Writing an ecological mystery in class: Merging genres and learning science

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 30, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 143-166

  Ritchie, Stephen ^a   Rigano, Donna ^b   Duane, Ann ^c  

^a QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Australia)

^b JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^c Saint Josephs School on The Strand   (Australia)

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EID: 36549067823     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690601161783     Document Type: Article

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