FINISH IT BEFORE 27TH

Maximum of 1000-1200 words; word count to be stated on the front proforma cover

Cover page: module name, code, your name and student ID. An essay proforma will be available on WebCampus

Font 12 of Times New Roman with 1.5 spacing and one-inch margin

Printed on A4-size paper and stapled on the top left had corner of the front page

The editorial style of American Psychological Association (APA) for citation of references has to be followed. Information can be accessed via WebCampus subject modules as to APA referencing requirements.

Required to use at least six relevant journal articles in this assignment.

Only two internet references allowed. Please reference correctly

Individual Assignment

Title page “Las Vegas as a Gourmet City”.

Required

Table of contents

Required

Introduction

The introduction should grab the reader’s attention; set up the direction your argument, will take, and lead in to your essay. Your introduction should clearly identify the topic of your essay and include a brief outline of what the essay will cover Your introduction is a build-up of the topic, a stage of bringing your reader into the essay’s argument.

(NB: The title and first paragraph are of your essay are probably the most important elements. In the first paragraph you either gain the reader’s interest or you can lose it)

10%

Main body

The main body of the essay will give details of the overall topic:

The content of the essay should be presented in terms of the culture, cuisines and gastronomic concept discussed during the class

A critical evaluation of the topic you have chosen.

A critical evaluation of the dining within cultural, historical and trend considerations

Pay particular attention to the traditions, meanings influences and cultural symbolism.

Clearly show the development of cuisine and how Las Vegas multi culture has influenced this.

Individual paragraphs should be focused on a single idea that supports your essay argument.

Link your discussion throughout so that this flows and can easily be followed.

Support assertions with evidence, and expound your ideas in the clearest, most sensible way.

Make sure you have checked your written language by correcting the grammar, making sentences flow, incorporating rhythm, emphasis, and adjusting the formality where necessary

Most importantly proofread your essay until it reads just how you want it to sound.

Remember that misspellings and poorly worded phrases will detract from the overall essay

and effect your grade

You’ll need to read widely in order to gather creditable sources on your topic. As you integrate research into your topic, quote briefly from a wide variety of sources. This will indicate that you are familiar with the topic and have read around the topic showing you are knowledgeable, and gives the essay credibility.

45%

Conclusion

This summarizes or restates the main idea of the essay. You want to leave the reader with a sense that your essay is complete.

Restate the strongest points of your essay that support your main idea.

Conclude your essay by restating the main idea in different words.

Give your personal opinion or suggest a plan for action.

25%

Bibliography / Referencing

Updated and corrected references, in your text where necessary and full reference page

All borrowed ideas and quotations should be correctly cited in the body of your text.

This is then followed up with a reference list detailing all your sources.

Referencing must be written in the APA format.

(NB: No more than 3 internet references, plus a minimum of 6 references from the recommended text and/or referred journals)

20%

Total

100 %

Assignment Points

Below are some key areas but not limited to that will help with the structure of your assignment “Las Vegas as a Gourmet City.”

Please also check your Rubrics on pages 7 and 11 and of your subject syllabus. Page 7 will give clear guidelines and a percentage marking grid

“Las Vegas as a Gourmet City”

History of Las Vegas

• This will help to place your assignment and argument into context

The influence of food events and festivals

• These could reflect past and future changes in cuisines demands
• How many different countries are represented
• The possible impact of these personalities, groups

Celebrity personalities that have positioned Las Vegas as a gourmet city

What have been important factors that have contributed to changes in Las Vegas’s cuisines if any

• Cultural changes
• Immigration
• Migration
• Economy. Local, National, Global
• Population: Permanente and transient
• Number of tourists visiting
• Political, regional, national, international

Are there future plans

oState or Federal Government

oTransport links, public and private

Current trends, how and why you think these could or could not influence Las Vagas as a gourmet city

Future trends how and why you think these could or could not influence Las Vagas as a gourmet city

• Where do you see Las Vegas in the next 5-10 years as gourmet city
• How has Food and Culture changed the impression of Las Vegas from a tourist prospective
• You can locate many articles that will support your argument either way

Has Tourism been a driver in your argument that Las Vagas is or is not a gourmet city

Can food and culture change or has changed Las Vegas

Referencing

Updated and corrected references, in your text where necessary and full reference page

• All borrowed ideas and quotations should be correctly cited in the body of your text.
• This is then followed up with a reference list detailing all your sources.
• Referencing must be written in the APA format.

(NB: No more than 3 internet references, plus a minimum of 6 references from the recommended text and/or referred journals)

Remember to support your argument throughout. Use correct APA referencing as discussed in class.