Assessing suitability of msw applicants through objective scoring of personal statements

Journal of Social Work Education

Volumn 38, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 67-82

  Maye, Linnea Glen ^a   Oakes, Margaret ^b  

^a WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA   (United States)

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EID: 0036003366     PISSN: 10437797     EISSN: 21635811     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10437797.2002.10779083     Document Type: Article

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