ASSIGNMENT:INDIVIDUAL - INDUSTRY TREND ARTICLE

Assignment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to locate a credible article regarding current trends or changes in your industry of study. Articles can be found in newspapers, journals, industry magazines, etc.

For this assignment:

1. Create an article summary that summarizes the entire piece.

2. Consider all information when writing the summary

1. Overall sense

2. Who, What, Where, Why, How?

3. Main points

4. Supporting points

5. Overall summary

ASSIGNMENT: INDIVIDUAL - TREND PERSUASIVE PRESENTATION

The purpose of this assignment is to identify an up-and coming trend in the hospitality industry.

Students will collect credible sources regarding the trend and be able to find facts/evidence in support or in disagreement with the industry trend.

Students will then present orally regarding their research and recommendations.

Oral presentations will be given in 5 minutes via Power Point. The power point presentation will include facts and data from credible sources.

Students will also turn in a brief proposal summarizing their findings including proper APA citation.

For this assignment:

1. Select a trend in the hospitality industry based on an academic journal article.

2. Identify specific companies who areimplementing this trend.

3. Why was this trend developed?

4. What other articles or literature mention the trend?

a. Need at least 3 articles.

5. What are the pros of this trend?

6. What are the cons of this trend?

7. Who benefits from this trend?

8. Who could be harmed by this trend?

9. Would you recommend implementing this trend in San Francisco? Why or Why not? Where?

Oral Presentation should have

1. A clear and concise introduction

2. A clear and concise conclusion.

3. A reference slide including citations in APA