Qualifi Level 7 Diploma Unit CPD702 Developing Research and CPD Assignment Brief

Qualifi Level 7 Diploma In CPD For Leadership

Unit CPD702 Assignment Brief

Unit Aim

This unit requires the learner to identify at an issue through the lens of ‘research’ constructing a short research project. This should be designed as a technical exercise to explore a specific area for the learner’s future and the CPD related to this in the field of leadership. This unit develops the learner’s understanding of clinical reviews and methodology for research.

Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria

Delivery And Assessment Guidance

This unit offers a range of different teaching and learning methods, resulting in a blended format, and includes the following:

1. Workshops, seminars and tutorials; if a small geographically placed group is available or 1-1 support for structured dissertation supervision.
2. Group discussion and debate on discussion boards.
3. Audio-visual teaching, e-learning and online discussion.
4. Analysis of documents, printed texts, artefacts, film, oral testimony, buildings and landscape.
5. All content will be supported by a virtual learning environment (VLE).

The assessment methods should ensure learners are able to:

1. Write essays, research reviews, reports and case studies to the required level.
2. Develop research-portfolios, reflecting on process.
3. Make formal proposals for case studies & reflective writing.
4. Develop oral presentations with supportive visual aids.

Core Reading

Bell J (2009) Doing your Research Project 9^th edition

Bowden, J. (2011) Writing a report: how to prepare, write and present effective reports. 9^th edition. Oxford: How to Books.

Costley, C., Elliott, G. and Gibbs, P. (2010) Doing Work Based Research – Approaches to Enquiry for InsiderResearchers. Cornwall: Sage.

Cottrell, S (2014) Dissertations and project reports: a step by step guide. Basingstoke: Hampshire