Guidance: Choose a destination known for its eco-tourism practices. Investigate its strategies, impacts, and challenges. Use online resources for data, and if possible, interviews or testimonials. Present your findings in a detailed report.
NOTE: The rubric below is indicative. The grading will be holistic and will not mechanically follow the points mentioned, if any.
Category Criteria
Destination Selection & Focus
Relevance & Uniqueness
Chosen destination is demonstrably recognized for its eco-tourism practices, offering a unique perspective on sustainable tourism initiatives.
Destination is relevant, but may be more common or lack a clear distinguishing focus within eco-tourism.
Destination choice is obscure or irrelevant to the topic of eco-tourism.
Research Scope & Depth
Report demonstrates thorough research, covering a diverse range of eco-tourism strategies, impacts, and challenges faced by the destination.
Research is adequate, but may lack details or overlook certain aspects of the chosen destination’s practices.
Research is limited or inaccurate, hindering understanding of the destination’s eco-tourism initiatives.
Eco-Tourism Strategies & Analysis
Implementation & Effectiveness
Report clearly outlines the specific eco-tourism strategies employed by the destination and analyzes their effectiveness through data, case studies, or expert quotes.
Strategies are described, but analysis lacks depth or supporting evidence for their impact.
Strategies are unclear or inaccurately presented, limiting understanding of their potential benefits or drawbacks.
Environmental & Social Impact
Report examines both positive and negative environmental and social impacts of eco-tourism on the destination, providing evidence and diverse perspectives.
Impact analysis is present, but may be biased or lack balanced consideration of environmental and social aspects.
Impact analysis is missing or superficial, failing to capture the full picture of eco-tourism’s consequences.
Economic Viability & Sustainability
Report investigates the economic benefits and challenges of eco-tourism for the destination, exploring its long-term financial sustainability.
Economic aspects are acknowledged, but their connection to overall sustainability and future viability is underdeveloped.
Economic considerations are omitted or inadequately addressed, hindering a comprehensive understanding of the destination’s eco-tourism model.
Data & Evidence
Data Integration & Analysis
Report utilizes relevant data sources such as statistics, research reports, or local surveys, effectively integrating them into analysis and supporting arguments.
Data is used, but may be limited in scope, poorly analyzed, or lack clear connection to the discussed points.
Data is inaccurate, inconsistent, or absent, hindering the report’s credibility and persuasive power.
Interviews & Testimonials
Report incorporates insightful interviews or testimonials from stakeholders (local communities, tourists, experts) enriching the analysis and offering diverse perspectives.
Interviews are present but may lack focus or diversity, providing limited additional insights beyond data.
Interviews are missing or ineffective, relying solely on secondary sources for information.
Report Presentation & Quality
Organization & Clarity
Report is well-organized with logical flow, clear headings, and concise writing style.
Organization is adequate, but some sections might benefit from improved structure or clarity.
Report is confusing or poorly structured, making it difficult to follow the arguments and information flow.
Visuals & Data Presentation
Report incorporates relevant visuals (maps, graphs, images) that effectively enhance understanding and engagement with the data and findings.
Visuals are present but may be poorly chosen or lack clear connection to the presented information.
Visuals are absent or ineffective, hindering information comprehension and reader engagement.
Referencing & Citations
Report consistently uses accurate and relevant citations according to a defined style guide (e.g., APA, MLA).
Citations are present but may be inconsistent or inaccurate, requiring some corrections.
