Generic cognitive abilities in higher education: An international analysis of skills sought by stakeholders

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Volumn 33, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 335-350

  Billing, David ^a  

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EID: 33644544465     PISSN: 03057925     EISSN: 14693623     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03057920302596     Document Type: Article

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