Using digital and paper diaries for learning and assessment purposes in higher education: A comparative study of feasibility and reliability

Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education

Volumn 32, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 631-643

  Gleaves, Alan ^a   Walker, Caroline ^a   Grey, John ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 54949100964     PISSN: 02602938     EISSN: 1469297X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02602930601117035     Document Type: Article

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