Assignment Brief Template 24/25 โ 4LI019 Managing Events in Hospitality Businesses
Topic |
Detail |
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Academic year / semester |
Semester 2, 2024-25 |
Module code and title |
4LI019 Managing Events in Hospitality Businesses |
Module Leader |
Abigail Pearce |
Assignment name |
Report |
Assignment type |
Individual Report |
Assignment weighting and size |
3000 words (+/- 10%) 100% weighting |
Assessment unpacking video location |
TBC |
โWhatโs my assignment?โ unpacking date (if applicable) |
Week 3 |
Formative submission date (if applicable) |
Formative Draft Assessment due in week 9, plus mini formative assessments throughout the module. |
Formative submission method (if applicable) |
Canvas |
Formative feedback date (if applicable) |
Written comments on canvas within 2 weeks plus tutorial opportunity in week 12. |
Summative (i.e., final) submission date |
Please see canvas assignments tab. |
Summative submission method |
Online submission to canvas. |
Assignment requirements: |
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Assessment Scenario: The WLV Studentโs Union have recently opened a bar on City campus! The bar provides an ideal space for a diverse range of events to take place. The management team have recently published an advert inviting local event managers to apply for use of the space. You are tasked with writing a proposal and plan for an event of your choice. You should be as creative as possible when designing your event, utilising theory, and contemporary research to justify your choices. Your report should cover the following areas: 1. An event title, purpose/aim of the event 2. SMART objectives for the event 3. Assessment of event feasibility 4. Identification and discussion of key stakeholders 5. Budget with discussion/justification of choices 6. Pre-event plan 7. Event Plan/Timetable 8. Post-event plan You may also like to consider including the following as appendices: โข SWOT analysis โข PESTLE analysis โข Risk assessment โข Gantt Chart โข Artefacts e.g., marketing materials, floor plans etc. Your work should have a full reference list according to Harvard conventions. This should include sources from the module reading list. |
Topic |
Detail |
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Learning outcomes |
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of events in the context of a hospitality business LO2 Understand the importance of formal financial planning through key document analysis LO3 Apply key concepts, problem-solving and decision-making skills to a case study scenario |
Assessment criteria (see rubric below for performance criteria) |
1. Use of theory/concepts/market intelligence (25%). 2. Discussion of key points (25%). 3. Present and explain an accurate, realistic budget (25%). 4. Academic skills including Harvard referencing, report structure, academic writing style and range of reading (25%). |
Characteristics of a good submission |
1. Clearly written and well presented. 2. Includes creative and innovative ideas. 3. Uses theory/concepts/market intelligence to justify ideas. 4. Discusses and explains key points in detail. 5. Consults a wide range of sources to inform the work, including the module reading list. |
Additional instructions |
Always keep a copy of your drafts and a file of working documents. There may be circumstances โ for example, if there are questions relating to the academic integrity of your work โ where you may be asked to submit the evidence of your work and meet with your tutor to answer questions about your submission. (additional instructions, if applicable) |
Professional Body requirements |
(If applicable) |
University regulations |
Universityโs Academic Regulations Academic Integrity Policy Level and Mark Descriptors |
Support |
Student Support and Wellbeing Study Guides Skills for Learning โ Introduction to Academic Study Skills Academic English Language Skills You should also refer to your Course and Module Guides |
Date by which feedback will be provided |
4 working weeks after submission |
Feedback format |
Written through canvas |
Resit details |
The Resit requirement for this assignment is to provide a rework of the original submission, with additions and amendments highlighted, to indicate where you have applied the feedback received. |
Assessment Criteria
70-79% Excellent
80-89%
Outstanding
90-100%
Exceptional
60-69% Very Good
50-59% Good 40-49% Sufficient
30-39%
Insufficient
0-29% Poor
Use of
theory/concep ts/market
intelligence (25%).
Discussion of key points
(25%)
Academic skills including
Harvard
referencing, report
structure,
academic
writing style and range of reading (25%).
Clear and focused response to all areas of the task using appropriate theory. Theory is confidently applied and utilised in discussions. Up to date market intelligence has been referred to and applied to assignment. |
Very good use of models, theories and concepts. Some application of theory evident. Up to date market intelligence used in discussion. |
Good use of theory models and concepts. Theory/concept s are mentioned but not applied in full to the case study. |
Basic use of theory with little evidence of application. |
Insufficient use of appropriate or relevant theory with very little evidence of application or references to theory/conc epts/models. |
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Focused, detailed plan for the event provided. Covers all stages of the event and justifies choices. Independent and original response to the brief. Clear, realistic, practical and innovative recommendations made. Some evidence of critical thinking in discussion. |
Very good plan for the event, answering all parts of the brief and responding to all issues presented by the scenario. Evidence of independent thought and problem-solving skills. Very good practical recommendatio ns made. |
A good plan for the event but may be missing some detail. Discusses most of the areas expected and response to most of the issues presented by the scenario. |
A satisfactory plan that covers the basic stages of the event. Some vital details are missing but work is coherent enough for the reader to grasp a good understanding of the event. Lacks justification for choices. |
Insufficient plan for the event that does not cover all stages expected. Lacks justification and coherence. Suggestions are inappropriat e or unrealistic. |
Excellent academic skills. Exceptional demonstration of wider reading. Harvard referencing is correct with no obvious errors. |
Very good academic skills. Clear demonstration of wider reading. Harvard referencing is correct with no obvious errors. |
Good academic skills. Some demonstration of wider reading. Harvard referencing is present but requires improvement. |
Sufficient academic skills. Harvard referencing is present but requires improvement. Mainly focuses on texts from the module. |
Insufficient academic skills. Lack of Harvard referencing. Little to no use of sources. |
Poor use of appropriate or relevant
theory with no evidence of application or any references to
theory/concep ts/models.
Poor
discussion of plan for the event that
does not cover any stages
sufficiently.
Poor academic skills. No real attempt to
Harvard
reference or structure work appropriately.
Present an accurate,
realistic
budget (25%).
Excellent
budgeting skills demonstrated. Budget contains essential items
Very good
budgeting skills demonstrated. Budget is clear, accurate and
realistic but
Good budgeting skills
demonstrated. Includes only essential items. Some errors
Satisfactory budgeting
skills
demonstrated, includes only essential item.
Insufficient budgeting skills. Does
not meet the assessment brief and
Poor
budgeting skills. No real attempt to discuss or demonstrate