Use appropriate evidence from multiple sources to illustrate how a chosen topic is relevant to a particular field. Convey ideas clearly, coherently, and effectively for a particular purpose, occasion, or audience representative as appropriate for the field.
Students will write an essay on the topic of intergenerational communication from a hospitality standpoint, based on the principles contained in the book ReGenerations by J. Stolling. This report must be at least 2500 words in length, and must contain 8 scholarly references (references from websites or Wikipedia are not acceptable.) Students will turn in drafts of their essay throughout the semester for feedback from the instructor.
After receiving this feedback, students will have the opportunity to revise their essay and turn it in for additional feedback. The editing process is an important part of the UDW requirements and students should use instructor feedback to improve their essay. Please see assignment for the grading rubric.
In addition to the Rubric: The first draft should have every element in APA style with a title page, abstract, body and reference page (-4 points per element missing) Meet the word count 2500 words- does not include Abstract (points deducted for not hitting word count) Have at least 8 references. (-5 points per reference missing) Good Grammar and flow of paper Must discuss at least 2 generations. If you only mention one generation (-10), no generations (-20) Missing the abstract and keywords Fix cover page formatting Add running headers Add section headers Watch for typos/grammatical errors throughout Put Works Cited all on one page Paper is under the word count – needs to be 2500 words not including the abstract or works cited pages.
