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Tour Commentary: Content Script Activities

This document provides guidance for tour guides on developing effective commentary and activities. It stresses the importance of thorough research from various sources to improve knowledge of topics. It also recommends seeking input from subject matter experts and cultural advisors. Finally, it offers tips for writing scripts, testing activities, and managing risk to ensure tourist safety. Key steps include preparing a logical structure, practicing delivery, and revising based on feedback. The overall goal is to provide engaging and accurate information to tourists.

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332 views9 pages

Tour Commentary: Content Script Activities

This document provides guidance for tour guides on developing effective commentary and activities. It stresses the importance of thorough research from various sources to improve knowledge of topics. It also recommends seeking input from subject matter experts and cultural advisors. Finally, it offers tips for writing scripts, testing activities, and managing risk to ensure tourist safety. Key steps include preparing a logical structure, practicing delivery, and revising based on feedback. The overall goal is to provide engaging and accurate information to tourists.

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TOUR

COMMENTARY
CONTENT
SCRIPT
ACTIVITIES
RESEARCH
A common mistake made by many Tour Guides is that they think already know the
information that needs to be provided as part of a tour talk.

REMEMBER TO GIVE
Information , More Detail , Updated

NEED FOR RESEARCH


Research- the topics you need to know about;
-use a mix research sources to improve
-take notes
-facts and details
-details of the sources
Who Can Help ?
Subject Matter Experts Cultural Advisers
~experts on content for e.g. ~language and culture
history,geography,nature,arc ~religion
hitecture,farming,manufactu ~education
ring,etc. ~medicine
~skills: give demonstrations ~care for others
of a variety of skills and ~food and drink
techniques. ~homes
~customs
~costumes and dress
DEVELOP THE CONTENT FOR AN ACTIVITY
=Arrange the formation in logical order:
1. Introduction-to the act, site, topic
2. Body-the main content
3. Conclusion-summary
=Prepare enough information
(depth and breadth)
=Remember when you write content:
-gender,culture,race,age,personal characteristics(size,shape,nationality,etc.)

HOME COUNTRY
-where do your tourists come from
DEVELOP A SCRIPT
-script is a written words of a speech or talk.
5 Steps to prepare
•prepare a script
•practice the script
•make changes
•practice the changed topic
•present the activity

TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FOR WRITING SCRIPTS


Tour scripts cannot be written on the day
•True and up to date
•safety and security
HOW TO CHANGE THE TALK OR ACTIVITY:
Add materials:
More examples,extra details,extra information,extra references,better illustrations,more
anecdotes,other topics not initially covered

Delete or update content


Not relevant,not true,out of date,not appropriate,too long

Fix any technical aspects of the activity


Structures,the order of the information,timing
Good and useful ways to test your scripts are:
-speak aloud
-practice your actual tour
-practice your activity
-include props
-ask colleagues
IMPROVE YOUR ACTIVITY
∞all draft activities will need to be changed to make them better
∞make the changes needed
∞ask for feedback
∞make a umber of revisions
RISK MANAGEMENT
REMEMBER YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOUR TOURIST
DURING ANY INTERPRETATIVE ACTIVITY

DUTY TO CARE :

CREATE AND KEEP A TOURING ENVIRONMENT THAT DOES


NOT CAUSE RISK TO PEOPLE

DO SOMETHING TO AVOID CAUSING POSSIBLE HARM/RISK TO


PEOPLE
SELECTION OF COMMENTARY
!!!

GIBAGA , ALYSSA MAE


GUERRA , KHATE A.
Tourism 1A Galilei

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