listing all references used at the end of your text.

You can use direct quotes, but not too many, as these are relatively short pieces of work. In this context, indirect quotes have two advantages over direct quotes: they show you have understood what you have read and that you can incorporate its meaning into your essay. In some situations, direct quotes are preferable; for example, where the actual words used are difficult or impossible to paraphrase or where you think the words say something very meaningful. In all cases, sources should be used to provide support for your argument. You should never just use sources for the sake of it.

Note: Include figures, tables, statistics, graphs, academic journals, as well as magazines, internet and newspaper current information, from reliable sources to support your justification.

Presentation of the Assessment You must use Times New Roman point 12- and double-line space. It is important to adhere to the prescribed word count limit to avoid any penalties. Your word count excludes the table of contents, table of title page, any appendices and reference list/bibliography. The word count must be stated at the bottom of your title page. Please note that falsifying the word count is classed as academic misconduct.

Assessment Regulations For further information regarding Assessment Regulations, extenuating circumstances or extensions and academic integrity, please refer to your Programme Handbook on the University of Sunderland in London information page on Canvas.

It’s important to adhere to the prescribed word count limit to avoid penalties. Your word count excludes the table of title page, table of titles, table of contents, any appendices and reference list/ bibliography.

Please note that falsifying the word count is classed as academic misconduct.

WORD COUNT PENALTIES Exceeds no penalty – tolerance band (see limit by up to 10%)

Exceeds limit by 10 1-20%

5 percentage points

Exceeds limit by 20 1-30%

10 percentage points

Exceeds limit by 30 1-40%

15 percentage points

Exceeds limit by 40 1-50%

20 percentage points

Exceeds limit by more than 50%

Mark of zero

Link to Guidance for Students on the penalty for exceeding the limit for assessed work: Guidance for Students on the Penalty for Exceeding the Limit for Assessed Work

Submission guidelines There are currently two steps that you need to follow to ensure that you successfully submit your work for marking. Your submission links will become available approximately 3 weeks before your submission deadline, along with detailed instructions on how to submit your assignment, but in the meantime, please feel free to also watch this Assignment Submission Instructions video. Assignment Submission Instructions video.

Grading You will be marked in accordance with the University of Sunderland assessment criteria attached below. The assessment criteria cover: Relevance, Knowledge, Analysis, Argument and Structure, Critical Evaluation, Presentation, and Reference to Literature.

Marking guide Assessment (Rubrics):