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Subject Title Hotel Management Simulation

Subject Code HOS301A

Assessment Title Reflective Journal

Graduate Capabilities

a. Professional expertise

b. Skilled collaboration

Learning Outcome/s (found in the

Subject Outline)

c. Assess outcomes of team problem solving and decision making.

Assessment type (group or

individual)

Individual

Weighting % 25%

Word count 1,500 +/-10%

Due day Sunday night by 11:55pm Week 9

Submission type Turnitin ☒ – Reflection Journal

Format / Layout of Assessment

Report:

ICMS Cover Page

Reflection Journal

Reference List

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Assessment instructions

The Reflection Journal should be developed throughout the entire

trimester. Students are advised to take notes of any “aha moments” for

the journal when they occur during the lectures, exercises, class

discussions, feedback sessions as well as in interactions outside of

class.

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For the assignment submission students should hand in a summary of

that journal that focuses on answering the following questions:

o “What have I learnt about myself as a hotel executive committee leader during the trimester?” This assignment

should be a thoughtful reflection on how you have improved as

a hotel leader You will be assessed on whether the marker

believes you have developed the reflective journal through the

semester, on the sources you have drawn upon, and on the

level of self- awareness that you demonstrate.

o “What was the team dynamics and what role did I play?” You will be assessed based on whether the marker believes

you have developed the reflective journal through the semester,

on the sources you have drawn upon, and on the level of self-

awareness that you demonstrate

The paper should contain academic references and a reference list.

The following key criteria that will be used to assess the reflective

journal:

Communication Style and language: A well-structured reflective journal that is engaging, presenting a clear and concise message.

Critical Reflection: The ability to reflection on experience and learnings throughout the trimester and not repeat what occurred,

providing in depth insights.

Knowledge and Understanding: The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the assessment and awareness of group dynamics

throughout the trimester.

Referencing: The assignment demonstrates thorough understanding of American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style . All

sources of facts and/or theory are acknowledged.

Readings for the assessment List or links to relevant readings

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Assessment 3 – Marking Rubric

Criteria HD (85-100) D

(75-84) CR

(65-74) PASS (50-64)

FAIL (0-49)

Communication Style and Language (Weighting 20%)

Can communicate in a high quality, engaging and effective manner. Extremely well-crafted document layout. Superior standard of academic writing.

Can communicate in superior manner. High standard presentation of academic writing, no errors evident. High standard in document layout.

Can communicate effectively. Good standard of academic writing. Well-crafted document layout.

Some communication is effective. Acceptable standard of academic writing, some errors in writing and layout out of document.

Unstructured and unfocused both in written and document layout. Errors evident throughout document and not up to academic standard.

Critical Reflection – The ability to reflection on experience and learnings. (Weighting 45%) 

The individual has demonstrated a thorough critical rationale. The individual provided well thought-out reasons for their reflections and learnings.

The individual has demonstrated a sound critical rationale. The individual provided sound reasons for their reflections and learnings.

The individual has demonstrated a reasonably good critical rationale. The individual provided reasonable reasons for their reflections and learnings.

The individual has demonstrated some degree of critical rationale. The individual displayed limited reasons their reflections and learnings.

The individual has demonstrated no or little critical rationale. No evidence of sound research or ability to provide findings on their reflections and learnings.

Knowledge and understanding – The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the assessment and awareness of group dynamics throughout the trimester. (Weighting 20%) 

The individual has addressed the purpose of the assessment comprehensively. A sophisticated understanding of the group dynamics.

The individual has addressed the purpose of the assessment with a good degree of depth. A highly developed understanding of the group dynamics.

The individual has addressed the purpose of the assessment with an acceptable level of comprehensiveness. Thorough knowledge of the group dynamics.

Some work is focused on the aims and themes of the assessment. Knowledge and understanding of group dynamics.

The individual has failed to address the assessment to a satisfactory level. Nor or limited understanding of the group dynamics.

Referencing (Weighting 15%) 

The assignment demonstrates thorough understanding of American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. All sources of facts and/or theory are acknowledged.

The assignment demonstrates sound understanding of American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. Most sources of facts and/or theory are acknowledged.

The assignment demonstrates reasonably good understanding of American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. Most sources of facts and/or theory are acknowledged.

The assignment demonstrates limited understanding of American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. Some sources of facts and/or theory are acknowledged.

The assignment demonstrates little or no understanding of American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. Few or no sources of facts and/or theory are acknowledged.