Enhanced Learning and Retention through “Writing to Learn” in the Psychology Classroom

Teaching of Psychology

Volumn 37, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 46-49

  Stewart, Tracie L ^a   Myers, Ashley C ^a   Culley, Marci R ^a  

^a GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 74349104172     PISSN: 00986283     EISSN: 15322802     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00986280903425813     Document Type: Article

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