Using Focused Web-Based Discussions to Enhance Student Engagement and Deep Understanding

Teaching Sociology

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 61-78

  Persell, Caroline Hodges ^a  

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EID: 1342288114     PISSN: 0092055X     EISSN: 1939862X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0092055X0403200107     Document Type: Review

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