Two procedures to improve instructional text: Effects on memory and learning

Journal of Educational Psychology

Volumn 92, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 107-116

  Vidal Abarca, Eduardo ^a   Martinez, Gabriel ^a   Gilabert, Ramiro ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA   (Spain)

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EID: 0034144895     PISSN: 00220663     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/0022-0663.92.1.107     Document Type: Article

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