Enhancing the transition to university by facilitating social and study networks: Results of a one-day workshop

Innovations in Education and Teaching International

Volumn 37, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 293-303

  Peat, Mary ^a   Dalziel, James ^a   Grant, Anthony M ^a  

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EID: 0034310276     PISSN: 14703297     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/135580000750052900     Document Type: Article

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