ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

• This assignment must be completed individually.
• You must use the Harvard referencing system.
• Your work must indicate the number of words you have used. Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (regulation 6.74).
• Assignment submissions are to be made anonymously. Do not write your name anywhere on your work.
• Write your student ID number at the top of every page.
• Where the assignment comprises more than one task, all tasks must be submitted in a single document.
• You must number all pages.

SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

In order to achieve full marks, you must submit your work before the deadline. Work that is submitted late – up to five working days after the published submission deadline - will be accepted and marked. However, the element of the module’s assessment to which the work contributes will be capped with a maximum mark of 40%.

Work cannot be submitted if the period of 5 working days after the deadline has passed (unless there is an approved extension). Failure to submit within the relevant period will mean that you have failed the assessment.

Requests for short-term extensions will only be considered in the case of illness or other cause considered valid by the iCentre Adviser. Please contact [email protected]. A request must

normally be received and agreed by the iCentre Adviser in writing at least 24 hours prior to the deadline. See rules 6.56-6.65: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf Mitigation: The deadline for submission of mitigation in relation to this assignment is no later than five working days after the submission date of this work. Please contact [email protected] See rules 6.103 – 6.132: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

Task: Write a report of 2000 words answering the 2-part question in the box below.

Question:

The government is bidding to host the Olympics. You have been asked to analyse the various impacts of hosting such an event. Use this analysis to recommend ways of maximising the benefits and minimising the challenges of hosting the Olympics (100 marks).

You should analyse the impact from a variety of perspectives, however, your report should cover a MAIN PERSPECTIVE relating to your degree. This part of your analysis should be the longest (approximately 600 words).

For students studying a degree related to Health and Social Care the main perspective should be The Health Impacts.

These might include:

• the legacy of sports facilities
• issues relating to health and safety
• issues relating to potential public health risks

For students studying a degree related to Business the main perspective should be The Economic Impacts.

These might include:

• job creation
• costs to the tax payer
• future trade

For students studying a degree related to Tourism and Events Management the main perspective should be: The Impacts on the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industries.

These might include:

• short-term effects on the hospitality sector
• logistical challenges of hosting the event
• longer term influences on the country as a tourism destination

You will also need to analyse two other perspectives (approximately 300 words on each). These perspectives are:

The impacts from an environmental perspective.

These might include:

• carbon footprint and pollution
  • sustainability (e.g. long-term improvements; environmental awareness; technological innovation)

The impacts from a social perspective.

These might include:

• intangible benefits (e.g. social cohesion; morale; entertainment)
• regeneration opportunities
• Title of the report
• Title of the module
• Student Number (1xxxxxx)
• Date of submission
• Word count

Your report should follow the structure and suggested word counts below: Cover Page

Executive Summary (Not included in the word count)

• Summary of each section of the report
• Main section headings with page numbers

Contents Page

Introduction (Suggested: 300 words)

• Definition of Global Event
• A discussion (with examples) of the main issues – both positive and negative - involved for countries considering a bid
• A sentence summarising the main aims of the report

Analysis (Suggested: 1250 words, 3 perspectives)

• Short introductory paragraph including a statement with the aim of the report and a map sentence.
• Identification of the 3 distinct perspectives. These perspectives should be the sub-sections of the analysis and the topics of the main body paragraphs.
• Each body paragraph should include a topic sentence which links it to the question.
• In order to analyse each perspective, research from relevant sources should be used to support the impacts of hosting the Olympics.
• NOTE: The part of your analysis covering your main perspective should be more comprehensive than the other points you consider. It is suggested that this should make up at least half of the analysis section (i.e. 600 words).

Conclusion (Suggested: 150 words)

• Summary of the Analysis section

Recommendations (Suggested: 300 words)

• Introductory statement
• Three recommendations that are related to the perspectives considered in the Analysis section.
• Each recommendation must suggest how the organisers can either maximise the benefits or minimise the challenges of hosting the Olympics as identified in your analysis.
• These recommendations should be presented as bullet-points and be supported by research