Learning in school science: The promises and practices of writing

Studies in Science Education

Volumn 30, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 19-56

  Rowell, Patricia M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA   (Canada)

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EID: 85012511119     PISSN: 03057267     EISSN: 19408412     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03057269708560102     Document Type: Note

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