Peer assessment in small groups: A comparison of methods

Journal of Management Education

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 183-209

  Baker, Diane F ^a  

^a MILLSAPS COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Appraisal; Feedback; Group; Peer assessment

Indexed keywords

EID: 46349101940     PISSN: 10525629     EISSN: 15526658     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1052562907310489     Document Type: Article

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