“Events are portrayed as radiant, symbolic representations of civil society coming together. In reality, they apply principles of hierarchical authority and keep citizens at arm’s length (Rojek 2013: vii) Critically evaluate the accuracy of this statement with reference to contemporary events, considering multiple theoretical approaches to the study of event

Assessment Details Assessment 1

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Online test
20%
Midday, Friday 23rd June 2023 50%

The first assignment for this module comprises an online test that is worth 20% of the final mark for this module. This test will be available online for completion on the day of the deadline. Like the first attempt, there will be a mix of multiple choice and written answers. Each written answer is worth 5 marks – you should write about theory and contemporary examples in each of your answers.

Assessment 2

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Essay
3000
80%
Midday, Friday 23rd June 2023 50%

This resit coursework asks that you improve and resubmit your original work.

The changes you make to the work should reflect and apply the feedback you have received. Clearly highlight any changes you make and comment upon these changes. These comments should include discussion of how you used the feedback from your first attempt to improve this re-submission

The final assignment for this module comprises of an individual essay that is worth 80% of the final mark for this module. Your work should be presented in an essay style and MUST be underpinned by references to relevant academic theory, industry and media sources. You should reference your essay using the Harvard Referencing system. Further details relating to referencing can be found at: https://www.uws.ac.uk/library/using-the-library/referencing/. The UWS Statement on Plagiarism can be found in Appendix One of this Handbook. Your report should be written in the third person, i.e. do not refer to yourself as ‘I’, ‘we’, etc.

Your essay should respond to the following:

Final Submission

All written assignments for this module must be submitted via Turnitin by 12 noon Friday 23rd June 2023. No other form of submission is acceptable.

Please note that submissions received after 12 noon on 5th December 2022 but before 12 noon on 12th December 2022 will receive a full 10% Grade reduction (if ML is not made aware or extension requested). Assessments submitted after 12 noon on 12th December 2022, or not at all will receive 0 (zero) marks.

These deadlines are final, and extensions cannot be given. However, Extenuating Circumstances may be submitted in accordance with University procedures. As detailed below:

https://www.uws.ac.uk/current-students/supporting-your-studies/exams-assessment-appeals/academic-appeals- extenuating-circumstances/

To enable anonymous marking please include the following details on the front cover of your report (do not include any personal details such as your name, email address, etc.):

Module Title: Critical Event Studies Module Code: TOUR11005
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Coursework Title:

Date of Submission: Word Count:

Please ensure that you retain copies of your work.

Marking Criteria

Your case study report will be marked using the following criteria:

Essay marking criteria

Theoretical underpinning – evidence of wider reading and application, understanding 35% of theory and concepts
Theoretical application – selection and explanation of relevant contemporary examples 50% linked to academic theory

Presentation & structure – structure and standard of written English; appearance of the 15% essay, referencing accuracy
Total 100

The UWS Marking and Grading Scheme can be found in Appendix Two of this Handbook.

Appendix One: Academic integrity, academic misconduct & plagiarism statement

The University requires all students to act with the highest standard of academic integrity. In relation to assessment submission, a student must demonstrate honesty and integrity in the completion of their work, ensuring that any submission is free from the following:

• Plagiarism – defined as the use of the work of other students, past or present, or a student’s own work submitted to another module (see self-plagiarism below), or substantial and unacknowledged use of published material presented as the student’s own work
• Self-plagiarism – defined the use of a student’s own work — partially or in full — submitted for the purpose of obtaining credit (as part of an assessment) on a different module, past or present, except where explicitly permitted within the terms of assessment.
• Commissioning others to complete work – including the use of essay mills, paid for assignments and work obtained through others.
• Collusion – defined as working with others to produce and submit work out with the allowed parameters of group work and peer learning, including allowing others to copy or submit work you have completed
• Cheating – including the use of forbidden materials, attempting to subvert a formal examination

  We expect all students to take personal responsibility for meeting the appropriate standards regarding academic integrity— all important information regarding academic misconduct, referencing and plagiarism can be found in the university regulations 3.49–3.55 and appendix A ‘Examples of misconduct’.

  Any student alleged to have breached the University’s regulations in relation to academic integrity may be investigated. If found that the university’s expectations for academic integrity in any of the above categories have been breached, that breach will be categorized as “minor”, “serious” or “major” as per the UWS Plagiarism Procedure and the appropriate penalty applied.

  It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they seek information and advice on the avoidance of academic misconduct (plagiarism). If a student experiences difficulties, or would want to make sure that their referencing meets the university’s requirements, they should not hesitate to speak to their tutor, the library and/or the Careers & Skills team.

  Guidance on submitting an assessment

  You should abide by the following principles in your practice, except where explicitly permitted within a module or programme.

• ✓  You are expected to present in an academic manner and to provide evidence from theoretical literature to substantiate you discussion and analysis;
• ✓  Your work should to be fully referenced using the Harvard Style (seek advice from your Tutor/Moodle QuickLinks if you are unsure);
• ✓  Your work should be submitted through Turnitin, submissions of electronic copies via email will not be accepted (unless explicitly stated otherwise);

• ✓  Where your work involves primary data collection you abide by the School of Business and Creative Industries Code of Ethics
• ✓  You are required to add the following declaration to each of your written assessments, outlining that you fully comprehend the meaning of academic integrity and confirm your adherence:

  Declaration
  I hereby declare that:

  • ✓  I have read and understood Regulations 3.49—3.55 of Chapter 3 of the Regulatory Framework of the University of the West of Scotland regarding cheating and plagiarism;
  • ✓  This assessment is the result of my own work, except for those parts that are explicitly referenced, and contribution of others is clearly indicated;
  • ✓  No material presented in this assessment has been written, wholly or in parts, by any other person(s);
  • ✓  This assessment has not been submitted — partially or in full — in support of the completion of assessment(s) on any other module previously or in the current academic year (self-plagiarism).

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