The challenge of induction! Introducing engineering students to higher education: A task-oriented approach

Innovations in Education and Teaching International

Volumn 39, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 46-53

  Edward, Norrie ^a   Middleton, June ^a  

^a ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0036486949     PISSN: 14703297     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13558000110102922     Document Type: Article

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