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Academic Year:25/26

Term Assessment Applies to:Term 2

Main or Resit:Main

Assessment weighting:50%

Group/Individual:Individual

Word Count/Duration:1000 words

Module Learning Outcomes:Learning Outcome 1,2,3,7

Arrangements For the Return of Work and Feedback

Submission Date:March 20, 2026

Feedback Date:April 10, 2026

Submission Time (if applicable)

If you have any technical issues submitting your work, please ,contact the Module Leader as soon as possible. 3pm

Submission Method:Turnitin

Assignment Specific Resources

Software:There is no limitation on the use of software for the poster presentation, for example, students can have easy access to a range of softwares including photoshop, canva and etc.

Equipment:The assignment can be completed by either PC or tablet, including both the computers within library and students’ personal equipment,UNDERGRADUATE

Guidance on AI Usage

☐ Level 1- Not Permitted

The use of AI tools is not permitted in any part of this assessment.

☒ Level 2 – Some use Permitted

Some use of AI tools is permitted in the research/early stages of this assignment, but you must ensure that the work you submit is your own. If you use AI tools, you should acknowledge or reference this in your work. Use the Text reference builder to learn how to reference AI generated ideas. The sorts of questions to consider when using AI are:

 Is it accurate?

 Are the references genuine?

 Has it reproduced bias?

☐ Level 3 – Integrated

The use of AI tools is integrated in this assessment. Further guidance is included in this assessment brief.

Ensure any AI generated material is clearly identified and referenced both within the assignment and in the reference list, using:

Text reference builder

Image reference builder

General Study Guidance

 Cite all information used in your work which is clearly from a source. Try to ensure that all sources in your reference list are seen as citations in your work, and all names cited in the work appear in your reference list.

 Reference and cite your work in accordance with the APA 7th system – the University’s chosen referencing style. For specific advice, you can talk to your subject librarians or go to the library help desk, or you can access library guidance via the following link: APA 7th Referencing Guide

 Reference and cite your work in accordance with the OSCOLA referencing system

– the referencing style of choice for most Law modules. For specific advice, youUNDERGRADUATE

ASSESSMENT BRIEF

can talk to your subject librarians or go to the library help desk, or you can access library guidance via the following link Citing the Law: Referencing Using

OSCOLA

 The University has regulations relating to Academic misconduct, including plagiarism. The Academic Skills Team can advise and help you with how to avoid ‘poor scholarship’ and potential academic misconduct.

 If you have any concerns about your writing, referencing, research or presentation skills, you are welcome to consult the Academic Skills Team, you can book tutorial appointments with them via the website How to book a tutorial appointment

 Further study resources including the Academic Skills Team overview can be found here: Study resources

 Do not exceed the word limit/time/other limit.

Extenuating Circumstances

If you wish to make an EC claim against this module, you can access details on the

procedure for claiming ECs, on the Registry website; Consideration of Personal

Circumstances - University of Huddersfield

Extensions/Late Submission

If you wish to submit an extension on this module, you can access details on the procedure

for submitting extensions on the website: Extensions for Taught Students - University of

Huddersfield

Support and Guidance

General help, support and guidance information for your course and time at University can be found here or you can speak to your module leader or Personal Academic Tutor for

School based support.

Regulations

The regulations governing assessments can be found here

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Assessment Task

Research Focus: Sustainability as a Driver for Competitiveness in global trade fair industry

You are required to produce a 1000-word report that critically analyses the trade fairs in different nations through the specific lens of sustainability. Your report should investigate how environmental policies are driving changes in event characteristics and stakeholder relationships.

Furthermore, you must evaluate the tangible environmental and societal impacts of these changes and identify the key implementation challenges that organisers face in their pursuit of a greener, more competitive business model.

It is suggested that you need:

- To demonstrate the understanding of relevant MICE knowledge or principles

- To ensure the application of diverse trade fair events from different destinations

- To include the evidence reflecting the recent trend in MICE sustainability for a better fulfillment of analysis

- To evaluate the existing green actions and recommend other solutions for an improvement in sustainability approach

Task Specific Guidance

You are advised to:

• Adhere to the word limit as set out in the assessment task as this is not subject to variation. The limit excludes the executive summary, table of contents, reference list, and appendices.

• Adopt a formal writing style and should be written in the third person. This means that you should not use the term “I” or “we” in your report.

• Number and reference all tables, charts, graphs (Tables and Charts are not included in the word count).

• Use 1.5 line spacing, type in Times New Roman or Arial (12 point font).

• Avoid description of the content of material referred to – critical evaluation is required where specified.

• Read widely from textbooks, journals and authoritative commentaries in forming your views.

• Refer back to your tutorial work and notes where you have covered key issues and developed critical argument that is relevant to the requirement of this assessment.

• Pay close attention to the Assessment Criteria at the end of this document – this lists general assessment criteria and specific criteria to the requirements of this assignment. These criteria will be used to inform your electronic feedback on your marked assignment.

• Use the University Referencing guide which is APA 7th. Note that poorly referenced material will lose you marks (make sure you consult the Learning

Development Group Tutors on level 1 of the Business School for any additional help needed).

•You can access APA 7th via Brightspace by clicking on the Library button to access the easy to use online guide.

• Do not exceed the word limit. A 5% mark penalty applies for work exceeding the word limit.

A detailed marking scheme is in Appendix 1.