Scan rate: A new metric for the analysis of reading behaviors in asynchronous computer conferencing environments

International Journal of Phytoremediation

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 215-231

  Hewitt, Jim ^a   Brett, Clare ^a   Peters, Vanessa ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

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EID: 77249155783     PISSN: 15226514     EISSN: 15497879     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08923640701595373     Document Type: Article

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