Analysis of a student-generated inquiry discussion

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 22, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 115-142

  Van Zee, Emily H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

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EID: 0038585874     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/095006900289912     Document Type: Article

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