Comparing traditional journal writing with journal writing shared over E-mail list serves as tools for facilitating reflective thinking: A study of preservice teachers

Journal of Literacy Research

Volumn 39, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 357-387

  Kaplan, Diane S ^a   Rupley, William H ^a   Sparks, Joanne ^a   Holcomb, Angelia ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 41449091715     PISSN: 1086296X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10862960701613136     Document Type: Article

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