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CIPD Level 77CO04AC 1.2

Structuring and Writing Your Literature Review

7CO04Business research in people practice

This video guides CIPD Level 7 students through structuring and writing a critical literature review for unit 7CO04 – Business research in people practice, specifically addressing assessment criteria AC 1.2. The session explores how to develop a comprehensive literature review that informs your research aim by evaluating and integrating a range of appropriate sources, including academic journal papers, book chapters, textbooks, government reports, and professional body research. You'll learn how to read and write critically, organising your evidence into a coherent structure that demonstrates scholarly synthesis. By watching, you'll gain the practical skills and confidence needed to produce a robust literature review that strengthens your research project and meets CIPD assessment requirements.

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Assessment Criteria 1.2

Develop a critical literature review which will inform and address your research aim.

Indicative Content

Use a range of appropriate sources, including academic journal papers and book chapters, textbooks, government and sector reports, research by professional bodies and other material; evaluate sources of evidence; structure a literature review, reading and writing critically.

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About 7CO04Business research in people practice

CIPD Level 7
7CO04
Learning Outcome 1

This unit contains the components to enable a systematic approach to define, design and undertake a business research project in people practice. It focuses on developing ability to produce an integrated report based on evidence and to include own recommendations and critical reflection.

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