This post is to help you begin to think about your individual assignments.
2. Why did you choose this place/industry? Why is it of importance to you?
3. What questions do you want answered by your study?
4. What three things will you do differently from other assignments you have done in the past? Why will you make these changes?
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1. The industry i have chosen to work on for my assignment is the tourism industry in Dubai located in the Middle East.
2. I have always been fascinated by the things I have heard, seen or read on the internet about Dubai's thriving tourism industry, and I want to learn more. Often times I have heard that Dubai was a very poor country but due to its thriving tourism industry it has developed into a luxury tourist destination. Additionally, it was interesting to know that three artificial island's have been constructed out on the coast of Dubai. As a geography student I do have some concerns about the environmental impacts of the construction of these islands and would intend to learn more about it.
3. I would like to answer the following questions in my study based on the tourism industry of Dubai:
What factors led to the development of the tourism industry as opposed to another industry in Dubai?
What were/are the environmental impacts involved in the expansion of the tourism industry in Dubai?
What natural hazards may affect Dubai and its tourism industry?
What is the GDP of Dubai?
How has the tourism industry aid in the overall development of Dubai?
4. (i) Time management have always been a major issue when it comes to completing my assignments. I will definitely want to start my assignment as soon as possible because often times I would mismanage my time which will result in rushed and a poorly done assignment. By starting my assignment early I will have ample time before the deadline to review and edit the paper. Additionally, once i have completed my individual research paper in a timely manner I will be able to assist my group members with our final presentation aspect of the assignment. In doing so i will not jeopardize our opportunity of obtaining the highest possible marks.
(ii) I will try to retrieve information about Dubai's tourism industry from both primary and secondary sources. A variety of sources will allow me to analyze the information about Dubai's tourism industry from different perspectives.
(iii) If ever i run into problems while doing the assignment, i will not hesitate to ask my lecturer questions about the parts of the assignment that i do not understand. In the past, i did not have a clear understanding about the an aspect of the assignment and I did not ask my lecturer for clarity. As a result, I did not attain high marks. It is important to have a clear understanding of the requirements in order to produce an assignment of high standards to obtain the highest possible marks. Therefore, if the need arises, I will ask about the parts of the assignment that I am unsure about.
Also, I hope to visit Dubai one day.
DeleteGreat answers. Well thought out and explained. Remember to keep using your rubric to guide your posts. The Middle East is not a country it is a region. In what country is Dubai located?
DeleteI hope you do get to visit Dubai one day. It is a beautiful city, a living example of "if you build it, they will come."
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DeleteThanks for your feedback miss. Dubai is a city located in the United Arab Emirates.
DeleteIf anyone in class knows how to take the screenshot please let me know because I tried to print screen a picture of Dubai but I am unable to paste it in the comment and I am not seeing an option to upload or post the photo on the blog itself.
Unless I post it in my atmospheric blog. Will that be okay miss?
Deletehttp://www.berezinsky.by/en/- link to the topic of my choice.
ReplyDelete1. I have chosen the Tourism industry of Belarus in Europe, preferably the Berezinksy Reserve.
2. This was of major interest to me as it dealt with something different.
3. What does this industry offer to the country of Belarus?
How can help affect the wildlife and other important areas of the country?
What major factors influence this industry?
Is it useful to any part of Europe?
What role does eco-tourism focus on as associated with this industry?
How can both the GDP and GDI benefit from this industry, if it is a indicator for
tourism ?
If any disasters were to occurs what would happen to this reserve?
4.
> Time Management
>Proper Research
>In-depth Thinking.
One of the purposes of this blog is to improve your critical reflection and writing skills. The rubric provides guidelines on how this should be done.
DeleteYou have to add a lot more to this post to bring it up to a good standard. For example, Why do you want to "deal with something different?" Why did you do in the past with respect to three areas identified? What will you do differently?
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Delete1(a) Machu Picchu: Peru
ReplyDelete1(b) Industry :Tourism Location : Andes Mountain Peru
2. I choose the tourism industry because I’ve always had a love for learning about other countries and a dream to travel the world and visit interesting places. I chose to research Macchu Picchu because it is a very popular tourist site and I am interested in learning more about the development of the site into such a major tourist attraction despite the many challenges one has to endure to reach the site as it is located at a very high altitude.
3. Questions I would like to answer from my study are:
What are the factors which influenced the development of the site as a tourist destination?
How has the tourist attraction grown over the years and how well does the development match to what tourism theories have put forward?
What are some of the challenges the site/tourism sector faced over the years?
Are there any programs in place which allows for sustainable growth of the tourism sector as it relates to Macchu Picchu and tourism in general in Peru?
What are the linkages between tourism in Macchu Picchu with other sectors of Peru’s economy?
How much does tourism at Macchu Picchu contribute to the economy of Peru?
4. Three things I would do differently with this assignment from those of the past and why
1 I would not procrastinate in getting the assignment started. Every assignment in the past that I’ve delayed getting done always resulted in sleepless nights and a lot of stress to get the assignment done on time. By procrastinating I am not able to do my best and most times I am not happy with the quality of work which is submitted.
2. I would collaborate a bit more with both my teacher and peers throughout the assignment to ensure I am approaching the assignment correctly. I would also collaborate with my peers regularly, as findings from my report will be required to complete the group assignment thus I must be on the same page with my peers. I’ve realized how important collaboration is from past assignments as I may have a different interpretation of what is required for the assignment.
3. I would frequently consult with my rubric during the execution of the assignment as it is quite easy to miss a requirement or get carried away explaining exciting aspects of the research which may not carry any weight based on the rubric (as I would have experienced with past assignments). I would also practice ‘6 hat thinking’ to ensure I get a holistic understanding of the research and to ensure the content of my report reflects critical thinking.
A link to access the picture of Macchu Picchu which could not be posted above
Deletehttps://www.andbeyond.com/tours/a-peru-family-adventure/
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Deletehttp://sramsook.blogspot.com/2017/09/economic-geography.html
ReplyDeleteI too tried to post a picture of the beautiful Seychelles,which is located just off the coasts of Africa. I plan to do research on the viability of the tourism industry of Africa.
I have chosen this industry because i am always interested in new places. Its a SIDS, a small Island Developing State.
In my research i would be focusing on 1. The factors that influences the tourism industries of Africa.2. How viable is the tourism industry in Africa.3. How has tourism in Seychelles contributed to the economy of Africa.
This time i plan to manage my time properly with regards to assignments, by sticking to my internal deadlines, do in-depth research and consult a wider range of resources. I also plan to consult with my peers and or lecturer if i'm experiencing any problems or even by getting feed back about my assignments.
Doing my assignments early would give me enough time for emergencies, unseen circumstances and mishaps, also would reflect on the standard/quality of the research i put forward.
Thanks for your responses. They are a bit brief. Remember that the purpose of the post is to show your critical reflection skills. Please add some more detail.
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I saw your photo in your blog.
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ReplyDeleteName of industry: Tourism
ReplyDeleteLink to phot0: http://www.zenithholidays.com/Package.aspx?Zenith=INT011
2. Why did you choose this place/industry? Why is it of importance to you?
USA is one of the largest and most diverse countries in the world. It is a popular travel destination for tourists. Tourism in the US is a large industry hence the reason I chose USA. It is important to me because Tourism is as a focal area of geography. In doing this study I believe I will gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the tourism industry and how important tourism is in the development of economies. Furthermore, I would be able to impart this knowledge to my students.
3. What questions do you want answered by your study?
What are the factors hindering or helping the development of the tourism in the US?
What are the contributions of the tourism industry to the economy of the US?
What are the challenges the tourism industry face?
What are the policies involved in the development of this sector
4. What three things will you do differently from other assignments you have done in the past? Why will you make these changes?
I will not procrastinate as i have done so with other assignments in the past.
Planning a step by step guide to guide research and actually doing it. In the past i have failed to implement the plans I laid out for doing the assignment.
Format my paper in a professional way such as aligning the text, using consistent font and headings. In the past some of the assignments i did, the Content of paper was not formatted properly due to procrastinating and as a result not enough time to work on it properly.
I want to make these changes as it allows me to professionally present my work and comfortably research without the pressure. Making these changes would also allow me to cover everything in depth that I set out to do with this assignment.
Good post, but at this stage, you should be producing even more critical reflection. Use the rubric as a guideline.
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Name of industry- Manufactory
ReplyDeletePace of Study- Japan
Main focus- import and export of manufacturing products of Japan
Main Sites
http://www.economist.com/node/2571689
http://www.worldstopexports.com/japans-top-10-exports/
http://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/manufacturing-innovation-lessons-from-the-japanese-auto-industry/
Main questions to focus on.
What are the main exports of Japan?
What types of food does Japan import?
What does Japan export to the United States?
Who does Japan trade with?
What are the major imports of Japan?
where do they get their raw materials from?
How have their economy grown over time?
What are some of the challenges Japan are faced with?
Why did you choose this place/industry? Why is it of importance to you?
Japan is known all over the world for their auto mechanics. They are the leading distributors for Toyota Motor (cars, trucks)
Japan Tobacco (tobacco)
Denso (automotive parts)
Canon (business products, supplies)
Takeda Pharmaceutical (pharmaceuticals)
Hitachi (electronics)
Fanuc (industrial products)
Panasonic (electronics).
This indicated to me that heavy manufacturing is taking place there which will provide me enough data to complete this assignment.
what would I do differently in this assignment?
Completing numerous assignments in the past, I tend to bypass the planning process. This assignment I tend to ensure that I have a good foundation in excelling in this assignment and course. I would love to do so without time being against me, that's the main reason I gave it a early start for trial and error in order to perfect it.
Thanks for your post, Kavita. Why would you do these things differently?
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ReplyDeleteTourism in Egypt
2) I selected tourism because it will allow further research into my fascination with Egypt. Personally, I don’t think it’s possible to be uninterested in Egypt, it’s a land of continuous discovery, so much that even Archaeologists are surprised.
3) The main questions I would want to answer are: What are the positive and negative factors affecting the tourism industry of Egypt? How is the GDP of Egypt affected by the Tourism industry? What precautionary measures are taken to ensure the survival of the industry?
4) Three things I will do differently in this assignment are: 1) Attempt to start my individual research at a time which would allow in-depth research. 2) Construct a plan of the subtopics. 3) Look at YouTube video as a foundation for my research.
1. https://www.google.tt/search?q=india+iron+and+steel+industry&dcr=0&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiwwNT3_-vWAhXM7CYKHWVkDOoQ_AUICigB&biw=1366&bih=637#imgrc=zSA9xMeFA9o1uM: - Iron and Steel Industry in India.
ReplyDelete2.I selected manufacturing because i wanted to look at the contribution that India made other than the usual cultural and religious aspect and also because i thought since everyone was doing Tourism something different would be nice to look at.
3.The main questions i would want to answer are: How does the manufacturing steel industry contribute to the economy of India?How can this growing industry aid in the development of India?Advantages and Disadvantages of a large scale manufacturing industry.
4.Three things i may do differently in this assignment are :
A. To definitely begin my research and my assignment at lot earlier to prevent the feeling of pressure and to conduct better research
B. Better strategic planning with regards to time management and essay plan layout next time
C.Present a role play of an actual day to day activities at a Manufacturing industry to stress on the importance of manufacturing in a country.
I would make these changes to better present my work in a more professional manner and mainly because i would like my audience to understand and be able to remember my work and to do ensure that planning and delivery is of utmost importance.
Kristy, it is good to see you (and your colleagues) make an effort to stand apart from the crowd. Thanks for explaining what you would do differently.
Delete1.Post a photograph based on the industry (tourism or manufacturing) and location you have chosen for your case study.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.saicmotor.com/english/images/latest_news/roewe/2016/11/6/0791497320E04E82AEE4C7ED42DD1C75.jpg
Name of the industry- Automobile industry in SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (informally SAIC, formerly Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation)
Location-Shanghai, China
2. Why did you choose this place/industry?
I chose this industry because SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) is the largest auto company in China. SAIC Motor strives to grasp the trend of industrial development and speeds up the innovation-driven industrial transformation, and it is growing into a full-range vehicle products and services provider from a traditional manufacturing enterprises.
Why is it of importance to you?
It is important to me because without the manufacturing industry we wont be able to trade the goods and services with other countries throughout the world. Apart from trade, the manufacturing industry aids in promoting development in the country. Also providing employment for many people. The manufacturing industry is very important since it allows me to look at the industries that assist in economy growth and development.
3.What questions do you want answered by your study?
Some questions that I will focus on in this study are;
What is the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation?
How has this industry grown over the last five years?
What has this industry done for China?
Are there any challenges being faced by this industry?
What are the solutions to outcome the problems?
4.What three things will you do differently from other assignments you have done in the past?
Three things that I will do differently are:
I.Focus enough time for research and planning,
II.Don’t limit myself with the information
III.Don’t procrastination!!!!
Why will you make these changes?
I will make these changes because I want to better myself and plan this research fully. I always rush down assignments so I will manage my time more effectively and wisely to ensure I do my best.
Thanks for your posts and explanation, Keisha.
Delete1. Post a photograph based on the industry (tourism or manufacturing) and location you have chosen for your case study. Name the industry and location.
ReplyDeleteThe industry I have chosen to work on for my assignment is the Tourism Industry in Greece, that is located with the continent of Europe. Specifically that of its Architecture/ Museums.
General Info On Greece Tourism..http://www.helleniccomserve.com/greektourism.html
Museum: http://news.gtp.gr/2015/02/20/100-years-of-greek-tourism-architecture-on-display-at-the-acropolis-museum/
Architecture: https://www.flipkey.com/blog/2012/04/25/top-7-ancient-historical-sights-to-see-in-greece/
2. Why did you choose this place/industry? Why is it of importance to you?
I chose the Tourism industry, within Greece, because it's somewhere that I destine to visit sometime, in my lifetime. I am also fascinated by its Architecture and Museums. Greece architecture has developed from it historical past, however this has contributed significantly towards their tourism industries. Although Greece is famously known for its mind blowing beaches and landscape, their architecture has also left an legacy for the country.
3. What questions do you want answered by your study?
How has the Tourism Industry contribution/ impacted the economy of Greece?
What are the Push and Pull factors of the tourism in the Greece?
What challenges does the Tourism Industry experience/ encounters?
What are the Political, Social and Economical factors of the Tourism Industry in Greece?
4. What three things will you do differently from other assignments you have done in the past? Why will you make these changes?
1. Definite create a Scheme, to plan out and conduct a thorough research paper
2. Seek to various sources: Libraries, Restricted Articles(possibly purchasing),Videos, tuning on to other external site and TV channels: National Geographic, History etc.
3. Working alongside with my rubric! Also have constant relation with Teacher and peers to ensure, we'r all on the correct tract and working cooperatively.
Thanks for your concise post Merissa.
Deletei would be focusing on the tourism industry in Bolivia, South America.
ReplyDeletei would be looking at two places in particular which are : Salar de Uyuni and Lake Titicaca in Bolivia.
https://www.google.tt/search?q=Salar+de+Uyuni&rlz=1C1AVNG_enTT649TT649&oq=sala&aqs=chrome.4.69i57j69i60j69i65j69i59l2j0.6888j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://www.google.tt/search?rlz=1C1AVNG_enTT649TT649&ei=PY7-WdO_CcqkjwSBwqsI&q=lake+titicaca&oq=lake+titi&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i67k1l2j0j0i46k1j46l2j0i67k1j0l5.25090.115841.0.117216.23.15.0.0.0.0.194.1395.0j8.9.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..14.9.1607.6..35i39k1j0i131k1.214.sST4D0lWh0Q
i have chosen these two places because i have never been to Bolivia and these two really stood out to me while researching the country and i am interested and eager to learn more on the lake and the salt area.
Also i wanted to know why area these places tourist attractions and why would persona travel the world to come here for a vacation and spend quality time here and find it fun and exciting. Curious.
Other questions for this research would be:
what factors contribute to the tourism industry in Bolivia?
How many Tourist visited both sites within the past 5 years?
Are the people of Bolivia gaining any benefits through tourism in the country?
If not what are they doing about that situation?
To get this research done i will be looking for information based on books magazines the internet and school and public libraries. Also i would be asking persons who know travel a lot about these places and get feedback from them or if they know persons who have been there to give me an incite of how their personal experience was at Bolivia and my named places that i would be paying more attention to.
Thanks for posting
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