Tourism Impact Assessment Research Project Guide
Weight: 45% mark out of 45 marks
DESCRIPTION
The assignment requires students to conduct a research project in a group of 3 or 4 students
on the perceived impacts of tourism using the techniques discussed in lectures and
workshops.
You will play the role as a group of consultants who have been commissioned to work on a
project to assess the perceived impact of tourism. You can investigate the impact of an event
(e.g., Commonwealth Games, Schoolies), a new development (e.g., Queens Wharf Project),
a type of transportation (e.g., air travel, cruise travel), a form of travel (e.g., volunteer tourism)
or other issues pertinent to the industry (e.g. overtourism, climate change, sustainable tourism,
wildlife tourism etc.).
The project involves a review of industry reports, news articles and academic literature to
identify the potential impacts of tourism, followed by selecting appropriate methods to
investigate the impact. Your team will collect empirical data (interview or survey questionnaire)
in Week 8, analyse the data and report the results. Based on the project outcomes,
recommendations will be provided to manage the impact and promote sustainable tourism
development.
This assessment is evaluated based on FOUR components:
1. Group research proposal (5%) Due in Week 6, 3 Sep Friday, 16:00
2. Group written report (30%) Due in Week 12, 15 Oct Friday, 16:00
3. Peer evaluation survey (5%) Due in Week 13, 18 Oct Monday, 16:00
4. Individual reflection on group communication (5%) Due in Week 14, 25 Oct Monday,
16:00
GROUP RESEARCH PROPOSAL
You are required to complete a brief research proposal in Week 6. The proposal provides an
opportunity for your team to receive early and formative feedback on your project and research
instruments (questionnaire/interview guide). The proposal is also a requirement by Griffith
University Research Ethics Office to ensure that your project falls within the scope of the
course ethical clearance. The proposal is graded and compulsory.
Proposal
