The cruise industry and tourism sustainability
Discuss the topic critically, drawing on the sustainability concepts and issues covered in this class. You should base our review, discussion and analysis on tourism literature and case examples. You may use one or more case examples (from the literature or websites) in your essay (this is however not a requirement). You can also reflect on a case known to you, a place you have visited or experience you had (this however is not a requirement, but you are encouraged to do so if possible and applicable). In the text of the essay, unpack the nature of the tourism type chosen, consider spatial issues (where does the type of tourism take place; who are the affected communities?), and weigh positive and negative outcomes while reflecting on sustainable/ responsible tourism (economic, social and environmental) considerations. Also include recommendations for improvement and state clearly whether these are for visitors, government (policies for planning/regulation/development), firms (tourism enterprises) or other stakeholders (indicate whom).
1. Make an argument
Essays receiving the highest marks will always have developed a strong argument.
The argument should be logical, meaning the connections between different points should be reasonable and supportable
Your argument should be stated in the introduction and the body of the essay should provide a reasoned series of connected points for why the reader should accept that argument
A strong argument will consider counter-evidence (opposing theories or examples) to all points raised and show why this counter-evidence is not as convincing as the evidence for your argument.
2. Answer the Question
You should provide an answer to the research question asked or problem addressed in your essay
3. Draw on appropriate evidence
What counts as appropriate evidence may vary for different subjects or courses within politics. However, an essay is never just your opinion, all essays require you to support all points of your argument with evidence. Evidence may be drawn from literature, public policies or data, and even news sources where appropriate.
5. Focus on theory (I attached theories as screenshots please use them)
Include key considerations from the theory/literature in your essay and engage with these ideas throughout your essay. You would reflect on the theory in your discussion and conclusion parts of the essay
6. Reference appropriate sources
Identifying, using and referencing reputable sources is critically important both for functional reasons (so the reader can follow up where the information came from) and for ethical reasons (to give credit where it is due and avoid plagiarism). Using poor sources or not referencing sources in text would both significantly negatively impact your grade.
